Arlington Community Education

Take a break from your daily routine and set aside time for yourself. Meditation enhances focus, reduces stress, heightens self-awareness, and fosters creativity. Each session will introduce different ways to enter a meditative state, offering pathways to unlock your imagination through mindfulness and guided imagery. Meditation can quiet your mind and enrich your life in both expected and unexpected ways. Designed for both beginners and those with an existing practice. Please bring a journal or something to write on.

This course is perfect for those just beginning or coming back to yoga, but experienced yogis will also enjoy the attention given to proper alignment and will benefit from the poses. People of every age, fitness level, physical challenge, or shape will find their mind, body, and spirit invigorated in this welcoming class. In addition to standing poses and mat exercises, each class includes modified yoga poses using a chair. The instructor individualizes postures to suit all students. Please note: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, a strap or belt, and 2 yoga blocks.

The ultimate in no-impact aerobics, tai chi naturally relaxes the body, promoting calm and peace of mind while improving posture, balance, and flexibility. The practice increases blood flow throughout the entire body, keeps joints flexible, and restores elasticity to muscles. It is a form of exercise that actually becomes better for you as you age. Get an introduction to a series of short forms that embody the basic principles of tai chi. Tai chi rowing and walking will be introduced, as well as a set of general exercises for health, energy, and balance.  IMPORTANT: Enrollment for this class must be previously approved by the instructor. Please email Community Ed. with any questions. Advanced: Each class focuses on the Hwa Yu short form as well as the 12 Animals of Liuhopafa form. This class is not for beginners.