Arlington Community Education

Explore ways to begin a visual journaling practice, a way to creatively express yourself through art rather than words. Together we will relax, release, and spontaneously create images with curiosity from guided prompts provided by the instructor. The images are personal and creative, offering us a way to release tension, gain insights, and make changes in our lives. These images can help us document our inner journey and give voice to our hidden dialogue. No artistic skill is necessary to enjoy this course. Please note: Bring paper, pencil and/or acrylic paints, watercolors, crayons, colored pencils, or any art materials you have at home.

Come release tensions from your day, stretch your body, and strengthen your core. You will be guided through a series of yoga poses, breathing practices, and soothing affirmations to relax the body, quiet the mind, and nurture your heart. Postures are taught in a way that accommodates each person’s individual needs. Please note: Have a yoga mat, block/pillow, and belt on hand for class.

Learn how to ease tension, increase circulation, and relieve pain with simple massage techniques you can do on yourself. We’ll use our own hands, fingers, elbows and other household items like tennis balls to treat ourselves to effective messages. Discover how to activate energy meridians, stimulate the lymphatic system, and use acupressure points to reduce pain, decrease stress, and bring greater harmony to your body. Through demonstration, practice time, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you’ll start to notice the benefits of this practice in no time.

The great thing about yoga is that it can be adapted to suit anyone’s needs. Chair yoga is especially beneficial for beginners, senior citizens, people with injuries, or those looking to learn how to apply yoga techniques at the office. As we practice chair yoga, our bodies relax and our minds quiet. During our time together, we will increase our self-awareness and revitalize our lives. Yoga has been proven to improve strength and flexibility as well as reduce stress and manage pain. The chair yoga postures taught in this class can be integrated throughout the day. Please note: Have a comfortable moveable chair and a belt or strap on hand for class.