Arlington Community Education

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. Note: This class is for all levels.

Tai chi is both a cultural experience and an excellent way to exercise and improve balance and coordination. These classes are taught by a 6th-generation tai chi master and native of China and will focus on accuracy, consistency, and fluency to further strengthen your body’s balance. All Levels: This class explores the first 16 of the 88 postures in the traditional Yang style tai chi long form. Learn steps, hand movements, balance, and form. The instructor provides individual attention and a strong sense of the history and context in Chinese culture for these movements. Continuing: We will expand on the principles and postures introduced in the All Levels class, focusing on the next 32 postures. Refine your form and fluidity and increase your strength and flexibility as you continue your tai chi journey.

Awaken your week with a joyful blend of grounding breath, gentle stretches, and expressive movement designed to energize your body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in yoga and inspired by contemporary dance and martial movement, this accessible, full-body practice invites you to embody your strength, connect with your breath, and release tension. Each session ends with a short savasana to integrate the practice and reset. All levels are welcome in this inclusive, supportive space.

Have you told yourself that you can’t do yoga because of a hip replacement, knee pain, frozen shoulder, lower back pain, or something else? Join this gentle yoga class that focuses on somatic techniques and uses props to expand your capacity for movement, improve posture, and recalibrate muscles and internal organs. Explore sensations and get more comfortable in your own body using blankets, therapeutic balls, blocks, chairs, belts, and other tools. For each class, students must bring: Yoga mat, and blanket that is able to cover the yoga mat (yoga blanket or any old blanket from home) Yoga strap (8 or 10 feet highly recommended ) Two (2) yoga blocks Two (2) tennis balls or therapy balls Towel that can be used as pillow, or a small pillow if available

Build strength, improve posture, and increase flexibility through a dynamic blend of yoga poses and Pilates drills. Focus on your core, legs, glutes, and arms with a mix of body-only movements and targeted sequences using optional props such as bands, balls, and ankle weights to deepen the challenge. Consistent repetition fires your core and develops strength and mobility. Props are recommended but not required. No experience needed. Essential Materials: Yoga mat, water bottle, towel Recommended Materials: Pilates ball, ankle weights, resistance band

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience self-acceptance, relaxation, and true rest. This yoga series will explore mindfulness breathing, prop-supported postures, and gentle variations designed to be more accessible for people of all body types and mobility levels. Whether you’re new to yoga or seeking a more inclusive practice, all shapes, sizes, and abilities are welcome. Please bring two blocks, a bolster, and two blankets.

Improve your balance and prevent falls with yoga poses designed to help you better navigate your daily life. We’ll combine breathing and meditation with strengthening and stretching exercises for the entire body, resulting in an overall feeling of wellness and relaxation. This class is appropriate for everybody, whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi(ni). Chairs will be used to help us balance. All levels are welcome. Note: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and a yoga strap.

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: No class Friday 10/10