Course Catalog

Yoga

Regular practice of yoga, tai chi, or qigong can help transform your body and mind. These disciplines have been shown to improve many health conditions, ranging from back problems and arthritis to depression and anxiety. No matter your level of experience, ACE offers classes that can help you take advantage of these benefits, some in the setting of our beautiful studio. Our expert instructors have worked with students of all skill and experience levels.

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

Therapeutic Gentle Yoga
Item: HYS1002	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
W 4/29/2026 - 6/3/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $85.00

Therapeutic Gentle Yoga
Item: HYS1003	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
W 6/10/2026 - 7/22/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $85.00

Preventing Cognitive Decline with Yoga & Mind-Body Practices
Item: HMD1000	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-114
F 5/1/2026 - 5/29/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $75.00

Preventing Cognitive Decline with Yoga & Mind-Body Practices
Item: HMD1002	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-116
Tu 6/9/2026 - 7/21/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $85.00 NO CLASS JULY 7.

Preventing Cognitive Decline with Yoga & Mind-Body Practices
Item: HMD1003	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-114
F 8/21/2026 - 9/18/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $75.00

Yogasana (not for beginners)
Item: HY2000	Instructor: Monica Sandstede
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
M 4/27/2026 - 6/8/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $85.00 NO CLASS MAY 25.
PROPS are essential to attend: 3 Mexican Blankets 1 cotton strap six’ long 1 sticky mat 2 hard hard foam bricks (4x6) AND A WILLINGNESS TO CHALLENGE YOUR MIND with ASANAS (poses)

Yogasana (not for beginners)
Item: HY2001	Instructor: Monica Sandstede
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
M 6/15/2026 - 7/27/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $85.00 NO CLASS JULY 6.
PROPS are essential to attend: 3 Mexican Blankets 1 cotton strap six’ long 1 sticky mat 2 hard hard foam bricks (4x6) AND A WILLINGNESS TO CHALLENGE YOUR MIND with ASANAS (poses)

Feel Good Yoga, All Levels
Item: HY1000	Instructor: Monica Sandstede
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
Tu 4/21/2026 - 5/26/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99.00
Props required to participate: 3 Mexican Yoga blankets 2 yoga bricks. 4”x6” (foam or cork) 1 6’ cotton Yoga strap. 1 sticky yoga mat

Feel Good Yoga, All Levels
Item: HY1003	Instructor: Monica Sandstede
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
Tu 6/2/2026 - 7/14/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99.00 NO CLASS JULY 7.
Props required to participate: 3 Mexican Yoga blankets 2 yoga bricks. 4”x6” (foam or cork) 1 6’ cotton Yoga strap. 1 sticky yoga mat

Core Yoga, All Levels (incl transitions from floor to standing)
Item: HYJ1001	Instructor: Mary Joy Leitner
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
Tu 4/28/2026 - 6/2/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $85.00

Core Yoga, All Levels (incl transitions from floor to standing)
Item: HYJ1002	Instructor: Mary Joy Leitner
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
Tu 6/9/2026 - 7/21/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $85.00

Vinyasa Flow Yoga (not for the very beginner)
Item: HYV1001	Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 9	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
M 7/13/2026 - 9/14/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $99.00
Vinyasa Flow is an active form of yoga. We will be moving for much of the hour, as we flow from pose to pose. Bring your yoga mat.

Core Yoga, All Levels (incl transitions from floor to standing)
Item: HYJ1003	Instructor: Mary Joy Leitner
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
Tu 7/28/2026 - 9/1/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $85.00

Chair Yoga
Item: HY1004	Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
W 7/15/2026 - 8/12/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $59.00

Chair Yoga
Item: HY1005	Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
F 8/7/2026 - 9/11/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $69.00

Chair Yoga
Item: HY1006	Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
W 8/19/2026 - 9/16/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $59.00

Facial and Upper Body Yoga for Healthy Aging and Rejuvenation
Item: HYS1000	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
W 4/29/2026 - 6/3/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $85.00

Facial and Upper Body Yoga for Healthy Aging and Rejuvenation
Item: HYS1001	Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-107
W 6/10/2026 - 7/22/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $85.00

Therapeutic Gentle Yoga Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HYS1004	Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 4/22/2026
NO CLASS MARCH 18.

Preventing Cognitive Decline with Yoga & Mind-Body Practices Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HMD1002	Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Day of the Week: F
Dates: 3/13/2026 - 4/24/2026
NO CLASS MARCH 20 AND APRIL 3.

Yogasana (not for beginners) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HY2002	Monica Sandstede
Day of the Week: M
Dates: 3/23/2026 - 4/20/2026
PROPS are essential to attend: 3 Mexican Blankets 1 cotton strap six’ long 1 sticky mat 2 hard hard foam bricks (4x6) AND A WILLINGNESS TO CHALLENGE YOUR MIND with ASANAS (poses)

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