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Yoga / Tai Chi / Qigong   







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.

 

Chair Yoga
Item: HY1004 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
4/25/2025 - 5/30/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $65.00 

 

Chair Yoga is a gentle yet effective practice designed to enhance circulation, reduce stiffness, boost energy, and improve strength, flexibility, and balance. This class focuses on full-body movement to promote extensive lymphatic drainage by engaging almost all muscles. Using a chair for support, comfort, and safety, most exercises are performed while sitting, leaning, or holding onto the chair. Mild breathwork is incorporated to stimulate the neuroendocrine glands while enhancing the circulatory and respiratory functions. The session concludes with the deeply restorative body-scanning technique of Yoga Nidra, fostering deep relaxation and inner calm.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Chair Yoga
Item: HY1003      Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
F 8/8/2025 - 9/12/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM     
Fee: $65.00                    

 

 

Core Yoga, All Levels (incl transitions from floor to standing)
Item: HYJ1002      Instructor: Mary Joy Leitner
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Tu 6/10/2025 - 7/22/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM     
Fee: $79.00           NO CLASS JULY 1.         

 

 

Core Yoga, All Levels (incl transitions from floor to standing)
Item: HYJ1003      Instructor: Mary Joy Leitner
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Tu 7/29/2025 - 9/2/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM     
Fee: $79.00                    

 

 

Facial and Upper Body Yoga for Healthy Aging and Rejuvenation NEW!                         
Item: HYS1005 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-119
W 6/11/2025 - 7/23/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $79.00           NO CLASS JULY 2.                                                   
 

Facial and Upper Body Yoga for Healthy Aging and Rejuvenation NEW!                         
Item: HYS1006 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-119
W 8/13/2025 - 9/17/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $79.00                                                              
 

Gentle Yoga NEW!                         
Item: HYS1004 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-107
W 6/11/2025 - 7/23/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM     
Fee: $79.00           NO CLASS JULY 2.                                                    
 

Gentle Yoga NEW!                         
Item: HYS1007 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-107
W 8/13/2025 - 9/17/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM     
Fee: $79.00                                                              
 

Yoga: Beyond the Basics (not for beginners) NEW!                         
Item: HYS1003 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-107
F 4/25/2025 - 5/30/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM     
Fee: $79.00                                                              
 

Yoga: Beyond the Basics (not for beginners) NEW!                         
Item: HYS1008 Instructor: Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-107
F 8/15/2025 - 9/19/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM     
Fee: $79.00                                                              
 

Vinyasa Flow Yoga (not for the very beginner)
Item: HYV1001      Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 10       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
M 7/7/2025 - 9/15/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM     
Fee: $99.00            NO CLASS SEPT 1.        

 

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. 

 

 

Vinyasa Flow Yoga (not for the very beginner)
Item: HYV1002      Instructor: Barbara Harrison
Sessions: 11       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
W 7/9/2025 - 9/17/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM     
Fee: $105.00            NO CLASS SEPT 1.        

 

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. 

 

 

Tai Chi Yang 24 Form, All Levels
Item: HT2002 Instructor: Gail Pettit
Tu 4/29/2025 - 6/24/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $89.00   

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Therapeutic Qigong, All Levels
Item: HTQ1000 Instructor: Gail Pettit
Th 5/1/2025 - 6/26/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $89.00   

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Core Yoga, All Levels (incl transitions from floor to standing)  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: HYJ1001 Mary Joy Leitner
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 4/22/2025 - 6/3/2025 
NO CLASS MAY 13
 

Facial and Upper Body Yoga for Healthy Aging and Rejuvenation  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: HYS1001 Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 4/23/2025 - 5/28/2025 
 

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: HYS1002 Sucharita (Suchi) Biswas
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 4/23/2025 - 5/28/2025 
 

Tai Chi Chen 18 Form, All Levels  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: HT1002 David Christophy
Day of the Week: M          
Dates: 4/21/2025 - 6/30/2025 

Fee for this class is incorrect in the catalog.  Should be $99 instead of $119.

This class will be a continuation of the beginning 18 movement class from the last semester.  The emphasis will be on Yin and Yang energy during movements, correct postures using internal body alignments, meditations and deep breathing exercises for mental clarity and overall well being.  Practice will include review of the first 10 movements as well as introducing the remaining 8 movements of the form.  New students will be welcome as we will continue to review the first section from the last semester. 

 

Tai Chi Yang 24 Form, All Levels  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: HT2001 David Christophy
Day of the Week: Th          
Dates: 4/24/2025 - 6/26/2025 

Fee for this class is incorrect in the catalog.   Should be $99 instead of $119.

 

This class will be a continuation of the beginning 24 movement class from the last semester.  The emphasis will be on Yin and Yang energy during movements, correct postures using internal body alignments, meditations and deep breathing exercises for mental clarity and overall well being.  Practice will include review of the first 12 movements as well as introducing the remaining 12 movements of the form.  New students will be welcome as we will continue to review the first section from the last semester.

 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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