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- Gentle Movement and Meditation for Healthy Aging NEW!
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Qigong is a longevity practice dating back over 5,000 years that combines gentle movement, meditation and breathing. It has been practiced by emperors and peasants, yogis and gurus, and today can be found in longevity practices all over the world. This class is perfect for stress-reduction, improving balance, and connecting with the natural world and mature body. The class uses the YOQI method to introduce time-tested longevity practices.
This class is perfect for all levels and is designed to let you go at your own pace. We will explore the physical, mental and seasonal elements of aging and incorporate them into a weekly practice. This in-person movement class can be done standing, seated in a chair or on a cushion. Qigong is a gentle practice that requires no specialized training or equipment other than attuning to your own body and potential.
Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.
Please wear loose fitting clothing or athletic wear. You will need the ability to sit, stand or move for 45- 60 minutes with rest breaks. This is a gentle physical class. If you have medical conditions, seek advice from your health practitioner and make instructor aware of any limitations. Please bring water and yoga mat/cushion (optional).
No class 10/13
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- Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
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Item: F45960
Fee: $119.00
Dates: 9/28/2026 - 11/16/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 8
CEUs: 1.2
Building: BVONL
Room: Live Online
Address: ,
Instructor(s): Cecilia Watson
Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Discover the principles and practice of Buddhist meditation-a timeless method for cultivating inner peace and positive transformation. This course offers both an introduction to the essential teachings of Buddhism and a direct, experiential approach to meditation. Students will explore the how meditation can transform mental habits and gain practical guidance on how to begin and sustain meditation practice. Students will deepen their understanding of how meditation fosters happiness, reduces suffering and enhances overall well-being.
(Optional) -The course uses the book How to Transform Your Life, written by the internationally-renowned Mahayana Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book is also available as a free e-book download at https://tharpa.com/us/browse-tharpa/free-ebooks ISBN978-1-61606-052-7.
Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.
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- Mindfulness: What Makes You, You NEW!
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Item: F40279
Fee: $99.00
Dates: 9/29/2026 - 11/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
CEUs: 0.9
Building: BVONL
Room: Live Online
Address: ,
Instructor(s): Roxanne Worden
Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
You already have everything you need. This course helps you find it, name it, and trust it. Through guided meditation, group conversation, and creative visualization exercises, you'll uncover the qualities that make you distinctly and irreplaceably you - not your career, not the rolls you've played, not what you've accomplished or own. The real stuff. The things people remember about you. The things that show up whether you're in a boardroom, a kitchen, or caring for your loved one. Each session builds on the last. You'll leave with a clearer sense of who you are at your best, a personal practice for returning to that place when life gets loud, and the understanding that no matter how much changes around you, you are never starting from scratch. Come ready to reflect, to engage, and to be a little surprised by yourself.
Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.
No class 10/13
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- Moving Meditation for the Modern World NEW!
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Qigong is an ancient practice, originating over 5,000 years ago that combines movement, meditation, and nature. It has been a source for modern Tai Chi and gave yoga many of its meditative practices. This is a class perfect for the beginner to the seasoned practitioner. We will align with the natural world and modern triggers, using the YOQI method to learn time-tested breathing techniques, flows, and moving meditation practices. We will explore how to keep regulated in a world of constant change and technology and incoporate them into a weekly practice. This in-person movement class can be done standing, seated in a chair or on a cushion. Qigong is a gentle practice that requires no specialized training or equipment other than attuning to your own body and potential.
Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.
Please wear loose fitting clothing or athletic wear. You will need the ability to sit, stand or move for 45- 60 minutes with rest breaks. This is a gentle physical class. If you have medical conditions, seek advice from your health practitioner and make instructor aware of any limitations. Please bring water and yoga mat/cushion (optional).
No class 10/13
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- Gentle Pilates for Strength & Stability
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Waitlist is closed for this class.
Designed especially for active retirees, this class focuses on building strength, improving balance, and enhancing everyday movement with confidence and ease. Led by an experienced Pilates instructor, each session offers clear guidance, supportive progressions, and plenty of options to meet you where you are.
Participants will learn foundational Pilates principles - posture, breathing, alignment, and core support - while gently strengthening the legs, hips, back, shoulders, and abdominal muscles. Special attention is given to balance, joint health, and functional movements such as standing, walking, reaching, and getting up and down safely.
Classes are mat-based and low-impact, with the use of chairs and simple props for added comfort and support. No prior Pilates experience is required. This course is ideal for students who want to stay strong, steady, and active - whether for daily life, hobbies, or travel - while enjoying a calm, encouraging community environment.
Please bring a mat and wear stretchy clothes.
Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.
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