Wellness & Spirituality   

This is the longest of the six major Yang-style tai chi movements, taking about 25 minutes to complete. Tai chi is known for developing balance, strength, and flexibility. It is a form of meditation in movement. In this class you will learn the first third of the forms, or about 36 moves, in a workshop environment.

This is the longest of the six major Yang-style tai chi movements, taking about 25 minutes to complete. Tai chi is known for developing balance, strength, and flexibility. It is a form of meditation in movement. In this class we will review the first 36 forms in a workshop environment. Additional forms will be taught as the group is ready.

This is the shortest of the six major Yang-style tai chi movements, taking about six minutes to complete. Tai chi is known for developing balance, strength, and flexibility. It is a form of meditation in movement. In this class you will learn all 24 forms and by the end be able to join other groups wherever you go.

Inner peace is a lifetime journey done with discernment but not judgment. The only requirement is a willingness to be aware of how much one ruminates about the past or tries to predict the future. This happens while missing what is happening in the present time. In this discussion class we will be aware of a possible runaway ego. The ego can be a good thing or a destructive thing. Awareness can end the destructive ego cycle.

Join us for a leisurely walk of up to four miles on a mostly level path. Let's connect with nature in a way that stimulates our senses and unclutters our minds while enlivening our bodies with easy walking. Let your to-do list take a backseat for a while and allow the nurturing energy of Mother Nature to slow you down as you appreciate the tranquility of your surroundings.

No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary. All the movements are slow and gentle, and no martial arts applications will be taught or practiced in this study group. These methods may help lessen body pain, correct spinal misalignment, cultivate a sense of internal energy, and rest the mind. Participants can wear comfortable roomy or stretchy clothing and some soft tai chi shoes or socks to wear on their feet.

Most women have a variety of casual friends with whom they socialize, yet many women feel they don't have deep emotional closeness with enough of those friends. They long for more intimate friendships where they feel truly known at a deeper, more personal level. This class will explore how to develop deeper meaningful friendships between women, as well as share our own experiences. Topics will include friendship myths, types of friendships, unhealthy friendships, steps in developing meaningful friendships, and mutual sharing and self-disclosure in friendships.

The North State is home to rich, diverse public lands: refuges, parks, forests, and reserves. Your public lands provide vital wildlife habitat and protect our natural resources. On this field trip, we'll explore Gray Lodge with guidance from a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Naturalist and enjoy an easy 2-mile nature walk on level paths. We will identify birds, enjoy stunning views of the Sutter Buttes, and learn about this haven for over 300 species of wildlife. Come explore your public lands with us!

Feng shui teaches that your spaces are a reflection of your life. If some part of your life is out of whack, your spaces will indicate that. The motto is: change your spaces, change your life. You'll learn to see where you spend time (home, office, car) from a new perspective and get useful solutions (called "cures") to help shift your spaces. This class shows you that these modifications can help enhance and balance your life.

Everyone can have better balance! Balance improves with practice under safe and friendly conditions. Participants will explore balance while sitting, standing, and moving through space, including walking in all directions. Participants will learn how various factors affect balance (and what to do about it), including muscle strength, flexibility, vision, vestibular sense, proprioception, coordination, and cognition. Come experience the art, science, and joy of re-establishing your body's stability and mobility.

Mobility declines with age, but more so if we're not active. Come enhance your physical and spiritual well-being through exercise. We'll practice balance, strength, and flexibility movements that lead to increased mobility. Each class follows a similar routine that can be done at home, allowing you to look after the health of your joints for many years to come. Please wear comfy clothing. Your body will thank you!

Let go of stress and come home to yourself. Over millennia, the sages of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition developed highly effective methods of movement, relaxation, and meditation. In this study group you will learn foundational practices from the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. Each session will have three phases: gentle movement and breathing, deep relaxation, and meditation. Members can expect to leave this class refreshed. Please note that the movements taught in this study group are not acrobatics. They are suitable for people with no yoga experience. If you've attended yoga classes and found them to be too strenuous or otherwise challenging, this study group is for you.

Embark on a journey to inner peace with these tranquil yoga sessions. This class is designed to calm the mind and foster a deep connection with your inner self through gentle movements. Participants will engage in exercises performed both seated on the floor and through simple standing postures. This class is open to all, regardless of prior yoga experience. Please bring a yoga mat. While not essential, you're welcome to bring any personal yoga props to enhance your practice.

We'll start at Green Gate and hike through Upper Bidwell Park into Lower Bidwell Park, coming out near Five Mile at Centennial Avenue. Binoculars are suggested for views, landmarks, and bird viewing. Expect elevation changes of approximately 1,000 feet and a hike 5+ miles in length. Our pace will be steady with occasional stops. The trail is rigorous; expect hills and uneven ground.

In 1997, Don Miguel Ruiz published The Four Agreements. He writes that we have, mostly unconsciously, agreed to living as what he calls "the domesticated human," leading lives that can be unfulfilling and difficult. The four agreements can create the experience of inner freedom and contentment. In class, we will discuss each agreement and ways to apply them in everyday life. Familiarity with the book is helpful but not necessary. Just come and learn how to live a more wholesome life!

Discuss, plan, and prepare a simple altar in memory and in honor of friends and family you have lost. Some people observe holidays like Day of the Dead and All Souls Day that specifically honor loved ones who have died; for others, the upcoming winter holiday season and dark winter days can be a time to think of those who have died. The altars we build will give us a concrete, personal way to celebrate our departed loved ones with art, photos, and writings.

Join us as we learn to power the mind. We will discuss topics on ways to love your brain, prevent cognitive decline, and improve your overall mental health. This class will incorporate a few lighthearted and joyful activities, including crafting, mindfulness, and cooking sessions.

Each week the class will read poems by an individual poet, a collection of poems on a specific subject, or a collection of poems in a specific style. A wide range of poets and poetry will be presented, from classic to contemporary, and we will discuss them from the perspective that the poet creates the work but the reader activates it.

Spiritual principles help us follow a path to experience life with strength and resilience. These are fundamental truths that are universally accepted and passed on over many years and through many traditions. As suggested in The Eye of the I by David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD, we will talk about some of the following principles: attitude, humility, kindness, giving up guilt, willingness to realize that "truth" is dependent on context, acceptance, and non-attachment.

Want to hear some interesting stories? Each class session will feature someone telling their life story. Students will have the option of being filmed and given a flash drive with the recording as a keepsake. This token of remembrance can be passed onto one's family or friends. A memoir book will be available to students and a list of possible topics to address when giving their talk. Everyone has a story to tell. Come and share yours!

Escape the valley heat and enjoy one of the lesser-known gems of Lassen Park! This moderately challenging hike begins at the Brokeoff Mountain Trailhead at 6800' elevation, and we'll steadily ascend 600 feet in 1.5 miles. Veering off the main trail we'll hike cross-country to beautiful and seldom-visited Forest Lake. Our pace will be leisurely, with time to take photographs, observe and identify wildflowers and birds, enjoy the views, and make new friends. Team up with other women to enjoy a fun day outdoors!

Join other women spousal caregivers to give and receive support. Talking with others who are experiencing relatable situations can be cathartic and helpful. It can also provide a safe space where stories, tips, and humor make a positive difference.