Healthy Movement: Tai Chi and Yoga

Our movement classes are open to adults of all ages and ability levels.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners of all ages
Tai Chi Chuan Advanced Class for all ages
Tai Chi Chuan for Students aged 50 and over
Qi Gong for People Living with Cancer

Yoga

Gentle Chair Yoga
Gentle Yoga for Every Body
First Fridays Yoga Oasis
Saturday Yoga Mini-Retreat
Laughter Yoga

Tai Chi Chuan

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Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient martial art that has been refined into a series of slow rhythmic exercises designed to increase circulation throughout the body, improve balance, and calm the mind. Participants will learn the basic movements of the Yang-style long form. We offer day and evening classes for beginning and continuing students. Each class meets for 10 weekly sessions.

Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners of all ages

Tai Chi Chuan Advanced Class for all ages

Tai Chi Chuan for Students aged 50 and over

Yoga

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Yoga has been practiced for healing, well-being and spiritual development for thousands of years. Yoga consists of physical postures, breathing practices, meditation, and deep relaxation. These practices encourage deeper clarity, strength, and health for body and mind. Our classes offer a wide range of possibilities to make Yoga accessible for people in all physical or mental circumstances.

Gentle Chair Yoga

Join us for this joyful practice to start your week on the right note! We will use gentle seated and, if appropriate for you, standing poses to increase comfort, strength, and flexibility. Deep relaxation, breathing, and meditation will help to build the skill of relaxation and relieve stress. Chair yoga is appropriate for those who cannot comfortably practice on the floor, or anyone who prefers a very gentle practice. Seniors and people with mobility issues are likely to find this class particularly suitable.

Gentle Yoga for Every Body

This rejuvenating and relaxing class encourages clarity, strength, and ease of body and mind through the exploration of yoga postures, breath work, meditation, and deep relaxation. We aim to build a strong foundation for newcomers and to deepen the awareness and skill of the experienced practitioner. Choices will be given for a range of possibilities so that each person can express each practice in a way that suits their unique physical circumstances. Anyone interested in deeper well-being, including those new to yoga or facing health challenges, is welcome.

First Fridays Yoga Oasis

This luxurious 2-hour class offers a chance to nourish and recharge so you can head into your weekend with more clarity and less stress. Strengthen and unwind body with a mindful practice and long deep relaxation. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are welcome, as are people living with illnesses or disabilities; this slow, detailed class can grant depth of experience to all. Come, start the weekend and the month ahead with joy and peace!

Saturday Yoga Mini-Retreat

In addition to its benefits for the body, yoga also offers profound tools for self-discovery and growth. Our mental and emotional capacities can increase in range and power just like our physical capacities! Come and see how yoga can inspire you to grow. Discover new strengths, support your life and health goals, and work toward becoming a happier, healthier person on all levels. This class is open to all, including those new to yoga or facing health challenges.

Laughter Yoga: Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine

Laughter is contagious and has a powerful and immediate effect on our mind, body and spirit. Our bodies can’t tell the difference between real or simulated laughter! Class involves deep breathing, stretching, clapping and laughter exercises. Simulating laughter in the class will:

increase blood flow and oxygen to all the major organs
enhance endorphin levels which make us feel uplifted & can reduce pain
stimulate immune, digestive & cardiac systems
reduce stress levels
relax, strengthen & lengthen the muscles with stretching
help create a laughing community and be fun!

Date:	Every other Wednesday: 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16 (*Only 1 week apart due to the holidays)
Time:	5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location:	1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150 at Sutter St.
Fee:	Free
Register/Info:	Drop-in; no registration necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. We provide all the necessary mats and props. For info, call 415.353.7718 or email.
Instructors:	Teresa Corrigan RN, MA, CLL

Learn more about laughter yoga at www.laughteryoga.org.