Healthy Lifestyle

Let the stress of daily life melt away as you’re guided into deep relaxation through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other harmonic instruments. This immersive sound bath is designed to calm the mind, release tension in the body, and restore balance to your nervous system. No experience is necessary — simply lie back, get comfortable, and allow the sound waves to wash over you.

Writing heals – scientists say so – and here’s how this workshop will put this discovery to work in your life. We’ll focus on one poem per session, as a class deciding what word, phrase, or line especially speaks to us. Then we write— a haiku or a paragraph/prose poem, or the first line of a memoir. Share with others, if comfortable.

Join Francine for this qigong course where we will explore how gentle, movement, breath, and meditation supports mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. We will explore the five yin organs, their functions and different movements, breath and meditations to support physical, mental and emotional health. Francine will draw from Taoist and Buddhist Qigong practices, as well as her study of 5 element theory. Classes will begin with qigong movements and end with a breathing and/or meditation method.

Mondays, 9–10a (Virtual)
Tatevik Sarkisian
Tuesdays, 11–12p (Hybrid)
Korie Beth Brown
Thursdays, 11a–12p (Hybrid)
Korie Beth Brown
Saturdays, 10–11a (Virtual)
Arlene Vidor

This beginner / intermediate mixed level pilates mat class focuses on core strength and whole body stretching.

Facilitated by Jacque James, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Pilates Instructor. Jacque is a local resident from Pasadena. She has been in the healthcare profession for over 25 years, and pilates has been her focus for the past five years. She loves learning about the body and what fuels it. She encourages everyone to embrace their life and their body, wherever they are on their journey.

Use your camera or smart phone to learn the tricks of the trade to produce the best photographs possible. Students are invited to explore the world through the camera lens and produce beautiful art for all to enjoy.

Members must attend Intro to Photography and speak with the instructor, Catherine Bicknell, to enroll in Focus on Fun.

Facilitated by Catherine Bicknell, Professional Photographer

This is a gentle 60 minute warmup that will help you slow down, get grounded, and connect to your breath and body. There will be stretching and meditation. All bodies and all experience levels are welcomed.

Facilitated by Viki Brown, Certified Life Coach and Embodied Movement Teacher

Relax, have fun, and let your inner artist emerge!  Realize the therapeutic benefits of relaxing and creating with paper, brush, and color.  Supplies for beginners provided.

Facilitated by Richard Gutschow, local working artist

This practice group will introduce the principles of Mindfulness and offer both silent and guided meditation exercises and encourage group discussion to enable participants to deepen their awareness. No prior meditation experience needed.

Facilitated by Sylvia Homes

Up, Down, & Around is a cardio and strength training class structured for beginner to advanced exercisers. The class will consist of core stabilization and functional strength movements as well as intervals of basic cardio movements. The class will also incorporate stretching and balancing exercises.

Facilitated by Charletha Tatum, Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

Discover the freedom to express yourself in art creation. The class will be incorporating short meditation for calm and focus. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Facilitated by Armie Pasa, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Artist, and Designer by Profession

La meditación guiada es una herramienta que permite, mediante palabras e imágenes, dejar de lado emociones negativas como el dolor, el estrés y las preocupaciones del día a día, ayudándonos a conectar con nuestro interior. Es una manera poderosa de alcanzar un estado de relajación. En esta clase la meditación guiada será ofrecida por Mikaila Henderson, una hipnoterapsita certificada.

Experience a guided meditation along with Distance Reiki (energy healing) from the comfort of home. Reiki is a form of energy healing that works even through distance. It has many benefits and may assist in decreasing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Many feel a sense of calm and ease after receiving Reiki—some people fall asleep because they become so relaxed and comfortable!

*Please have a glass of water and a blanket by your side for the session.

Facilitated by Kristina Nikols