Minneapolis Public Schools

Increase your strength, flexibility and balance while learning relaxation and breathing techniques through yoga exercises. Please join the waitlist if the class is full.

***This class will be held outdoors at Fuller Park on days weather permitting. We will move indoors to nearby Justice Page in the event of pour weather*** In this class we will explore the foundational moves of the Restore Your Core® movement method. Through movement, we will explore spinal and pelvic mobility, core engagement, and how the breath contributes to healing, as well as our bodies' preferred movement patterns. Students will learn new ways to bring more balance into the body, with the goal of reducing or eliminating core and pelvic floor injuries and dysfunction. This is ideal for people who experience symptoms such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis, or people who have given birth as recently as 12 weeks prior to beginning of class and are looking to reconnect with their bodies. It is also ideal for those experiencing low back pain, weak core, stiffness, and who are looking to create a new movement practice. The moves are based on yoga and Pilates, but with a different approach than what you might find in most yoga or Pilates classes.

We will begin the morning with a sweet meditation and breathwork allowing your body and mind to relax into your yoga mat. From there, you will feel the power of deep relaxation through a sound bath with Crystal bowls, the depth of sound through a Gong, and other sound instruments representing the ocean, rain, and wind. The experience is designed to bring your mind, body and spirit into balance. +Please bring: yoga mat, blanket, and anything else that will help you be comfortable such as eye mask, pillow. Wear comfortable clothing. Energy follows intention (or our thoughts!) We spend several hours in our day thinking, analyzing, and doing, often without paying attention to how each of these activities makes us feel energetically. As the name suggests, a Sound Bath is an immersion in beautiful sounds and vibrations that are healing for your body, mind and spirit. A Sound Bath is a deeply relaxing, meditative experience which can take you on a journey of deep relaxation, healing and self discovery. Sound healing, an ancient wellness practice dating back thousands of years, has been linked to reductions in stress and anxiety. Sound travels through water four times faster than it travels through air, and since our bodies are mostly composed of water, many believe that sound helps us recalibrate. Reminder: Please bring yoga mat with you. You may also want to bring a bolster, pillow, blanket, and/or eye cover to maximize the flow of energy. Each participant will also receive a few crystals to enhance your session. Please bring a water bottle for hydration. Meet at the Center for Performing Arts located at 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409. If session is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn more advanced postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, while continuing to gain an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts. Prerequisite: Tai Chi Qigong 1 or Tai Chi experience. Time will be devoted to review.

Tai Chi is a simple traditional Chinese practice that uses inner strength or "Qi" to feel better. Learn the "form", which is a continuous sequence of postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, to improve blood circulation, balance, and your overall health. Instruction is designed for people of all ages and physical abilities. No special clothes or mats are needed.

Come join us for a fun stress-relieving Hatha yoga class at the Lakes of the Isles. Find a deeper connection for your body, mind, and spirit by using breath to guide the body. This class will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Bring a towel for under your yoga mat and a yoga mat that you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a water bottle and drink plenty of water before and after class.

Find a deeper connection for your body, mind and spirit by using breath to guide the body. The class focuses on alignment, flexibility and strength. Peace Gardens are located at 4124 Roseway Road, west of the Rose Gardens.