YOGA at The Square

 
Whether you are an active participant or a beginner, Yoga at The Square now offers new classes and more space. Call 727-8255 for information.

 

Introduction to Yoga – 6 week session
Instructor: Pamela Quinn, RYT
Days: TBA
Times: 6:00-7:15pm

Price: $60.00 for Museum Members, $66.00 for Non-Members

 

Easy Does It Chair Yoga - 6 week session
Instructor: Pamela Quinn, RYT, Sandra Schwartz
Days: TBA
Times: 11:30am-12:30pm
Price: $60.00 for Museum Members, $66.00 for Non-Members

If you have always wanted to try Yoga but have limited physical ability come explore and feel the benefits of Yoga from a chair. Learn to use breathing as a tool to manage stress and increase lung capacity. Raise your energy level, and bring fluidity and movement to the joints of the body. Increase flexibility, strength, stamina, endurance for body and mind. Rediscover the benefits of deep relaxation.

 

Open-level Yoga
Instructor: Pamela Quinn, RYT
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 12:10-1:20pm & 5:30-6:30pm
Price: See Rates Below

This class is an excellent foundation for deepening your understanding and refinement of any yoga practice. We cover alignment, the balance between strength and flexibility, deep relaxation and breath awareness, and opening up to self-discovery.

 

Restorative Yoga
Instructor: Pamela Quinn, RYT
Days: Wednesdays
Times: 10:30-11:40am
Price: See Rates Below

Relax, renew and restore during times of stress. Combine supported yoga postures and breathing techniques, balancing mind, body and spirit.

 

Open-level Yoga
Instructor: Rotation - Pamela Quinn, Sandra Schwartz
Days: Saturdays – Beginning September 6th
Times: 9:00-10:15am
Price: See Rates Below

Let go of your week with Saturday morning yoga. Rejuvenate through classical sun-salutations, standing poses, forward and back bends, twists, inversions and basic balancing poses. A great start to your weekend.

 

RATES

Monthly
$45 member; $49.50 non-member

Punch Card (8 classes)
$60 members; $66 non-members

Drop-in
$9.00 members; $10 non-members

 

 

T'ai Chi Chuan at The Square

 

FREE Seated T’ai Chi
Ages: Seniors/Disabled 
Instructor:  Cynthia Quarta
Days:  Thursdays             
Time:  10:15-11:00am         
Price:  FREE     
Comfortable clothing is all that is needed for this class!

 

The seated version of these T’ai Chi exercises can be practiced at home or at work, in an easy chair or a wheelchair, without the need for expensive equipment or special clothing.  With no stress on joints or bones, seated T’ai Chi is particularly helpful for those who suffer from arthritis. T’ai Chi provides a life-long exercise system that delivers improved health and greater strength the longer you practice it. Exercises include specific movements for proper breathing, upper and lower body strengthening, and mental stimulation, resulting in the release of nourishing energy for body, mind and spirit.  Loose clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.

 

 

Beginning T'ai Chi
Ages: Teen-Adult
Instructor: Cynthia Quarta
Days: TBA
Times: 5:15-6:15pm
Price: $22.50 for Museum members, $25 for non-members

Comfortable clothing is all that is needed for this class!

This is a beginner level Yang short form T’ai Chi class. Students will learn the classic form of 24 postures. T’ai Chi has proven over the centuries to have many health benefits. It may be the single most effective tool for combating asthma, poor digestion, weight gain, sleeplessness, high blood pressure, heart disease, stress, fatigue and a multitude of other ailments brought about by our modern, multi-tasking lifestyle. T’ai Chi movements may be re-designed with minimal modifications to suit the needs of everyone, regardless of age or level of fitness. It is simple enough to learn in a short period of time but so effective and adaptable that you will want to continue using it throughout your life.

 

 

T'ai Chi Chuan
Ages: Teen-Adult
Instructor: Cynthia Quarta
Days: Mondays & Tuesdays
Times: 5:15-6:15pm
Price: See Rates Below

Comfortable clothing is all that is needed for this class!

Paris Gibson Square now offers an intermediate level T’ai Chi class. This is an on-going, hour-long class specifically for those with some experience in the Yang short form of T’ai Chi. Though designed as a fitness class, students will also learn the original martial art applications of T’ai Chi Chuan. Warm-up includes breathing and centering exercises and Qigong combinations. Time permitting there is a cool down session at the end of class that consists of self-massage and healing acupressure. If you have taken the beginner class at The Square or a T’ai Chi class elsewhere and want to continue your study of this ancient art, we invite you to join us.

 

RATES

 

Monthly 
$13.50 members;  $15.00 non-members

Punch card (8 classes) 

$27.00 members; $30.00 non-members

Drop-in 
$4.50 members; $5.00 non-members

 

Current Classes

 

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Afterschool Classes

 

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Free Senior Classes

 

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