Tucson tai chi, yoga, martial arts and more fitness for Nov. 2-10

Tai chi

Tai Chi Balance — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Mondays: Tai Chi basics; Thursdays: yang 10 for beginners. 11 a.m.-noon. Mondays and Thursdays. $10; $30 a month. 296-9212.

Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Gentle enough for seniors and those needing to improve balance. Register at webcms.pima.gov. 11 a.m.- noon. Fridays. $9. 742-4600.

Saturday Tai Chi — Floor Polish Dance Studio, 215 N. Hoff Ave. Learn chi-building standing meditation and Yang form Tai Chi Chuan movement. 1-2 p.m. Saturdays. $10. 333-5905.

Tai Chi for Health — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Gentle exercise that combines breathing, slow movement, and focused attention. Adults only. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Mondays. Free. 594-5275.

Sun Style 73 Tai Chi — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. For those who know the 40 forms of Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention. Register at webcms.pima.gov. 11 a.m.-noon. Mondays. $9.

Tai Chi ForArthritis-Part 2 — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. For those who know the Basic 6 and Advanced 6 exercises in the Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention programs. Register at webcms.pima.gov. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Mondays. $9. 

Tai Chi for Health — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. Safe, effective and fun way to improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. 1-2 p.m. Mondays. $10; $60 for nine weeks. 780-6751.

Seated Tai Chi for Health — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. For those who want to improve their health but can’t stand to exercise. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. $24 for four classes. 

Tai Chi for Health — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Gentle exercise that combines breathing, slow movement, and focused attention. 2-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 594-5305.

Yoga

Divine Joy Yoga — Rincon United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. Mild to moderate yoga. Seniors and beginners welcome. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $6. 808-9383.

Yoga in the Buff — Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. Clothing optional co-ed. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 250-2331.

PiYo Workout Class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Low-impact, high intensity workout. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. $6. 

Tibetan Yoga — Awam Institute, 3400 E. Speedway. Patrick Flint teaches the 21 Yoga's of Tibet. All ages. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 4. Free. 622-8460.

Hip Hop Yoga — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Vinyasa yoga with hip hop soundtrack. 11:30-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. $6. 

DO(OM) Yoga — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Yin-based yoga. 8 p.m. Sundays. $6. 

Switched On Yoga — Floor Polish Dance Studio. A music-centric yoga class for all levels. 10-11 a.m. Mondays. $6.

Yoga in the Buff — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Clothing Optional Co-ed. This class is for the benefit of self-expression, personal development, and release of ego and body-image issues. Bring a yoga mat and towel. Ages 18 and up. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. $5. 

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga — Quaker Meeting House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. To promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500.

Martial arts

Taekwondo Wellness — Intuition Wellness Center, 5675 N. Oracle Road. Learn traditional Taekwondo, philosophy and core principles, self-care, stress management, coping skills, social skills and mindfulness meditation. 4:15 p.m class for ages 7-12; 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 and up. 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $20. 333-3320.

Capoeira for Kids — Studio Axé, 2928 E. Broadway. Children learn the basics of Tucson Capoeira Martial Arts through games and exercises. Ages 5-12. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Free first class; $15. 990-1820.

Capoeira for Kids — Studio Axé. Learn the basics of Tucson Capoeira Martial Arts through games and exercises. Ages 5-12. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free first class; $15.

Intro to Capoeira — Studio Axé. A form of fitness and exercise that works the whole body, but also the mind. 7-8:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free first class; $15.

Intro to Capoeira — Studio Axé. Works the mind and body. Noon-1:15 p.m. Saturdays. Free first class; $15. 

Kids Capoeira — Movement Culture. Develop; balance, motor coordination, speed and strength. Wear loose pants/sweat pants and any t-shirt and training will be in bare feet or martial-art/dance shoes. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays. March 13-Dec. 25. $10. 

Tucson Capoeira Beginners Class for Kids — Movement Culture. Children will begin to learn the basics of capoeira. Ages 5-12. 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays. $10. 

Walks

Walk for Childhood Apraxia of Speech — Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. All proceeds will benefit apraxia programs and research of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA). 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. walk begins. 8 a.m.-noon. Nov. 4. $25. 249-3396.

Walk4Freedom 5k to Fight Child Sex Trafficking in Tucson — Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E. River Road. Raising awareness about how we can work together to better protect women and children in Tucson and end sex trafficking. 8 a.m.-noon. Nov. 4. $25. 917-6528.

Melanoma Walk — University of Arizona Mall, 1607 E. University Blvd. Free skin cancer screenings, prizes and giveaways, silent auction, children's activities and food. Register at fightmelanomatoday.org. 3-7 p.m. Nov. 4. $30. 626-1037.

Other Workout Ideas

Strong Butt fitness class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Low-impact mat class to strengthen all your gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and lower back. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Thursdays. $6. 

Broadway Jazz dance class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Musical theater-themed contemporary jazz class for movers of all levels. 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. $6. 

Baby Booty Bounce: Dance with Baby Workout — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Build essential core strength. Bring your baby in a carrier you can dance in. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Aug. 26-Dec. 30. Free first class; $10.

Brewery Bootcamp — Dragoon Brewing Co., 1859 W. Grant Road. Bring a sweat towel, bottle of water, and a mat or beach towel for something to lay on. Includes your first beer. Ages 21 and up. 11 a.m.-noon. Sundays. $10. 465-6895.

Bombay Jam: Bollywood Fitness Class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Total body workout. Noon-1 p.m. Sundays. $10. 

Belly Dance Fusion Class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Mixed level class, beginners welcome. Body isolation, bellydance basic movements, tribal combos, group dynamics and how to follow cues. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays. $10. 

New Belly Dance Class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. Egyptian-influenced belly dance and fitness class. 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. $10.