Tucson tai chi, yoga, meditation, martial arts and more fitness ideas for Sept. 28-Oct. 6.

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.

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.

Tai Chi for Health — The Studio, 4648 E. Speedway. Improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. $10; $60 for nine weeks. 1-203-470-9549. 

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. Gentle movement and fall prevention. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 4. $24 for four classes. 

Yoga

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

Hot Yoga — Rooted, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. Full body flow. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10. 1-435-671-9033.

Vinyasa Yoga — Tucson Chiropractic Center, 570 N. Columbus Blvd. Strengthen, stretch and tone. 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5. 1-435-671-9033.

Tibetan Yoga — Awam Tibetan Buddhist Institute, 3400 E. Speedway Rancho Center. For young or old, focuses on the breath as it works with the asanas. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5. 622-8460.

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/Meditation

Mindfulness and Relaxation Skills — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Learn mindfulness and relaxation skills: develop focus, awareness, self-regulation, stress management, and positivity. Registration required, call or visit library.pima.gov. Noon-1 p.m. Sept. 28. Free. 791-4010.

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. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free first class; $15. 990-1820.

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. $10. 

Tucson Capoeira intro class — Movement Culture. Introduction to the four core expressions of Capoeira: movement, music, philosophy, and history. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Free. 

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. 

Tucson Capoeira Beginners Class — Movement Culture. Dance, acrobatics and music. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $15. 

Other Fitness Ideas

Kettlebell Fit — Centerline Movement, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. Strength and conditioning. 18 and up. 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $25. 975-0292.