FITNESS
TAI CHI
Tai Chi for Health — St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. Register at events@heatherchalon.com/" target="_blank">heatherchalon.com/" target="_blank">heatherchalon.com. 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. $55. 780-6751. heatherchalon.com.
Sun Style 73 Tai Chi — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. The parent form for Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention, this class continues on from Part 2 and is for those who already know the 40 forms of that program. 11 a.m.-noon. Nov. 5. $36. 742-4600. webcms.pima.gov.
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Tai Chi Balance — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Basics for Beginners, Mondays; Yang24 (Int-Advance), Thursdays. 11 a.m.-noon. Mondays and Thursdays. $10; $30 a month. 296-9212. sunrisechapel.org.
Tai Chi for Health — Sun73 — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. This advanced Tai Chi for Health class focuses on Dr. Paul Lam’s modified Sun 73 Forms. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Mondays. $10; $65 for nine weeks. 780-6751. heatherchalon.com.
Tai Chi ForArthritis-Part 2 — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. A program for those who have learned The Basic 6 and Advanced 6 exercises in the Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention programs. This class goes into nine additional moves to complete the entire Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention program. Register at webcams.pima.gov. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Nov. 5. $36. 742-4600.
Tai Chi for Health — Resurrection Lutheran Church. 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. heatherchalon.com.
Seated Tai Chi for Health — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. Chair class. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. $30 for five classes. 465-2890.
Tai Chi in the Garden — Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane. Teachers from Wind River Tai Chi Chuan lead classes. Beginners are welcome. 8-9 a.m. Nov. 8 and 10. $10. 955-5200. tucsonsbirthplace.org.
Tai Chi for Health and Balance — St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8501 E. Broadway. Reduce stress with safe, gentle exercise to improve balance, range of motion and flexibility. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 465-6561.
MARTIAL ARTS
Kids Capoeira — Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. Learn the historical and cultural aspect while developing balance, motor coordination, speed and strength. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays; 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays. $10. 603-8043. tucsoncapoeira.org/" target="_blank">tucsoncapoeira.org/" target="_blank">tucsoncapoeira.org.
Mixed-Level Capoeira Martial-Arts for Kids — Studio Axé, 2928 E. Broadway. Learn the basics of Capoeira. Ages 6-12. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. $15. 990-1820. tucsoncapoeira.com/" target="_blank">tucsoncapoeira.com/" target="_blank">tucsoncapoeira.com.
Tucson Capoeira intro class — Movement Culture. Introduction to the four core expressions of Capoeira: Movement, music, philosophy, and history. 4-6 p.m. Saturdays; 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $15. 603-8043. tucsoncapoeira.org.
Beginner Capoeira for Kids — Studio Axé. Learn the fundamentals of Capoeira. Ages 6-12. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $15. 990-1820. tucsoncapoeira.com.
Mixed-Level Capoeira for Kids — Studio Axé. Children learn the basics of Capoeira. Ages 6-12. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $15. 990-1820. tucsoncapoeira.com.
Tucson Capoeira Beginners Class — Movement Culture. Brazilian martial arts. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $15. 603-8043. tucsoncapoeira.org.
Qigong — Descending Dragon Health Center, 3461 E. Speedway. A low impact movement practice that places emphasis on breath, posture, and intent. Movements involve bending, stretching, and breathing which are designed to improve health. 8-9 a.m. Saturdays. $10. 404-4869. descendingdragon.weebly.com.
Intro to Capoeira — Studio Axé. Learn the basics of Capoeira. Noon-1:15 p.m. Saturdays; 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays. $15. 990-1820. tucsoncapoeira.com.
Qigong — 8 Sections of Brocade/Tao Meditation — Junior League of Tucson, 2099 E. River Road. For those seeking to improve Tai Chi, deepen their understanding of the healing power of qi, relieve pain stiffness / heal old injuries at all levels of being. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 10. $35. 780-6751. heatherchalon.com.
YOGA FOR ALL
Yoga for Bodies That Don’t Bend — Centerline Movement Studio, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd., Suite 100. Safe place to explore your body, breath and mind through yoga without worrying about what you can or can’t do or how you look trying to do it. Ages 14 and up. 6-7 p.m. Mondays. $15. 1-919-260-0236. mindfuladventure.com.
Yoga Wednesdays — Summit Hut, 7745 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Life-enhancing yoga. 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. 888-1000.
Nude Yoga, by Happy Nappy Vegan — Movement Culture. A clothing optional co-ed yoga class encouraging self-expression and personal development within a safe and respectful space. Open to all levels of experience. Ages 18 and up. 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. $8. 603-8043. movementaz.org.
Yoga Fridays — Summit Hut, 5251 E. Speedway. A free, beginner-friendly Hatha style class. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. 325-1554.
Tibetan Yoga — Awam Tibetan Buddhist Institute, 3810 E. Monte Vista Drive. Suitable as a preparation for meditation and is very adaptable to those with physical limitations that are a barrier to many other forms of yoga. Ages 16 and up. Donations accepted. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5. 622-8460. awaminstitute.org.
All Bodies Rise Yoga — Movement Culture. Offers practitioners the opportunity to explore and become more in tune with their bodies via a practice that is soothing to the nervous system and pleasurable to the body. All levels of experience welcome. Ages 16 and up. Cash or Venmo. 11 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. $7. 603-8043. movementaz.org.
RUN AND DANCE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS
Tenth Annual Pecan Classic 3.3 Mile and Family Fun Run — Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. Live entertainment, real harvest demonstrations, hayrides, games, regional food, pecan-related dishes, arts and crafts. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10. $25. 820-6447. taggrun.com.
Zumba — Movement Culture. Zumba takes the “work” out of workout by mixing low and high-intensity moves to produce an awesome calorie-burning dance fitness party. Dance experience not necessary. Noon-1 p.m. Saturdays. $10. 603-8043.
