Tai Chi, Martial Arts and Meditation
Sun Style 73 Tai Chi — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Continues on from part two and is for those who already know the 40 forms. Register at webcams.pima.gov. 11 a.m.-noon. April 30. $45. 742-4600.
Tai Chi Balance — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Learn essential principles of posture, movement, and breathing. Monday: Basics; Thursday: Yang24. 11 a.m.-noon. April 30 and May 3. $10 a day;$30 a month. 296-9212. sunrisechapel.org.
Tai Chi for Health — TCA2 and Sun73 — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. Part two Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sun 73. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Mondays. $10; $65 for nine weeks. 780-6751. heatherchalon.com.
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Tai Chi ForArthritis-Part 2 — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. For those who have learned the basic six and advanced six. Class goes into nine additional moves. Register at webcams.pima.gov. 12:15-1:15 p.m. April 30. $45. 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.
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.
Capoeira 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.
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.
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.
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. heatherchalon.com.
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.
Advanced 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.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention — Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. Improve balance and build muscle strength, relieve pain, reduce stress and improve your lifestyle. May be done standing or seated. $10 a day; $35 a month. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. May 2-30. $10. 742-4600.
Tucson Capoeira Beginners Class — Movement Culture. Brazilian martial arts. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $15. 603-8043. tucsoncapoeira.org.
Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. Gentle enough for seniors and those needing to improve balance. Learn how to relax and enjoy better health while gaining more control of your movements in your daily life. 11 a.m.- noon. Fridays. May 4-25. $36. 742-4600.
Saturday Tai Chi — The Hoff 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. windrivertaichi.com.
Pilates in the Plaza — St. Philips Plaza, 1980 E. River Road. Designed to introduce the work and demonstrate how Pilates can change lives through guided exercise and movement. Wear workout attire and bring a yoga mat, expect to be in bare feet or socks on the mat. 9-10 a.m. May 6. Free. 323-7070. bodyworkspilates.com.
Meditate with Your Dog: Balance and Well-Being — United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E. Hawthorne St. Learn healing and meditation techniques that you can use with all animals and new ways to communicate and deepen the human-animal bond. Bring photos of deceased animals, well-socialized dogs and doggie bed, treats, water. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 6. $5. 603-0407. unitedfellowshipchapel.org.
Yoga
Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga — Quaker Meeting House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. Breathing, yogic exercises and laughter designed to promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500. laughteryoga.org.
Yoga in the Buff — The Hoff Studio. Class is for the benefit of self-expression, personal development, and release of ego and body-image issues. Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Ages 18 and up. Clothing Optional Co-ed. 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. $10. 333-5905. yogainthebuff.com.
Yoga in the Buff — Movement Culture. Clothing optional co-ed. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 250-2331. yogainthebuff.com.
Adaptive Athletics
Wheelchair Tennis — Reffkin Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon Way. Bring your own sports wheelchair and racquet. Ages 15 and up. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Free. 370-0588. soazadaptivesports.org.
Other Workout Ideas
Brewery Bootcamp — Dragoon Brewing Co., 1859 W. Grant Road. All fitness levels. Bring a sweat towel, bottle of water and something to lay on. 21 and up. 11 a.m.-noon. Sundays. May 6-27. $10 includes first beer. 465-6895. facebook.com.
Belly Dance Fusion Class — The Hoff Studio. Learn body isolation, bellydance basic movements, tribal combos, group dynamics, and how to follow cues. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in, and bring water. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays. $10. 333-5905. thehoffstudio.com.

