wellness classes Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our pastoral setting, reconnect with nature, and commit to being well this year. Welcome spring with a weekly walk in our Natural Lands; achieve harmony and balance through t’ai chi; or take a soothing yoga class and leave feeling renewed and restored. In the event of inclement weather, yoga and t’ai chi classes will be held indoors.Participants in any exercise program are encouraged to make sure exercise is approved by their physician. Wellness classes are presented for informational purposes only and are not intended for self-medication.
WELLNESS SATURDAY
Take the first steps towards a healthy, happy, and balanced life in this one-day program. Reduce stress, improve your physical strength, and open yourself up to new experiences by focusing on natural processes that enhance well-being. Start your journey to wellness surrounded by the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Bring your lunch. Saturday, June 3 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 4) 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Register for three sessions of your choosing. Mix it up! $35 (15 people per session) Yoga Engaging in yoga promotes relaxation and increased physical strength. Practice stretching techniques that can improve your flexibility, posture, spinal alignment and core body strength. Session A: 9:30 – 10:30 am Session B: 11 am – 12 pm Session C: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Moving Meditation Focus your mind and finetune your sensory awareness as you feel the air, experience the impression of the land beneath your feet, take in floral fragrances, and hear distant bird calls in this one-hour nature walk. Enjoy deepening your relationship with the natural world. Session A: 9:30 – 10:30 am Session B: 11 am – 12 pm Session C: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
T’ai Chi Improve your balance and increase your range of motion in this graceful, slow-moving form of martial art. T’ai chi has been called the “perfect exercise” because it is accessible to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Session A: 9:30 – 10:30 am Session B: 11 am – 12 pm Session C: 12:30 – 1:30 pm