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Coping Skills for Tough Times (Ella Baker)
Feeling stressed is a part of life, but moving through stress quickly is a skill we can all develop. Learn when to use coping skills for stress, how to use them, and which kinds are most effective. In this class, we will cover the differences between thought spiraling versus emotional processing, bust myths related to mental health, and discuss tools to more quickly get you out of a rut and back on track to living your best life. -
Go with the Flow: Vinyasa Yoga (Seward)
This class introduces the foundations of Vinyasa yoga in a supportive and accessible way. Students will learn basic poses, safe alignment, and simple breathing techniques while building strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Instructor Amanda Kern, a certified yoga teacher, provides clear instruction and modifications to meet all ability levels. Whether you are new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this class offers a calm and encouraging environment to develop confidence and mindfulness on the mat. -
Hatha Yoga for Strength & Mobility (Lake Harriet Upper)
Build strength, flexibility, and balance through a steady Hatha yoga practice focused on mindful movement and mobility. This class emphasizes alignment, functional strength, breath awareness, and gentle stretching to support everyday movement and overall well-being. Suitable for beginners and continuing students seeking improved mobility, stability, and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. -
Intro to Mindfulness & Meditation (Washburn)
For anyone curious about meditation, returning to a practice, or simply seeking some space outside the rush of work, family, and news. Over six weeks we cover the foundations — how to meditate, what to expect (including the squirrely mind!), and how to bring mindfulness into daily life. Each session includes guided meditation and open time for questions and reflection. Taught in the Insight (Vipassana) tradition. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450. -
Mindfulness Meditation (Roosevelt)
Meditation has been proven to decrease stress and anxiety, improve attention and empathy, and slow down cognitive decline. This class will teach a timeless mindfulness meditation technique in a casual environment that welcomes complete beginners, casual meditators, and all questions. We’ll also explore other types of meditation and how to incorporate mindfulness into your life. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants. -
Navigating Chronic Stress: Reclaim Your Nervous System & Life (Lake Harriet Upper)
You're not lazy. You're not weak. You're not "just stressed." You're running on a nervous system that has been in overdrive for so long it's forgotten what calm feels like. And the worst part? You've probably started to think that's just who you are now. It's not. Chronic stress isn't a personality trait — it's a biology problem. And once you understand what's actually happening in your body, you can start doing something about it. In this workshop, you'll learn how your nervous system responds to ongoing stress, why the usual advice ("sleep more, worry less") doesn't work, and what actually helps your body find its way back to regulated, grounded, and functional. We'll explore practical somatic tools — meaning things you do with your body, not just your brain — along with honest conversation about burnout, identity, and what it means to stop just surviving. This is for you if you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. If you've lost the thread of who you are outside of everything you're managing. If you keep waiting to feel better and it keeps not happening. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through this. There's a different way. -
Restoring the Mind & Body: Nervous System Support to Improve Wellbeing (Ella Baker)
This course is for anyone and everyone who wishes to build their capacity to manage stress, restore their energy, and live a more present and rooted life. Taught over 5 weeks, this series is geared toward those who are newer to nervous system regulation and its benefits and/or those in search of a comprehensive refresher. This course will introduce you to foundational theories of somatic healing and nervous system science, and provide an overview of supportive practices. You will gain insight into your personal nervous system, and build strategies for self regulation and restoration that are suited to your unique needs. You will also learn about the social dimensions of nervous system support and how understanding the nervous system can empower you to offer grounding support for loved ones and community in times of shared strife. -
Self Massage for Stress Reduction (Camden)
Learn how to personally relieve the pain and tension in your shoulders and arms using simple techniques that encourage relaxation, calm the mind and accelerate healing. Your own touch has the power to comfort, re-balance and release stress on physical, emotional and spiritual levels. -
Shoulder Massage for Couples (Camden)
Just in time for Valentines Day! Learn simple techniques that encourage relaxation, calm the mind and accelerate healing. Relieve shoulder and neck pain, tension headaches, tight jaws, carpal tunnel syndrome and tension due to computer use. Must register with a partner. Price is per person. -
WaitlistMichael Stone (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Somatic Yoga to Free Your Core (Ella Baker)
This workshop will focus on small, somatic movements to help you release long-held tension patterns within the core and throughout the back. You can expect to leave this class feeling softer and freer in your body, with a more regulated nervous system. Note: There are two additional workshops in this series, which will follow-up on the work done in this core workshop - a hip release workshop on November 10 and a shoulder/neck release workshop on November 17. (Participation in all three workshops is not required.) If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
WaitlistMichael Stone (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Somatic Yoga to Soften Your Hips (Ella Baker)
This workshop will focus on small, somatic movements to help you release chronic tension and pain in the hips, knees, and legs. You can expect to leave this class feeling softer and freer in your body, with a more regulated nervous system. Note: There are three workshops in this series - while you will absolutely still benefit from taking just one of the three workshops, the core workshop on October 27 is designed to be the foundation for this hips workshop. (Participation in all three workshops is not required.) If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
WaitlistMichael Stone (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Somatic Yoga to Soften Your Shoulders (Ella Baker)
This workshop will focus on small, somatic movements to help you release chronic tension and pain in the shoulders and neck. You can expect to leave this class feeling softer and freer in your body, with a more regulated nervous system. Note: There are three workshops in this series - while you will absolutely still benefit from taking just one of the three workshops, the core workshop on October 27 is designed to be the foundation for this shoulders workshop. (Participation in all three workshops is not required.) If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Sound & Energy Healing (Lake Harriet Upper)
A relaxing experience designed to help your body and mind unwind. Using calming sounds from instruments like singing bowls and gentle guided techniques, this class supports stress relief, focus, and overall wellbeing. No experience is needed—just come as you are, get comfortable, and allow yourself time to rest and reset. Bring a comfortable mat to lay on and wear clothing you can relax in. This session is in partnership with Golden Phoenix Healing. -
Sound Bath & Meditation (Camden)
Sound healing is an alternative therapy used to help relax and heal you on a physiological level, deepening your conscious awareness and inducing the brain waves to enter into theta and delta states of being, where deep healing occurs. Lie down and rest as the healing instruments are played; this is a passive activity that will provide you with deep rest and recalibration. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat to lie on. If the class is full, sign up for the waiting list and we will open a second session if enough people are waiting. -
WaitlistGobierno Cholula (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Tai Chi (Lake Harriet Upper)
Tai Chi is a simple traditional Chinese practice that uses inner strength or "Qi" to feel better. Learn the "form", which is a continuous sequence of postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, to improve blood circulation, balance, and your overall health. Instruction is designed for people of all ages and physical abilities. No special clothes or mats are needed. -
WaitlistSens 89 : Nouvel an chinois (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Tai Chi: Qigong 1 (Northeast)
Tai Chi is a simple traditional Chinese practice that uses inner strength or "Qi" to feel better. Learn the "form", which is a continuous sequence of postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, to improve blood circulation, balance, and your overall health. Instruction is designed for people of all ages and physical abilities. No special clothes or mats are needed. -
Starting SoonCornwall Taoist Tai Chi Group (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Tai Chi: Qigong 2 (Northeast)
Learn more advanced postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, while continuing to gain an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts. Prerequisite: Tai Chi Qigong 1 or Tai Chi experience. Time will be devoted to review. -
Unwinding 1: Self-Myofascial Release (Ella Baker)
Explore fundamentals such as: What is fascia? How do Myofascial Release and Unwinding work? Begin your journey of learning to connect to your body and self-treat using the simple and gentle principles of Myofascial Release and Unwinding. This is not a class for professional certification. -
Urban Forest Bathing at North Mississippi Regional Park (Camden)
You don’t have to have a passport or board a plane to experience the healing properties of forest bathing, a meditation practice that originated in Japan. Right in our own backyard of the Camden neighborhood at North Mississippi Regional Park you can join a guided forest bathing experience where you can disconnect from technology and connect with nature. This is not a hike. You will be guided to move at a snail’s space and invited to open your senses of sound, smell, touch and taste. Don’t worry. We won’t be eating trees. Rather after approximately an hour of forest bathing we will share a cup of herbal tea. You will learn about the history and health benefits of forest therapy. Wear warm, comfortable clothes and bring your curiosity. -
Starting SoonMichael Stone (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Yoga & Mindfulness (Ella Baker)
Yoga asana (physical postures) prepare the mind for stillness. In this all-levels class, we will practice postures for 60 minutes and end with a 15 minute meditation. Modification and options will always be offered. We will learn about the history of yoga asana practice and the physiological and neurological benefits of yoga asana and meditation, too. Everyone and every body is welcome! -
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Yoga & Mindfulness (Seward)
This class is to support you in releasing tension and stress in your body and mind. We will start with a moderate to slow hatha style flow, and end class with a guided relaxation meditation. Focus will be on breath, alignment, and tapping into yourself and the present moment. All levels are welcome. By the end of the class you will feel rejuvenated as well as relaxed. Instructor Mandy Gavin welcomes you! Also offered during the meditation portion but completely optional will be hands-on relaxation assist (such as a light pressure to the shoulders during the meditation) and essential oil spritz. Note you will need to get on hands and knees and lay on the floor at times. Please have your own mat available and bring a blanket if you’d like to cover up during the meditation portion. -
Yoga for Clarity & Creativity (Camden)
This yoga practice will gently increase your flexibility while strengthening your body and calming your nervous system. Through movement, guided visualizations, and breath work you’ll create space for clarity and ease. The practice and collective energy of the class community will help you connect more fully with yourself and with what matters most. -
WaitlistStrelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Yoga: Fitness (Northeast)
Increase your strength, flexibility and balance while learning relaxation and breathing techniques through yoga exercises. Please bring your own Yoga Mat. Please join the waitlist if the class is full.