Class Listing

a group practicing tai chi on grass in morning sun
Tai Chi for Beginners: 10-Session Series (Jan. 27-April 14, 2025)
Overview Tai Chi can be good for your health – whether you are just beginning an exercise program, are restricted by a medical condition, or are in peak physical health. This low-impact exercise is often combined with Qigong to increase vital energy and help the body heal itself. Tai Chi has been shown to improve

M 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Jan. 27, 2025 - April 14, 2025
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): March 4-April 29, 2025
Created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the most widely researched mindfulness intervention in the world. MBSR allows you to cultivate a different relationship between you and the things that challenge you in your life. Most of us are in “auto-pilot” much of the day

Tu 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

8-Week Series: March 04, 2025 - April 29, 2025

Overhead view of Shin Lin teaching Tai Chi class outside of Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Intermediates: March 18-May 13, 2025
Overview Join the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and Shin Lin, PhD, for an in-person and beginner-friendly Tai Chi class. This 8-week series will provide participants with an in-depth teaching of Tai Chi focused on strengthening muscles, tendons and bones; improving cardiovascular, respiratory and immune functions; enhancing mood, sleep, memory, cognition and brain

Tu 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

8-Week Series: March 18, 2025 - May 13, 2025

Shin Lin teaches Tai Chi class outside of Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Beginners: March 18-May 13, 2025
Overview Join the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and Shin Lin, PhD, for an in-person and beginner-friendly Tai Chi class. This 8-week series will provide participants with an in-depth teaching of Tai Chi focused on strengthening muscles, tendons and bones; improving cardiovascular, respiratory and immune functions; enhancing mood, sleep, memory, cognition and brain

Tu 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

8-Week Series: March 18, 2025 - May 13, 2025

Mushroom 2.0: April 15, 2025
Embark on a flavorful journey with our “Mushrooms 2.0” cooking class. Master the rich, velvety texture of Mushroom Cappuccino Soup, perfectly blending earthy mushrooms with cream. Learn to craft a hearty Vegan Mushroom Shawarma, paired with a luscious tahini sauce that brings depth to every bite. Lastly, discover the art of preparing Enoki Mushroom Noodles

Tu 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

April 15, 2025
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): June 3-July 22, 2025
Created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the most widely researched mindfulness intervention in the world. MBSR allows you to cultivate a different relationship between you and the things that challenge you in your life. Most of us are in “auto-pilot” much of the day

Tu 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

8-Week Series: June 03, 2025 - July 22, 2025

Tai Chi students indoors
Tai Chi for Beginners: June 16 – August 18, 2025
Overview Tai Chi can be good for your health – whether you are just beginning an exercise program, are restricted by a medical condition, or are in peak physical health. This low-impact exercise is often combined with Qigong to increase vital energy and help the body heal itself. Tai Chi has been shown to improve

M 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

10-Week Series: June 16, 2025 - Aug. 18, 2025

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): September 8 – October 25, 2025
Created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the most widely researched mindfulness intervention in the world. MBSR allows you to cultivate a different relationship between you and the things that challenge you in your life. Most of us are in “auto-pilot” much of the day

M 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

8-Week Series: Sep. 08, 2025 - Oct. 27, 2025

Tai Chi for Beginners: Oct 13 – Dec 15, 2025
Overview Tai Chi can be good for your health – whether you are just beginning an exercise program, are restricted by a medical condition, or are in peak physical health. This low-impact exercise is often combined with Qigong to increase vital energy and help the body heal itself. Tai Chi has been shown to improve

M 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

10-Week Series: Oct. 13, 2025 - Dec. 15, 2025