Past Classes

Middle Eastern Favorites: March 25, 2025
In our “Middle Eastern Favorites” cooking class, discover the bold flavors and aromatic spices that define this region as you learn to make tender stuffed grape leaves (dolmas), vibrant tabbouleh salad, and succulent chicken shawarma served with hearty mujadara lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions. End the experience with a sweet indulgence—flaky pistachio and

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

March 25, 2025
Spice and Herbs Skill Building: March 11, 2025
Elevate your cooking with our “Spice and Herbs Skill Building” class. Explore the bold flavors of spices and herbs as you create crispy za’atar roasted chickpeas on a fresh herb salad, jerk-spiced chicken with beans and rice, and chai-spiced oatmeal breakfast cookies. Gain confidence in balancing flavors and using spices to transform everyday dishes into

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

March 11, 2025
Artisan Bread Baking: March 6, 2025
Discover the art of breadmaking in our “Artisan Bread Baking” class. Learn the secrets to crafting airy sourdough bread, golden focaccia, and a rustic tomato bruschetta to complement your creations. Pair your breads with a flavorful spiced balsamic dipping oil, and as a bonus, leave with your very own sourdough starter to continue your bread-baking journey

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

March 06, 2025
Meal Prep 101: February 25, 2025
Simplify your weekly routine with “Meal Prep 101,” a hands-on class designed to help you prepare nutritious and delicious meals in advance. Learn time-saving strategies while creating a vibrant rainbow grain bowl with lentil meatballs, flavorful sheet pan chicken and vegetables with chimichurri sauce, and a quick “instant” ramen veggie noodle bowl. Leave with practical

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

Feb. 25, 2025
Knife Skills: February 20, 2025
Sharpen your culinary skills in our “Knife Skills” cooking class. Learn essential cutting techniques to save time, improve safety, and enhance precision. Practice your skills while preparing a vibrant chopped Mediterranean salad with poached salmon, a comforting classic ratatouille, and a warm fruit crisp drizzled with honey. Master your knife and elevate your kitchen confidence.

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

Feb. 20, 2025
Flavorful Fiber Bombs: February 18, 2025
In this “Flavorful Fiber Bombs” cooking class, discover how fiber-rich foods can help improve digestion, support heart health, and keep you feeling full and energized. Create delicious homemade seed crackers with smoky spiced hummus, hearty sweet potato and black bean tacos, and indulgent avocado brownies. Learn how to turn everyday ingredients into nutrient-packed dishes that

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

Feb. 18, 2025
Tai Chi students indoors
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Intermediates: Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 2025
Overview Join the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and Shin Lin, PhD, for an in-person 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 connectivity; and

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

8-Week Series: Jan. 07, 2025 - Feb. 25, 2025

Shin Lin teaching Tai Chi
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Beginners: Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 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: Jan. 07, 2025 - Feb. 25, 2025

Tai Chi students indoors
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Intermediates: November 12 – December 17
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 6-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.

6-Week Series: Nov. 12, 2024 - Dec. 17, 2024

Shin Lin teaching Tai Chi
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Beginners: November 12 – December 17
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 6-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.

6-Week Series: Nov. 12, 2024 - Dec. 17, 2024