Class Listing

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: 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

Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course: January 24 – March 14
A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life. Christopher Germer, Ph.D. About The Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course is designed to nurture self-awareness and self-compassion, thereby assisting adults in navigating their daily hurdles with greater ease. Research demonstrates that self-compassion significantly enhances emotional

Varied Times and Dates

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
Acupressure for Labor Pain and After Delivery Care 2025
Integrative, non-pharmacologic approaches to care Acupressure can be used to support labor pain, breastfeeding and to promote the overall health and wellness of a new mom during the first days after birth. Join us for a 60-minute instructor-led-group (Zoom) acupressure class designed by an experienced licensed acupuncturist from the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute to
Feb. 13, 2025 - Dec. 11, 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
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
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
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

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