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
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Beginners: July 22 – Sept. 9, 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 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
8-Week Series: July 22, 2025 - Sep. 09, 2025
The Art and Science of Tai Chi for Intermediates: July 22 – Sept. 9, 2025
Overview Join the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and Shin Lin, PhD, for an in-person Tai Chi class. This 5-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 5:40 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
8-Week Series: July 22, 2025 - Sep. 09, 2025
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): September 8 – October 27, 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
Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills
Sep. 20, 2025 - Sep. 21, 2025
The Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills workshop is designed for individuals who want to integrate self-compassion into their personal lives and professional work. It is open to the general public and provides a total of 12 hours of training over two days. When we fail, make mistakes, or we’re faced with life challenges, it is easy
Sa 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Su 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Mindful Sustainability: Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 2025
Transform climate anxiety into mindful, impactful pro-environmental action. Developed by the Inner Green Deal and commonly taught around the world as “Mindfulness-Based Sustainable Transformation,” this course will guide you through a series of experiential sessions, supporting the development of inner awareness, resilience, and emotional clarity to help you engage meaningfully with environmental challenges. Guided by mindfulness and whole-person
Sa 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
6-Week Series: Sep. 27, 2025 - Nov. 01, 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
