Class Schedule May – August 2024

ONE-DAY YOGA WORKSHOPS 

NEW! Flow & Bloom: Yoga, Live Music & Meditation | May 9 | IN-PERSON

Mark your calendars for a special golden hour yoga practice, live music, and meditation experience outside in the Garden (weather-permitting) with yoga instructor and singer-songwriter Erin Provencher. Come as you are. Move and breathe, then rest and receive in community. “Every single thing in your life heals and blossoms when you rest.” – Jaiya John

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ONE-DAY BEAUTY WORKSHOPS

NEW! Botanical Bath Salts & Sugar Scrubs | June 4 | IN-PERSON

Learn how to make your own natural, plant-based sugar scrubs and bath salts with Mary Murphy and Courtney Owens, a mother-daughter team from Wandering Cow Farm. Explore combinations of ingredients and learn why they are beneficial to your skin. Use essential and base oils, herbs, plants and minerals to create your own jar of sugar scrub and bath salt to take home with you. 

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ONE-DAY MINDFUL ART WORKSHOPS 

NEW! Harmony Among Hues: Drawing Inspiration from Nature with Artist in Residence Kyle Epps | June 15 | IN-PERSON

Join the Garden’s Artist in Residence, Kyle Epps, in finding serenity and creative inspiration amidst nature’s palette. Through guided meditation, you’ll harmonize with the Garden’s tranquil energy, immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings. With pastels in hand, explore the vibrant hues of the Garden, translating your inner reflections onto canvas. This workshop will be held outdoors in the Flagler Garden.

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SERIES

 We believe that all adults in our community should have access to plant-based, nature-focused learning opportunities. The learning opportunities in this series offer several pricing tiers so you can register at the amount you’re able to pay. 

Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe | August 24 | IN-PERSON

Through a slow flow, instructor Michelle Israel will guide you into a gentle practice that will help you connect with your own self and the community. Incorporating different tools like meditation, mudras, breath work, or essential oils, this class will allow you to feel grounded and find joy and peace in every day. Instruction will be provided in both Spanish and English. Being a native Spanish speaker, Michelle offers a safe space for those who want to learn something new, find a new perspective, or deepen their practice while feeling restored. Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker or want to practice your dual-language skills, we invite you to come practice Yoga in an inclusive environment. Class will take place in the garden or inside at the garden depending on the weather.

Mediante una secuencia suave, la instructora Michelle Israel te guiará en una práctica calmada que te ayudará a conectar contigo mismo y con tu comunidad. Incorporando diferentes herramientas como la meditación, los mudras, la respiración, o los aceites esenciales, ésta clase te permitirá sentirte aterrizado y encontrar gozo y paz en cada día. La instrucción será tanto en inglés como en español. Siendo hispanohablante de nacimiento, Michelle ofrece un espacio seguro para aquellos que quieren aprender algo nuevo, busquen nuevas perspectivas, deseén adentrarse más en su práctica o necesiten sentirse restaurados. Ya sea que el español sea tu primer idioma, o quieras practicar tus habilidades bilingües, te invitamos a practicar Yoga en un ambiente inclusivo. La clase se llevará a cabo en el jardín, o en el interior, dependiendo del clima.

For additional learning opportunities in this series, visit our Learning Opportunities for All page. 

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*Garden Salutations Gentle Yoga IN-PERSON

This gentle yoga practice is designed for those who wish to feel a sense of ease, strength and balance in their daily movements and experience inner peace and community in the welcoming setting of the Garden. Instructor Rie Monique Cherie brings a multifaceted therapeutic approach.  Classes take place in a mix of outdoor and indoor settings, weather permitting.

May-June Gentle Yoga | May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 

July-August Gentle Yoga | July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 

August-September Gentle Yoga | August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24

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*Vinyasa Flow Yoga at the Garden IN-PERSON

Join Iffet Davis, ERYT-200, for a delightful flowing yoga practice in our beautiful Gardens! This early-evening Vinyasa Flow class will be a great wind-down from your workday, and help you flow through the rest of the week. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, depending on the weather.

May-June Vinyasa Flow Yoga | May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 

July Vinyasa Flow Yoga | July 10, 17, 24 

August Vinyasa Flow Yoga | August 7, 14, 21, 28 

September Vinyasa Flow Yoga | September 4, 11, 18

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*Monday Tai Chi at the Garden IN-PERSON

Experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation through the 5 Elements Form of Tai Chi. Join Rie Monique Cherie in community to explore your inner nature and the nature of the Garden while building strength, fostering mobility and increasing balance. Classes take outside, weather permitting.

May-June Monday Tai Chi | May 13, 20, June 3, 17 

July-August Monday Tai Chi | July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 

August-September Monday Tai Chi | August 19, 26, September 9, 16, 23, 30

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*Tuesday Tai Chi at the Garden IN-PERSON

Experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation through the 5 Elements Form of Tai Chi. Join Rie Monique Cherie in community to explore your inner nature and the nature of the Garden while building strength, fostering mobility and increasing balance. Classes take outside, weather permitting.

May-June Tuesday Tai Chi | May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 18 

July-August Tuesday Tai Chi | July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 

August-September Tuesday Tai Chi | August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17

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*Interested in a movement course that has already started? You can still sign up and our system will automatically pro-rate your fee to cover only the remaining sessions in the series.