Ongoing classes in Yoga and Tai Chi in and around Ann Arbor (September - December 2025)
Tai Chi, Martial Arts, and Self Defense
Beginner Tai Chi with Master Wasentha Young • Ongoing Mondays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. AND/OR Thursdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. • Tai Chi, often characterized as a moving mindful meditation, is a series of postures linked together in a continuous flow. It integrates the mind and body, promotes relaxation, as well increases balance and concentration. You can attend both sessions at no extra cost! $225; semester begins September 8. For more information contact the Peaceful Dragon School at (734) 741-0695, email info@peacefuldragonschool.com, or visit peacefuldragonschool.com.
Chen Tai Chi Chuan with Joe Walters • Ongoing Tuesdays AND/OR Thursdays from 5 to 6:00 p.m. AND/OR Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Unique movement art emphasizing inner stillness and relaxation developed through disciplined whole-body integration and refined awareness. Instruction in stance training, coiling exercises, and Chen forms. FREE. For more information contact Joe at nnarbortaichi@gmail.com or visit annarbortaichi.com.
Continuing Tai Chi with Carmo Ribiero • Monday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, October 6, 13, 20, & 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 25, December 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 • 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. • Go beyond the basic principles of Beginners Tai Chi. The movements of Tai Chi are performed in a slow, relaxed fashion and provide numerous mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. Tai Chi has proven to reduce stress, improve balance, focus, memory, and concentration and increase strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. $26 or Class Package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119, email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com, or visit imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Beginner Tai Chi with Carmo Ribiero • Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17, & 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, 19, & 26, December 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 • 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. • Whether you are completely new to Tai Chi or need to practice the fundamentals, learn about this "moving meditation" to help activate and stretch your muscles in a slow, gentle manner. No special clothing or equipment are required. Tai Chi helps to improve mental and physical wellness. $26 or Class Package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119, email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com, or visit imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Advanced Tai Chi with Stuart Eddy • Friday, September 5, 12, 19, & 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, November 7, 14, 21, & 28, December 5, 12, 19, & 26 • Noon to 1:00 p.m. • Go beyond the basic principles of Beginners Tai Chi with movements performed in a slow, relaxed fashion and provide numerous mental, physical and spiritual benefits. Tai Chi has proven to reduce stress, improve balance, flexibility, focus, memory and concentration and increase strength, flexibility and overall well-being. $26 or Class Package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119, email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com, or visit imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Wu Style Tai Chi Chaun with Marilyn Feingold • Sunday, Sept 7, 14, 21, & 28, October 5, 12, 19, & 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, December 7, 14, 21, & 28 • 4 to 5:00 p.m. • Learn the ancient art of meditation in motion with this “soft style” martial art emphasizing relaxation and balance. Drop-in - $5 per session collected at the door. For more information contact Jewel Heart at (734) 994-3387, email programs@jewelheart.org, or visit jewelheart.org.
Free Try-It Adult Tang Soo Do (Korean Martial Art) • Wednesday, September 10 • 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. • Free Try-It class for ages 18+ to try Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art. Learn basic blocks, strikes and kicks. If you enjoy the class, sign up for an eight-week session following and earn your yellow belt. No experience needed, all fitness levels welcome. FREE. For more information contact Lynda at (248) 739-0841, email balancepoint.fitness@gmail.com, or visit balancepointfitnessa2.com.
Free Try-It Self-Defense Class with Lynda Gronlund • Sunday, September 14 • 1 to 2:00 p.m. • Try a free self-defense class for ages 16+. Like it? Sign up for the six-week session following if desired. Learn prevention, situational awareness, and quick releases from common grabs. FREE. For more information contact Lynda at (248) 739-0841, email balancepoint.fitness@gmail.com, or visit balancepointfitnessa2.com.
Yoga
Iyengar Yoga with David Rosenberg • Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. AND/OR Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. AND/OR Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Semester begins September 15th. Experience invigorating yoga postures using Iyengar methods to provide strength, flexibility, and balance. Create a feeling of well-being, reduce stress, and release tension. The instructor emphasizes the use of props and individualized instruction so students of varying experience, age, flexibility, and strength can participate together. $125 for the 10-class session. For more information contact David (734) 646-4195, email massage4@aol.com, or visit aarecedonline.com.
Wild Goose Qigong with Master Wasentha Young • Ongoing Tuesdays from 6 to 7:00 p.m. AND/OR Thursdays 10 to 11:00 a.m. • The Wild Goose Qigong Form—continuous movement using imagery, yogic like stretching, touching acu-points, and engaging with universe, nature, and earth energies. Come Tuesdays (hybrid) and/or Thursdays (in-person) same price. Not wheelchair accessible. $225 for semester; begins September 9. For more information contact the Peaceful Dragon School at (734) 741-0695, email info@peacefuldragonschool.com, or visit peacefuldragonschool.com.
Yoga with David Black • Ongoing Tuesdays • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. • Beginning and experienced students in the classes learn traditional yoga postures (hatha yoga) with an emphasis on relaxation, concentration, and working with the breath. Classes fill up quickly, so early registration is necessary; semester begins September 9. $12 per session. For more information contact the Zen Buddhist Temple at (734) 761-6520 or email annarborzentemple@gmail.com.
Yoga for Athletes & More with Yoga House Ann Arbor • Ongoing Wednesdays • 6 to 7:30 p.m. • Anyone looking for a strong practice will enjoy increasing core strength, enhancing flexibility, agility, balance, and mental focus with this fun and energetic practice. For more information visit yogahouseannarbor.com.
Hatha Yoga with Sam Lieberman • Ongoing Thursdays • 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. • Grounded, breath-led movement that builds strength, balance, and calm from the inside out. Drop-in $18 per session. 10% senior discount. Packages for yoga programs are available. Cash or Venmo at the door. Bring your own mats. For more information contact Jewel Heart at (734) 994-3387, email programs@jewelheart.org, or visit jewelheart.org.
Yoga Stretch with Samantha Lieberman • Ongoing Thursdays • 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. • A full-body reset with intentional stretching to release tension and move with more freedom. Drop-in $18 per session. 10% senior discount. Packages for yoga programs are available. Cash or Venmo at the door. Bring your own mats. For more information contact Jewel Heart at (734) 994-3387, email programs@jewelheart.org, or visit jewelheart.org.
Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Classes with Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat • Ongoing Saturdays • 2 to 3:30 p.m. • Taught in the Golden Lotus Yoga style developed in the 1950s by Yogacharya J. Oliver Black, a direct disciple of Yogananda, these classes are slow-paced, meditative, and designed for all levels of experience. Each class includes short meditations and is infused with spiritual inspiration to attune you with the sacred being that you are. FREE, donations accepted to support free class offerings. For more information contact Song of the Morning at (989) 983-4107, email office@songofthemorning.org, or visit songofthemorning.org.
Gentle Flow Yoga with Caitie Shaughnessy • Monday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, October 6, 13, 20, & 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 • 11 a.m. to Noon • Gentle Flow Yoga is the perfect experience for anyone who enjoys yoga and would like a gentle to moderate level of challenge. The class incorporates breath work, standing flow sequences, prone and supine work, and different anatomical areas of focused support as well. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Ashtanga with Sandra Allen • Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, October 7, 14, 21, & 28, November 4, 11, 18, & 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 • 9 to 10:00 a.m. • Ashtanga yoga is a regimented series of asanas "postures" that are connected to the breath. The focus in this class is the first half of the primary series. Students may advance or modify as guided by the instructor. Ashtanga is foundational for any yoga class for proper alignment and strengthening. Set an intention to challenge yourself. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Yoga Essentials with Laurie Dean • Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, October 7, 14, 21, & 28, November 4, 11, 18, & 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Participants will learn the building blocks of yoga practice. These classes are great for beginning and intermediate level practitioners looking to establish good form, balance, and flow in their practice. Your instructor will lead you through basic and gentle standing and seated poses and you will learn about the healing benefits of Yoga. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Hatha Yoga with Wendy Dolen • Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, October 7, 14, 21, & 28, November 4, 11, 18, & 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 • 5 to 6:00 p.m. • Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga primarily concerned with mastery of the body. The term is derived from the Sanskrit ‘ha’, meaning sun, and ‘tha’, meaning moon, leading to the common interpretation that Hatha practices are designed to unite and balance these two energies. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Hatha-Flow Yoga for Wellness (Beginner/Level 1— Intermediate/Level 2) with Andrea Astley Dinsdale of Crysterra Wellness • Tuesday, September 2, 9,16, 23, & 30, October 7 AND/OR Tuesday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, & 25, December 2, 9, & 16 • 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Improve physical and mental balance, flexibility, strength, and stamina with this moderately challenging yoga practice. Vinyasa: “flow” through connection of breath and movement and Hatha: “sun and moon” balance and unification in Sanskrit. Suitable for those with a moderate fitness level, some experience with yoga is helpful although not necessary. $98/$108. For more information visit crysterrawellness.com.
Morning Flow Vinyasa Yoga (Beginner/Level 1—Intermediate/Level 2) with Andrea Astley Dinsdale of Crysterra Wellness • Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17, & 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 AND/OR Wednesday, October 29, November, 5, 12, 19, & 26, December 3 &10 • 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. • Get up and get moving through a series of fluid postures flowing through sequences of sun salutations, standing and seated postures in this energizing early morning class. Emphasis is placed on linking breath with movement, increasing strength, flexibility, and stamina. This class is suitable for most fitness and experience levels. Virtual only. $98/$108. For more information visit crysterrawellness.com.
Healthy Aging: Yoga Sculpt with Laurie Dean • Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17, & 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, 19, & 26, December 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 • 10 to 11:00 a.m. • Yoga Sculpt is designed to build bone strength through dynamic movement while using light weight. Participants can expect each class to consist of a light cardio warm up, movement and strengthening via weights, balance, posture/breath work, and a cool down stretch/mobility routine. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Yin Restorative Yoga with JT Quon • Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, & 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, November 6, 13, 20, & 27, December 4, 11, & 18• 9 to 10:00 a.m. • Give yourself the downtime needed to quiet the mind, find a sense of peace, and stretch your body. Yin Restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. Class is a mix of restorative yoga combined with yin yoga which will allow you to experience a rejuvenating and restful practice. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com
Hatha Yoga with JT Quon • Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, & 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, November 6, 13, 20, & 27, December 4, 11, & 18 • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga primarily concerned with mastery of the body. The term is derived from the Sanskrit ‘ha’, meaning sun, and ‘tha’, meaning moon, leading to the common interpretation that Hatha practices are designed to unite and balance these two energies. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Gentle Restorative Yoga for Stress & Anxiety Relief (Beginner/Level 1) with Andrea Astley Dinsdale of Crysterra Wellness • Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9,16, & 23 • 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. AND/OR Thursday, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, & 27, December 4, 11& 18 • Relax and Restore with this gentle stress and anxiety relieving yoga practice. Create harmony and balance of body and mind through physical postures, breathing techniques, and an extended guided relaxation at the end of class. Suitable for most fitness and experience levels. $98/$108. For more information visit crysterrawellness.com.
Yoga Movement and Flow with Wendy Dolen • Friday, September 5, 12, 19, & 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, November 7, 14, 21, & 28, December 5, 12, 19, & 26 • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Learn the building blocks of a yoga practice and variations for postures and movement that work best for you. These classes are great for beginning and intermediate level practitioners looking to establish good form, balance, and flow in their practice. With guided instruction explore what works best for you. No prior yoga experience necessary. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com
First Friday Micro-Retreat with Leslie Pertz • Friday September 5; October 3; November 7; December 5 • 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. • A collaboration with 7 Notes Natural Health, LLC and Peachtree Yoga, LLC. A series of three events held at one location, 60-minute yoga class, 20 minute guided/reiki meditation, and 90-minute sound bath. Come for one event, two events, or stay for all three for an evening of self-care to reset and refresh. You must register separately for each event. Sound bath $40; yoga and meditation are pay-what-you-can. For more information contact Leslie at info@peachtreewellnessmi.com or visit lesliepertz.com.
Slow Flow Vinyasa II/III with JT Quon • Saturday, September 6, 13, 20, & 27, October 4, 11, 18, & 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, December 6, 13, 20, & 27 • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. • Participants will learn the building blocks of yoga practice in a variety of introductory classes. These classes are great for beginning and intermediate level practitioners looking to establish good form, balance, and flow in their practice. Many classes are the perfect refresher of the fundamentals important to Yoga practice. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com
Vinyasa: Level I/II with JT Quon • Sunday, Sept 7, 14, 21, & 28, October 5, 12, 19, & 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, December 7, 14, 21, & 28 • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. • An energizing practice that links breath to movement through a series of poses to form a continuous flow that helps improve strength, flexibility, and balance. This class is appropriate for those who are new to Vinyasa and provides challenge to those with experience seeking a stimulating practice. $26 per class or class package available. For more information contact Imagine Fitness and Yoga at (734) 622-8119 or email imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com.
Moving Through Grief with Zion Well Yoga • Wednesday, September 17 • 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. • Moving Through Grief is a gentle, grounding workshop designed to support you through the tender experience of loss. We’ll begin with restorative yoga—a deeply nourishing practice where the body is supported in stillness, allowing the nervous system to regulate and the subtleties of emotion to move through. This intentional space creates room for clarity, connection, and healing. We'll close with a short, supportive conversation on grief in community. No experience needed—just bring yourself. 18+. For more information visit zionwell.com.
Humans: Divine Co-creators in the Cosmos with Barbara Brodsky, Aaron, Colette Simone, & Yeshua • Saturday, October 4, November 1, & December 6 • 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • These workshops introduced the vast, multidimensional cosmos we inhabit and how humans contribute to the inter-cosmos collective. Guided by Aaron, Yeshua, and Spirit Friends, we explored honoring all beings, cultivating love-based discernment, and saying no to distortion. Now we deepen this work, exploring co-creation and humanity’s role in expanding positive polarity in the multiverse. For more information contact the Deep Spring Center at (734) 477-5848, email om@deepspring.org, or visit deepspring.org.
Peaceful Dragon Rising Stretches with Master Wasentha Young • Thursday, October 23 & 30, November 6 & 13 • 8 to 8:40 a.m. • During these sessions you will learn 15 Qigong (energy work) stretches. This easy to learn routine offers a great way to start your day. The range of stretches, head to toes, are done from a standing or seated position and help to loosen up and relaxing muscles. Participants must be able to navigate one flight of stairs. $50. For more information contact the Peaceful Dragon School at (734) 741-0695, email info@peacefuldragonschool.com, or visit peacefuldragonschool.com.
Yoga Nidra Workshop with Andrea Astley Dinsdale of Crysterra Wellness • Friday, November 7 • 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Yoga Nidra promotes the production of low beta, increases and balances alpha and theta, and produces delta brainwaves. One hour of Yoga Nidra is said to be equivalent to four hours of restorative sleep! This gentle workshop pairs a calming yoga practice with guided Yoga Nidra Meditation. Suitable for all fitness and experience levels. $30/$35. For more information visit crysterrawellness.com.