Hopkins Community Education

An easy practice open to all levels of experience, Qigong is the art of energy cultivation that originated in ancient China over 5,000 years ago. Qigong includes still and moving postures that are simple, slow, gentle and rhythmic. All Qigong integrates movement, breathing techniques and focused intention.

REFIT® is a "movement + music" experience that combines cardio, stretching, and resistance-training elements to give you a total body workout. Set to upbeat songs with clean lyrics and a positive message, REFIT® is a fitness experience where everybody belongs with fun, repetitive moves and ways to modify for all fitness levels; no dance experience is required. Burn calories, improve your strength and balance, and join our encouraging and empowering community to change your life from the inside out! Participants can choose between a 6-Session Punch Card or a 12-Session Punch Card. Participants can choose to attend any combination of Monday and Friday classes with their 6-Session Punch Card; 12-Session covers all 12 class sessions at a discounted rate.

This online course will include a combination of Tai Chi Ruler and Qigong. Tai Chi Ruler form is an ancient and gentle, yet powerful, exercise of Taoist origin. It is a unique method of cultivating Qi (internal energy) because it uses an external object to aid in its development. The system can be used for self-healing, as well as calming the mind and moving energy throughout the body. In addition, it is a lot of fun and requires very little space! Qigong, also known as Eight Brocades, Silk Brocades, and/or Ba Duan Jin, has been around since the 12th century. The movements are slow, calming, and flowing. Meditative movements help lower blood pressure and stress. Each move focuses on healing the body, mind, and spirit. Recommend flat shoes (no sandals) and comfortable clothes. Suitable for all physical conditions and ages. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to class. Tai Chi Ruler can be purchased from instructor (pick-up $20, mailed $26) or can be purchased from Amazon or Ebay. Can wait until 2nd week to purchase Ruler - not required immediately.

This non-martial, gentle exercise reduces stress, strengthens the body, and restores internal and external balance. The many physical and psychological benefits have been recognized by both medical and scientific research. Tai Chi is recommended by many top medical universities and organizations. In this class, participants will learn a 40 posture Yang family form done in sequence. It requires the ability to stoop, turn and change directions. Not suitable for some physical conditions. Previous experience in Tai Chi recommended.

This gentle SUN family form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation, balance and vitality! The postures are done in a slow, gentle, continuous sequence. Tai Chi has proven through numerous scientific studies to relieve pain, increase range of motion and improve quality of life. Arthritis foundations around the world and the CDC are recommending it for arthritis and fall prevention. This form is suitable for most physical conditions and can be done sitting or standing.

Learn your new fitness routine! Using a mix of cardio and strength training, you will gain bone density, balance, body strength and promote mental well-being. Feel improvement by your fourth class! Participants will gain knowledge on strength training, how to use fitness equipment and what works for each individual participant.