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Museum of Ventura County — New Outdoor Program — Register for ‘Mindfulness @ The Museum”

by Community Contributor • June 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Mindfulness at the Museum

Free Weekly Wellness Classes at

the Museum of Ventura County and the Agriculture Museum

Dear Community Member,

Join us this summer for Mindfulness at the Museum, new weekly free wellness classes outside in the gardens at the Museum of Ventura County and the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula.

You can participate at the Museum of Ventura County (100 E. Main St., Ventura) on Thursdays from 4—5pm and at the Agriculture Museum (926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula) on Saturdays from 10—11am in Santa Paula.

These classes provide fun and free activities for individuals and families. Beginners are encouraged to participate. All classes are free! Classes are limited and registration is required. MVC members get priority access.

Mindfulness at the Museum

brought to you in part by the generous support of

MVC Members will have the opportunity to register for Mindfulness at the Museum first! Consider becoming an MVC Member or making a gift today.

JUNE 2021 @ MVC

100 E. Main St., Ventura, CA

Yoga with Liz Little

Thursday, June 3 @ 4PM

All-Levels class that helps build strength and mobility in the joints, cultivate an increased sense of body awareness, and progressively open the body as you are guided through a strategically designed sequence that leads to a peak pose. Led with thoughtful cues and a mindful pace, this practice will deepen your connection with the classical asanas (postures) of yoga so you can reap their magnificent benefits. Props are welcome and modifications will be provided.

Please bring a mat, water, and any other props you may need for your practice.

Tea Tasting

Thursday, June 10 @ 4PM

Limited to 15 participants

INFORMATION

TBD

Yoga with Liz Little

Thursday, June 17 @ 4PM

Please bring a mat, water, and any other props you may need for your practice.

Tai Chi and Meditation

Thursday, June 24 @ 4PM

INFORMATION

TBD

JUNE 2021 @ AG

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, CA

2021 Programming at the Agriculture Museum is Supported by

Topa Topa Flywheelers.

Rock Painting

Saturday, June 5 @ 10AM

In this class we will be reading The Rock Fairy Book, talking about different ways to paint rocks (without artistic ability), and where to hide/display the rocks. Let’s Paint and Spread JOY!

All supplies will be provided.

Yoga

Saturday, June 19 @ 10AM

This class is Yoga infused with Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”). “Yo-Qi-Ga” is a blend of yoga and qigong to align the body, calm the mind and soothe the nerves. Qigong is the Chinese word which means “to cultivate the Qi”, Prana or Life Force. Alignment based yoga blended with gentle, meditative movements with the breath. Appropriate for all levels, including beginners and seniors. Leave with a calm, focused and revitalized body, mind and spirit.

Yoga for Spanish Speakers

Saturday, June 12 @ 10AM

Esta clase dinámica es para todos los niveles y perfecta para principiantes. Se ofrece una variedad de posturas, que ayudan a conectar la respiración, el movimiento, y la mente. La meta es cultivar la curiosidad sobre la practica de yoga en cual cada persona puede crecer y cultivar un gran respeto para nosotros mismos y nuestros cuerpos.

Por favor traiga un tapete, agua y cualquier otro accesorio que pueda necesitar para tu práctica.

Zumba with Tonya Riehle

Saturday, June 26 @ 10AM

INFORMATION

TBD

Mindfulness at the Museum returns in July 2021! There will be more free yoga, meditation, painting, tea tasting, and plenty more classes. More information will be available in the coming weeks.