GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Tai Chi Today

More than 600 years ago this martial art evolved in China as healers searched for a source of physical immortality. Incorporate slow, gentle movements that increase flexibility, balance and lung capacity. Promote stress relief, body awareness, suppleness in your spine and increased stamina. St Johns Community Center Instructor: Terry Louie

Community Center

Drop-in Activities

PP&R community centers offer a variety of drop-in activities throughout the week. Enjoy group fitness classes, basketball, swimming, and more! Activities vary by location. Drop-in admission is $5, which includes access to all scheduled drop-in activities for the day.

Find locations online at: portland.gov/parks/ community-centers

Drop-in schedules are viewable on each center’s page.

Sign up beginning at 12:30pm: March 8 for April 3–May 7 activities April 12 for May 8–June 25 activities

Yoga In Chairs

Designed so almost anyone can participate. Gently works muscles and joints to enhance strength, range of motion, balance and circulation. Reaches beyond typical exercises as it encourages quiet reflection, proper breathing and better posture. Feel relaxed, refreshed and re-energized.

St Johns Community Center

Instructor: Karen Mertens

W 4/5–5/3 9:00–10:00am $25

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W 5/10–6/7 9:00–10:00am $25

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Yoga for Healthy Aging

Build balance, stability, and strength in this class designed specifically to encourage well-being for aging adults. Develop practical strategies for a lifetime of vitality and healthy living with adapted yoga postures to increase your focus and sense of relaxation.

Woodstock Community Center

Instructor: Jarmila Darby W

Yoga: Fit

Originating in India, this centuries old practice of exercise revitalizes both mind and body. Improve focus, release stress and tension while increasing strength and flexibility. An excellent way to learn to gauge and meet the ever changing demands of daily life.

Montavilla Community Center

Instructor: Star Studonivic

Yoga for Better Balance

Waitlists work!

Join any waitlist for FREE and we’ll call you when a space opens up.

Plans change?

Withdraw from an activity or a waitlist if you’re no longer able to attend so we can offer your spot to someone else.

Would you like to release your fear of falling down? Better Balance Yoga will boost your confidence to maintain your balance no matter where you are! We will explore the five principles and seven postures required for good balance. We will learn how to “adjust the wobble” and realize where we are weak so we can grow strong and confident—together! Pamela Sery of Delightful Yoga will be your guide for this fun and invigorating series.

Matt Dishman Community Center

Instructor: Pamela Sery