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Meditations for Heart and Mind: Deepening Presence – Learn the ancient practices of mindfulness, loving-kindness, forgiveness and compassion to calm the mind and open the heart. Each evening includes guided 30-minute meditation, dharma talk and time for discussion. Held Wednesday, and Jan. 5, 12 and 26, 6-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Suggested donation is $10-$12. Call (509) 928-3863 to register and for more information.
New Year’s Retreat – Tibetan Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche retreat to cultivate peace in the world as well as peace in our lives. Participants will practice to eliminate all obstacles and to increase positive activities. Held. Dec. 31, 6 p.m., Jan. 1, 9 a.m.-noon, and Jan. 2, 1:30-4 p.m., at 218 W. 16th Ave. Cost is $15 per day or $45 for the weekend suggested donation. Space is limited, preregistration is encouraged. Call (509) 534-4288 or e-mail newyearsretreat2011@gmail.com to register and for more information.
Tai Chi Classes - Tai Chi Basic: Held Mondays, Jan. 3-March 21 (no class Jan. 17 or Feb. 21), 10:30-11:30 a.m., and Tuesdays, Jan. 4-March 22 (no class Jan. 17 or Feb. 21), 6-7 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Tai Chi Intermediate Sun Style: Held Mondays, Jan. 3-March 21 (no class Jan. 17 or Feb. 21), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at CenterPlace. Tai Chi Intermediate Yang Style: Held Mondays, Jan. 3-March 21 (no class Jan. 17 or Feb. 21), 12:30-1:30 p.m., at CenterPlace. Tai Chi Sun Style Short Form Basic: Held Tuesdays, Jan. 4-March 22, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. Cost for each session of classes is $75. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com for more information and to register.
Zumba Fitness – Designed for all ages and shapes, class features interval training where fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat and calories. Cost is $29. Held Monday, Jan. 3-31, 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 5:45-6:45 p.m., at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 Northwest Blvd. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Pilates Yoga Blend – Class helps improve your strength, flexibility and grace through music, focused breathing and synchronized movements. Held Tuesdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 15, 5:45-6:45 p.m. at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 Northwest Blvd. Cost is $27. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.