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Classes at C Space
C Space offers yoga, tai chi/qigong and guided meditation classes for UCLA employees. It is located on Level C of the Semel Institute in room C8-201. It is a 5 minute walk from Cafe Synapse and 5 minute walk from the Ronald Reagan Hospital.
You are welcome to bring your own mats and props. Most classes are designed to be gentle. You do not need workout clothing just wear clothing that won't restrict your movement. There are no showers or changing rooms in C Space.
While enjoying C Space please remember:
- It is a quiet space. Speak lowly. Please turn off your cell phones.
- Please wrap straps and fold blankets. Please take an extra minute to be neat.
- Remember to take your belongings with you when you leave.
- Please avoid wearing heavy fragrances as this may disturb the practice of those around you.
- Be mindful of activities, research and classes taking place in the room at their scheduled time.
- Enjoy and relax.
Class Descriptions
Yoga Hatha Yoga
Yoga is an ancient body of physical, mental, and spiritual practices designed to cultivate inner peace, an open heart, a calm mind, and a strong flexible, relaxed body. Yoga began in India at least 5000 years ago. In Sanskrit, yoga means "to forge a union or to join." Hatha Yoga emphasizes the physical aspect of yoga and teaches this "joining" principle through asanas or poses. The postures or asanas practiced in hatha yoga relax, detoxify, and strengthen the body in preparation for stillness, relaxation, or meditation. These particular hatha yoga classes will consider the work environment, our current more sedentary lifestyle, and the rising overload to our senses. The classes will be appropriate for those on a lunch break from work or those needing to get to work on time. What to wear: Clothes that allow for movement. Street/work clothes ok. What to bring: We suggest that all partcipants bring their own yoga mats as we do not provide them.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Through the stimulation and movement of Chi or Life force, this blend of two ancient health/self-defense systems is efficient in increasing energy, vitality, strength and balance. Tai Chi (Yang) starts from the outside with foot work, external movement, upper and lower body coordination, physical balance, and weight transfer.. seeking Internal Stillness. Qi Gong (Yin) starts from the inside with breath work, visualization, familiarization with the Life Force, gathering and leading Qi.. to eventually become External Qi Gong, a Qi transferring art for medical healing and other external applications. Qi Gong literally translates as Qi Mastery. What to wear: Clothes that allow for movement. Street/work clothes ok. What to bring: Just yourself!
