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Classes and Lectures
The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine has several classes open to the Orange County community. They include tai chi classes, monthly lectures on integrative medicine and an annual conference on women's wellness.
For our mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs, please check out our class schedule:
And for general information on classes, please email sscim@uci.edu or call 949-824-5763.
The Art of Tai Chi - Medicine in Motion is presented by Dr. Shin Lin, a world-renowned Tai Chi expert.
Our classes are undergoing continuous enhancements that are based on the latest research. Highlights from our recent fall series include:
- Palace-style cosmetic face massage in addition to the Wudang self-massage routine for the whole body.
- Basic/intermediate silk reeling exercises performed to music for easier pacing of movements and breathing rhythm as well for deeper relaxation.
- Five Animals Frolic Qigong invented by Dr. Hua Tuo, a pioneer of Chinese medicine. This system of Qigong is intended to strengthen the five vital organ systems, a concept now beginning to be validated by Western biomedical research.
- Addition of faster Tai Chi movements to give a more balanced exercise routine for fast muscle fibers and cardiovascular conditioning.
Mindfulness has been shown in many studies to help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep. To name a few benefits, it has been shown to boost the immune system, improve structures of the brain associated with memory learning and executive function.
For our mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs, please check out our class schedule:
Hatha Yoga
Find peace within and strengthen your body
Monday 8am/Wednesday 6:30pm
Instructor:
Melissa Ricker is a certified bodyworker, yoga instructor, and lecturer on holistic health. Yoga was an integrative part in her healing from a debilitating joint disorder over 14 years ago. By increasing her flexibility and tapping into the body’s incredible resources, she was able to fully heal. She strongly believes in self care through proper nutrition, movement, bodywork, and meditation. Melissa’s style of yoga is for all body types and all levels. Her basic hatha yoga for wellness will leave you feeling connected to your body, centered, and more flexible.