Upcoming
Classes & Workshops
Balanced Arts offers weekly in-person and online classes. These ongoing "Wellness Academy" classes are the best ways to practice and refine what you've learned during a Balanced Arts workshop.
Check back often for updated dates, times, and locations of classes and special workshops.
CLICK HERE and request to join our EMAIL LIST so you can be notified when new classes or workshops are starting.
TAI CHI CLASSES (In Person)
Maryland Parks & Planning - Bowie, Maryland
Thursdays 7PM - 8PM
(9/10/26 - 10/29/26)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.pgparks.com/
CHOOSE: Activity/Class #21413-574A (South Bowie Community Center)
CALL: 301.249.1622 for assistance
Thursdays 7PM - 8PM
(11/5/26 - 12/3/26)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.pgparks.com/
CHOOSE: Activity/Class #21413-574B (South Bowie Community Center)
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Willow Street Yoga - Takoma Park, Maryland
Mondays 7:45PM - 8:45PM (ongoing)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.willowstreetyoga.com/classes
CALL: 301-270-8038 for assistance
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TAI CHI CLASSES (Online)
Classes taught via Zoom
Mondays 7:45PM - 8:45PM (ongoing)
LINK: https://www.willowstreetyoga.com/classes
CALL: 301-270-8038 for assistance
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SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES (In Person)
Maryland Parks & Planning - Bowie, Maryland
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Thursdays 5:45PM - 6:45PM
(9/10/26 - 10/29/26)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.pgparks.com/:
CHOOSE : Activity/Class #21410-574A (South Bowie Community Center)
CALL: 301.249.1622 for assistance.
Thursdays 5:45PM - 6:45PM
(11/5/26 - 12/3/26)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.pgparks.com/
CHOOSE: Activity/Class #21410-574B (South Bowie Community Center)
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WELLNESS WORKSHOPS (In Person or Online)
An Introduction to Tai Chi
Saturday, 9/19/26
11AM - 3PM
Women of Beechtree Health & Wellness Fair
Contact: HelloWomenOfBeechtree@gmail.com
Mindful Media: Meaningful photography & contemplative storytelling
Saturday, 9/26/26
12PM - 1:30PM
Willow Street Yoga/Rock Creek Park: https://www.willowstreetyoga.com/
Self-Defense Basics for Beginners
Saturday, 10/19/26
2PM - 4PM
Willow Street Yoga: https://www.willowstreetyoga.com/
ABOUT BALANCED ARTS TAI CHI
Balanced Arts Tai Chi teaches traditional and modified Tai Chi with an emphasis on emotional well-being and mental health. As a proven, time-tested, and scientifically backed practice, Balanced Arts Tai Chi leverages the benefits naturally produced by Tai Chi’s meditative and mindful foundations.
In Balanced Arts Tai Chi classes, students learn and practice seated, standing, and walking forms—simple yet dynamic exercises for physical health and emotional self-care. Clients and students typically adopt Tai Chi into their wellness regimen for stress management, nervous system regulation, and
emotional healing.
Tai Chi’s gentle, low impact mind and body exercises incorporate graceful, relaxing movements that help realign physical, mental, and emotional balance. In Balanced Arts Tai Chi, students learn self-care via a four-step pathway:
1. Calming
2. Grounding
3. Letting Go
4. Creating
ABOUT BALANCED ARTS SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES
Balanced Arts takes a practical approach to helping you learn to defend yourself regardless of size or stature. Situational awareness, along with basic human anatomy, are taught in a pragmatic and functional way. Traditional boxing, along with effective martial arts kicks, blocks, and locks, make up the class curriculum. Participants learn how to:
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Increase situational awareness and recognize potential threats
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Use verbal de-escalation and boundary-setting techniques
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Escape common grabs and holds
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Defend against attacks using leverage and body mechanics
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Develop confidence, quick decision-making, and street-smart safety habits
The class emphasizes prevention, avoidance, and practical safety-first strategies. No prior experience is required.
