Yoga/Tai Chi
Yoga and Tai Chi are both great forms of exercise that can help reduce stress and improve flexibility and muscle strength. The Peoria Park District has several great opportunities for you to practice yoga and Tai Chi with classes offered at locations throughout the District. To see which class bests fits your needs, click on the Yoga/Tai Chi title above.
Yoga in the Park
Join us from Memorial Day to Labor Day as we travel to 5 different parks throughout the Peoria Park District for a free one hour yoga class at 9AM. All classes will accommodate any level of practice. Just bring a yoga mat or towel with you. This class is for participants 13 years and older.
1st Saturdays – 6/1, 7/6, 8/3 at Grandview Park
2nd Saturdays – 6/8, 7/13, 8/10 at Donovan Park in the greenspace by the SW corner of the parking lot
3rd Saturdays – 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 at Bradley Park by Cornstock
4th Saturdays – 6/22, 7/27, 8/24 at Glen Oak Park in the center open greenspace
5th Saturdays – 6/29, 8/31 at Riverfront Park
Gentle Yoga
Reduce stress and improve muscle tone and flexibility with modified yoga. This class is suitable for beginners, those with experience, and adults with varying ability and physical limitations. Postures are modified by using the chair, barre, or standing position to accommodate all levels.
Drop in Yoga
- $5.00/class or purchase a 12-visit punch card for $48 (all evening class participants must purchase a punch card as the instructors do not accept cash).
Class times are as follows:
Franciscan Recreation Center
Monday – 10-11am & 6-7pm
Wednesday – 6-7pm
Wednesday/Friday – 11am-12pm (“Gentle Yoga”)
Lakeview Recreation Center
Monday/Wednesday – 9:30am-10:20am
Monday/Wednesday – 5:30pm-6:20pm
Noble Center
Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 8:30-9:30am
Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesday/Friday – 10:00am-11:00am (“Gentle Yoga”)
Yoga with Jean Sloan
Experience the many benefits of yoga in the tranquil setting of Forest Park Nature Center. This beginning class will combine gentle postures, breathing practices, and relaxation with an emphasis on self-acceptance and discovery. No prior experience is necessary.
Yoga at the RiverPlex
The RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center offers a variety of group exercise classes, including yoga! CLICK HERE to view the RiverPlex Group Exercise schedule.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi reduces tension and improves circulation and balance while increasing strength and flexibility through stretching and turning within a sequence of movements that improve the health of body, mind, and spirit.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Additional fitness programming for adults include:
Fun and Fit
Franciscan Recreation Center
Monday/Wednesday – 8:00am-8:50am
Noble Center
Monday/Wednesday – 9:00am-9:50am
Core and More
Franciscan Recreation Center
Monday/Wednesday – 8:55am-9:25am
Noble Center
Monday/Wednesday – 10:00am – 10:30am
