April at Ompractice

Welcome to April!

Happy April to you! We have a special classes coming up this month, new classes on the schedule, and lots of good things in store below.

Our Monthly Challenge in April is our SPRING INTO STRENGTH CHALLENGE

Build functional strength this spring. This April, take any 3 classes that help you build strength, stability, and confidence in your body. Strength is not just about muscles - it is the foundation for moving through life with ease and energy.

🪑 New to the weekly schedule

We kicked off Seated Tai Chi class on Thursdays at 11am ET/ 8am PT with Patricia Lawson last month, and now we have more Tai Chi!

Chris Moore is teaching an hour long Yang Style Tai Chi class on Wednesday mornings at 11am ET. Yang-style tai chi is known for its slow, gentle, and flowing movements, often referred to as "meditation in motion".

It emphasizes upright posture, relaxation, and the "subtle" (inner) strength, coordinating movement with deep breathing, maintaining a "separated" or shifted weight, and keeping the body upright and relaxed. This class is standing, and welcomes beginners!

🎤 Here's what one of the community has to say about this class so far: "This is a very educational class. I love this class. Chris is an excellent instructor and demonstrates the movements several times and in several positions and he's very good with questions. I like the learning aspect of the class as well as the movement aspect and really appreciate beginning and ending with breathing exercises. I appreciate having Chris as an instructor here with this particular style of Tai Chi."

We have a few special workshop classes for you:

👋 Special Class: Vinyasa for Stress Relief with Shanna

Sunday, 4/12 at 12:00pm ET/ 9:00am PT (30 minutes) Sign up here

Join Shanna for a beginner-friendly vinyasa flow designed to help you move through stress and find calm. Through accessible, flowing sequences and mindful breathing, you will release tension stored in the body and build a sense of groundedness. No experience needed - Shanna demos everything and meets you exactly where you are. A great way to hit the reset button on a busy week.

🌙 Special Class: Breathwork for Sleep with Eric

Sunday, 4/19 at 7:00pm ET/ 4:00pm PT (30 minutes) Sign up here

Wind down your Sunday evening with Eric in this calming breathwork session designed to prepare your body and mind for deep, restful sleep. Learn simple, effective breathing techniques you can use anytime to quiet a racing mind and ease into rest. Completely beginner-friendly - no yoga or meditation experience required. Just show up, breathe, and let go.

🤰 Prenatal Yoga Support Check-In with Allison 📆 Sunday April 19th at 12:30pm ET (45 min)

Designed for any stage of pregnancy, this gentle class focuses on building strength, easing discomfort, and preparing the body for birth. Each session includes time to connect and get personalized recommendations for classes on the platform, and modifications for different stages of pregnancy.

Upcoming Community Classes:

We host free weekly classes anyone can join (even without an Ompractice membership.) Invite your friends to practice with you!

Check out the Community Corner.

4/1 Walk It Out with Tasha Edwards
Wednesday at 9am ET (30 minutes)

4/2 Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention with Sharif Zyhier
Thursday at 6pm ET (45 minutes)

4/10 Sip and Stretch Yoga with Dannika Ross Friday at 8am ET (30 minutes)

4/18 Pure Sound to Ground - A Meditation & Sound Bowl Experience with Reggie Hubbard Saturday at 12:15pm ET (45 minutes)

4/21 Yoga for Tight Shoulders and Neck with Niki Saccareccia
Tuesday at 12:30pm ET (30 minutes)

4/27 Pilates Mat with Barbara Hospod
Monday at 5:30pm ET (45 minutes)

April Dates of Note

• April 1st: April Fool's Day
• April 7th: World Health Day
• April 7th-13th: National Public Health Week
• April 19th-25th: National Library Week
• April 22nd: Earth Day
• April 24th: National Arbor Day
• April 25th: World Tai Chi Day

Please congratulate all these people on their anniversaries with us: Charisse Burrus (3 years), and Tasha Edwards (3 years)!