Workshops
Wellness Center workshops are available in-person and by Zoom except where indicated otherwise. Please note Zoom registration closes two (2) hours before workshops begin. Zoom access details are sent prior to the workshop, but no later than 30 minutes before the workshop. Register in-person or use our online credit card links below. If you prefer to pay in-person, please email with the subject line “Pre-Register” so we can set-up appropriately. On-site registration begins 30 minutes before the workshop; we accept cash, check, or credit card payment. All workshops begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Please note: We require a minimum of five (5) registrations for workshops to be offered. If this minimum is not met by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Saturday workshop, UHWC reserves the right to cancel any workshop and will issue a refund or workshop credit for use at a future date at the registrant’s request.
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Introduction to Qigong
Harness the Power of Qigong for a Healthier Life
Offered in-person only.
If you’re looking for a gentle, accessible practice that incorporates movement, breath, and meditation then try Qigong. This workshop will introduce participants to this transformative practice—one that reduces stress, increases energy, and restores balance between the body and emotions. Qigong movements mirror those of nature so we will flow like water and the wind to create more spaciousness and vitality in the body. Join us and experience the healing power of Qigong for your mind, body and spirit!​​​​
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About Our Practitioner:
Michele has completed the Tier 1 Teacher Certification Training Program in the Holden QiGong School and the Skill in Action 200-hour Yoga Immersion Program. Her practical approach to teaching is rooted in self-reflection and community engagement. As a practitioner of qigong, she builds on this foundation to create an inclusive learning environment – one that promotes healing and transformation. She has taught in various settings (higher education, physical therapy clinics, and advanced elder care) to deepen an understanding of how breath, movement, and meditation awaken and restore balance and vitality in the body and mind.
Use these links to register:
Individual - $20.00
Senior (65+) - $10.00
Couples - $25.00
VibeUp Gentle Yoga-Meditation-Sound Bath
January 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
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Presenter: Stacey Paige, Certified Yoga Instructor and Spiritual Coach
Relax and Recharge
In this integrative self-care journey, we'll begin with gentle yoga and then move into guided meditation and a healing sound bath. Or you can come only for the meditation and sound healing experience. This workshop will help you relax your body, calm your mind, clear stuck energy, and activate your body's natural healing systems.
Please bring your yoga mat and water. You may also want to bring blocks and a strap if you're doing yoga, and for the sound bath a blanket, pillow, eye covering and anything else you need to feel comfortable. Limited extra props will be available. This is an in-person event only, no Zoom. ​
Offered in-person only.
YOGA + SOUND BATH SCHEDULE
4:45pm - Registration opens
5:00pm - Gentle yoga
5:50pm - Break / Sound Bath participants come in
6:00pm - Meditative Sound Bath
COST: $35 per person
SOUND BATH ONLY SCHEDULE
5:50pm - Break / Sound Bath participants come in
6:00pm - Meditative Sound Bath
COST: $25.00 per person
For more information, registration, and fees, visit: https://www.staceypaige.com
Breathe In the New Year....
Saturday, January 17
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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Presenter: Shari Gaines, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Welcome 2026 with Renewed Vitality
Offered in-person only.
Breathing is the most readily accessible resource we have for creating and sustaining our vital energy. Let’s begin the New Year learning how to work with our breath for the following benefits:
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Increase physical vitality
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Enhance mental focus and clarity
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Create a calm and centered mind
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Bring balance to our nervous system
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Promote deep relaxation
This workshop will be offered in-person only; no Zoom.
Registration for all ages is $25.00.
Register here.
Basics of Tai Chi
Saturday, January 31
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 noon
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Presenters: Connection Tai Chi with Hubert Gagnon of Comme Les Nuages Tai Chi
Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Internal Aspects of Tai Chi
Offered in-person only.
Join us for a very special event, a virtual workshop with Hubert Gagnon of Comme Les Nuages Tai Chi in Montreal. Hubert began learning Tai Chi at age 22 and now has nearly 50 years of experience practicing and teaching Taoist internal arts around the world. This workshop is intended for current and past students of Moy Lin Shin style Tai Chi.
Hubert will focus on foundation exercises and the first 17 moves of the set and is appropriate for students of all levels. We will gather in person with Hubert on Zoom, so he will be able to see us all and personalize the workshop to our needs.
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Special Note: This workshop is a fundraiser to help with costs to bring Hubert here to lead an in-person workshop in the fall! Come take part in this rare opportunity to participate with an instructor of this caliber. We expect it to fill up fast, so register early. For this workshop there is no credit or refund if you don't attend.
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Please contact us if you have questions at carolyn@connectiontaichi.org
Registration for all ages is $35.00.
Register here.
Caregivers Support Group
January 11 and 25, 2026
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Zoom
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Presenters: Rachel Fitch and Patricia Anderson, LUT
Share the Challenges and Victories of Caregiving
Offered on Zoom only.
“To love a person is to see all of their magic, and to remind them of it when they have forgotten.” – Anonymous
This FREE group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 4:00 p.m. each month on Zoom with the intention of creating a space where caregivers can share the challenges and victories that come with this special role. We will explore ways to find joy in each day and build a deeper sense of community. We will combine group conversations with periodic visits from local experts in areas that support your caregiving role.
This support group will be facilitated by experienced spousal caregivers, Pat Anderson and Rachel Fitch. Pat is a retired counselor and a licensed Unity Teacher. Rachel is an executive coach with a long career leading organizational professional development.
We hope you will join us if you are a caregiver or if you would like to better understand how to support a loved one who is a caregiver. All shared experiences will be kept confidential.
Please contact Rachel through our Contact Form if you have any questions.
To join this Zoom meeting, click here.
Meeting ID: 690 624 1870
Passcode: 8707364
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To join by phone, dial: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 690 624 1870#
Passcode: 8707364#