Wellness Classes
WEEKLY WELLNESS CLASSES
CHAIR YOGA-TUESDAY 11AM-12PM
Relax into a practice that nurtures body and mind through modified poses, soothing breathwork, and serene meditation, all while seated comfortably.
SLOTH YOGA-WEDNESDAY 10AM-11:30AM
Experience a yoga class that embodies deliberate pacing, deep awareness, and inner strength. Slow, mindful, strong.
GENTLE GARDEN YOGA-THURSDAY 10:30AM-11:30AM
Discover a yoga class focused on refining physical poses, mastering breathwork, and deepening meditation practices.
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Payment can be made upon arrival at Admissions for those with out Wellness or Premium memberships. If limited space, priority is given to members.
- Premium/Wellness Garden Membership = free classes
- Basic Garden Membership = $8 per class
- General Admission = Open classes to the public. $15 per class (includes garden entry)
Wellness Membership perks:
- Free weekly Wellness Classes.
- Discount access to Mind & Body Master Classes
- Direct text for class changes and cancellations.
We are deeply grateful to our community for their support as we embark on rebuilding our wellness program. Your encouragement means the world to us. We fully recognize the profound impact our programs have had on the health and happiness of our community members. Your involvement and participation have been instrumental in shaping our journey. Please continue to stay connected as we eagerly share more updates and developments on our wellness initiatives. Together, we’re forging a path towards a brighter, healthier future. Thank you!
Get to know our Wellness Instructors!
Pam Badger
Fitness Instructor at The Garden
Get to know Pam!
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Can you share a bit about your background and how you got into yoga and the Garden?
I first practiced yoga in 1982 while in graduate school at SDSU. After graduation I was very busy building my career as a psychotherapist. In 2001, following 9/11 I felt drawn back to yoga and began practicing at the YMCA. I realized this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life and found a teacher training program, I began teaching in 2003.
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How did you come to teach yoga in the Garden?
At the time of the pandemic I was teaching six classes a week at the YMCA that came to a halt like everything else. I missed yoga very much and jumped at the chance when a fellow teacher mentioned that the Garden needed another yoga instructor.
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The mission of The Garden is education about water conservation, how does Yoga tie into this mission?
Yoga is a practice meant to increase our awareness of ourselves and the world around us, increasing this awareness brings a deeper appreciation of nature and desire to preserve it.
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I hear you call your style of yoga “Sloth Yoga,” what does this mean?
Sloths are amazing creatures, their movements are very slow and mindful, they are not lazy, rather they are strong and move with purpose and grace—the perfect model for aspiring yogi’s. They are also a symbol of conservation of their native tropical forests.
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What are the benefits of practicing yoga, especially yoga in the Garden?
I have found The Garden the ideal place to practice yoga. The goal of yoga is to become more present, more connected to self – the meaning of the word ‘yoga’ is to join – what better place to join with yourself, fellow beings, and the greater environment than this beautiful Garden? Yoga also develops stronger and healthier muscles, joints, digestion, breathing and focus.
Chair Yoga is good for beginners, experienced yogis who want a variety of movements, people recovering from injuries, and those who are not comfortable sitting and laying down on the ground.
Sloth Yoga is for most everyone else and can be easily modified to fit you- listen to your body and do what is right for you!
Join Pam on Tuesday and Wednesdays!
