Nurture your mind, body, and creativity with Enrichment & Wellness classes at 577. Designed for all ages and activity levels, these classes offer opportunities to build connections, cultivate well-being, and explore new interests in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Wellness classes focus on healthy living and mindfulness, with offerings such as Yoga, Meditation, and Herbalism, all led by passionate, trained community instructors. Enrichment classes inspire lifelong learning through hands-on experiences in creative writing, journaling, science, technology, music, history, and more. With new topics each month, classes take place in the Cottage, Virginia’s House, and outdoors among the beautiful gardens and grounds of 577—where learning, inspiration, and connection come naturally.
Upcoming Classes
February classes open for registration on Wednesday, December 17 at 9am. Click HERE to view a full list of upcoming classes.
Sound Bath & Meditation: Winter Solstice Celebration
Sunday, December 21 ~ 5pm to 6:30pm
Join us for a very special after-hours experience as we celebrate the Winter Solstice in 577’s Geodesic Biodome. We’ll mark the shortest day of the year and the turning of the seasons with a soothing sound bath, taking advantage of this rare opportunity to enjoy the magic of the Dome at night.
Relax and immerse yourself in the tropical environment, experiencing the calming effects of listening to highly resonant, immersive sounds from various instruments, including crystal bowls. These sound vibrations, or “sound bathing,” promote a meditative state, allowing thoughts to quiet and the body to settle.
Class Note: Participants can choose to sit or lie down on their yoga mat (please bring your own), or can sit in one of 577’s chairs (please reserve a chair at registration). The Geodesic Biodome will be heated for the evening, but we suggest that you dress warmly in layers since bodies tend to cool as they relax.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
Morning Yoga for Your Health
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 ~ 10am to 11:15am
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 ~ 10am to 11:15am
Join us for a four-week session of gentle Hatha Yoga and Meditation classes focused on mindful movement, breath, and personal well-being. Each session offers adaptable poses to meet your individual needs, with support from yoga mats, chairs, and walls to enhance your practice.
Class Note: Please bring your own yoga mat and enjoy a supportive, mindful practice together.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
Intention Setting for the New Year
Thursday, January 15 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with your intentions in this peaceful, creative workshop. Participants will learn about the power of intention, and be invited to set a personal intention for themself.
Together, we will discuss our intentions, meditate, journal, and make customized bracelets by hammering our intentions into metal. All participants will receive a digital workbook and their custom-made bracelet. Completed bracelet tokens are made with metal washers about an inch in diameter and attached with string to wear. Come with an open heart, ready to live an intentional life.
Class Note: Participants are welcome to bring a journal, but this is not required.
Community Instructor: Risa Beth Cohen, M.S.Ed.
DIY Laundry Soaps & Air Freshener
Tuesday, January 20 ~ 10am to 11:30am
Freshen up your New Year in this hands-on class where you’ll learn to make your own dry and liquid laundry soap, plus an air-freshening spray. Homemade cleaning supplies are easier to make than you think, cost-effective, and help reduce toxins in your home.
We’ll begin with a demonstration on how to make a 5-gallon batch of liquid laundry detergent. Each participant will receive a quart-sized sample to take home, along with all the supplies needed to make another five gallons on their own. We’ll also get hands-on to create a batch of dry powder laundry detergent and mix our own bottles of simple, toxin-free air freshener.
All participants will receive one quart-sized jar of liquid laundry soap, a 5-gallon bucket, ingredients to make another 5 gallons of liquid laundry detergent at home, one quart-sized jar of dry laundry soap, a glass spray bottle of air freshener, and all the recipes.
Community Instructor: Isabel Carter
Yoga & Mindfulness
Tuesday, January 20 ~ 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday, January 27 ~ 6pm to 7pm
Learn to bring balance back to your body, mind, and spirit through yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness. Practice traditional yoga poses, breathing techniques, guided relaxation, and mindful meditation.
We will also explore ways to be mindful (aware without judgement) and how to bring your yoga and mindfulness practices into other parts of your life. All levels are welcome, with modifications being suggested as needed.
Community Instructor: Jenn McCullough
Sound Bath & Meditation: Moonlit Night in the Geodesic Biodome
Friday, January 23 ~ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday, February 27 ~ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Relax into your weekend by joining us to experience the benefits of vibrational sound and meditation in 577’s Geodesic Biodome. Receive gentle guidance to unwind through focused breathing and meditation exercises as you relax and immerse yourself in the tropical environment.
Participants will experience the calming effects of listening to highly resonant sounds from various instruments, including crystal bowls. These sound vibrations, or “sound bathing,” promote a meditative state, allowing thoughts to quiet and the body to settle.
Class Note: Participants can choose to sit or lie down on their yoga mat (please bring your own), or can sit in one of 577’s chairs (please reserve a chair at registration). The Geodesic Biodome will be heated for the evening, but we suggest that you dress warmly in layers since bodies tend to cool as they relax.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
Non-toxic Body Care: Learn, Make, & Take
Saturday, January 24 ~ 11am to 1pm
Learn about ingredients commonly found in body care products, then enjoy a hands-on experience creating your own non-toxic deodorant and tooth powder to take home. In this fun and informative class, participants will also receive recipes and helpful tips for experimenting at home and tailoring each formula to create personalized body care products.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
A Natural Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause
Saturday, January 24 ~ 2pm to 4pm
Learn how to ditch the dread and embrace your next chapter in this refreshingly fun and informative class as we explore ways to navigate the shifts of perimenopause and menopause with confidence and grace—all through a natural and holistic lens.
We’ll move beyond the hot flashes and night sweats to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for thriving during this transition. You’ll learn how to harness the power of: Lifestyle Changes: Simple, impactful adjustments to your daily routine that can dramatically improve your comfort and well-being; Targeted Nutrition: Discover the best foods to balance your hormones, boost energy, and support bone and heart health; Movement & Exercise: Find the ideal types of exercise that support your changing body without adding stress; Smart Supplementation: Demystify the world of vitamins, minerals, and herbal allies that can help soothe symptoms naturally.
Participants will leave feeling empowered with the knowledge to make informed choices and ready to enjoy their next chapter.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
Yoga & Mindfulness
*New 4-week series: Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 ~ 6pm to 7pm
Spend an hour each week with us and learn to bring balance back to your body, mind, and spirit through yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness. Practice traditional yoga poses, breathing techniques, guided relaxation, and mindful meditation.
We will also explore ways to be mindful (aware without judgement) and how to bring your yoga and mindfulness practices into other parts of your life. All levels are welcome, with modifications being suggested, as needed.
Community Instructor: Jenn McCullough
Make Your Own Moisturizers
Saturday, February 28 ~ 11am to 1pm
Learn how to choose the best type of moisturizer depending on age, genetic makeup, and season. We’ll explore the differences in body oils, butters, creams, serums, and lotions, and how to make the best choice for your skin.
Participants will also discover different ways to nourish the skin and will make and take home a 4-oz jar of lotion and an herbal-infused body oil, along with recipes to continue making them at home.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
Planning a Medicinal Garden
Saturday, February 28 ~ 2pm to 4pm
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to make a plan for your garden’s growing season. Participants in this class will learn how to incorporate herbs into the mix to help support their health and maybe even keep annoying pests away.
Other topics we’ll cover include bed versus container gardening and companion planting. Everyone will take home a personalized garden plan that includes what they should grow and where to grow it.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
Class Locations & Parking Map
Signed up for a class and need help finding your classroom location and parking? Each class description lists its location. Click the button below to view a full map of the grounds and buildings with two lots available for easy and convenient parking.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Because space is limited, we rely on you to register for classes thoughtfully. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes as affordably as possible by adhering to the following registration, cancellation, and refund policies.
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