The Heartfulness Center in The Mall at Fairfield Commons offers a variety of wellness options from guided relaxation and meditation sessions to yoga classes, free of charge. The Heartfulness Institute is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes peace and wellness across the country and around the world. In addition to the center’s regularly scheduled offerings, they also recently launched Tai Chi classes in their mall location.
While there is a cost or membership requirement for most fitness facilities, many malls also offer a variety of free fitness options. The Greene has sponsored free events, like outdoor yoga, during the summer in their Town Square. And The Mall at Fairfield Commons caters to their mall walkers with free Premier Health Mall Walker events several times a year.
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“We have mall walkers here all the time but, every few months, we have special events, in conjunction with Premier Health,” marketing director Dawn Mader said. “Doctors come in and talk about different topics.”
The next event is scheduled for June 6 with a physician from the Premier Cardiovascular Institute speaking. Blood pressure screenings will also be available free of charge in the food court.
So, while bargain shopping can burn a few calories, malls are adding more and more lifestyle and experiential options into the mix.
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GET FIT AT THE MALL
Tai Chi Class
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Heartfulness Center at The Mall at Fairfield Commons
More: Classes are taught by board certified Tai Chi instructor Shanthi Venkat. No prior experience is required. Cost is $10 per class. Email dayton.oh@heartfulness.org to reserve a spot. Class is limited to 15 participants.
Yoga
When: Saturdays 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
Where: Heartfulness Center at The Mall at Fairfield Commons
More: Free weekly fitness class focuses on fundamentals of posture, alignment, breathing techniques and meditation. Saturday classes include 30 minutes of meditation.
Info: Visit www.daytonheartfulness.org/
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