Find Your Place & Know That You Belong!
Our Community Programs attract participants of all ages and abilities throughout the SouthCoast and are a vital resource for those who might not otherwise have access to wellness classes.
Offered Free of Charge to the public or By Donation (Pay-From-The-Heart)
This yoga and meditation class is designed for individuals dealing with injury, chronic pain or a physical limitation, or those who just want to take things slow. The class will aid in releasing tension and encouraging freedom from mental and/or physical barriers. Empower yourself in Chair Yoga. Visit our Schedule Page for program dates and registration.
This dance class is designed for and celebrates neurodiverse individuals. Repetition and structured movement weaved in with creative exploration make this a fun and safe environment for participants to let loose and learn. Group Dance classes develop social skills, communication and problem solving abilities. Dance nourishes connection to our bodies and our communities, enabling each of us to thrive in our world.
Currently class is held weekly on MOST Thursdays from 5-5:40pm, See our Schedule Page to RSVP.
Please contact us ahead if you plan to join or have any questions, space is limited to 10. 774-264-0786
This offering invites meditators (Youth & Adults) to share space and take advantage of the positive force of like minded beings joining together for a meditative experience. Currently be offered at the Yurt in Westport, Sundays 5:30 pm and Wednesdays 6 pm. Visit our Schedule Page. Please sign up in advance.
Mondays 4-6 pm At the Studio in Fall River
Our space is your space to create, study, work, relax, practice or simply be. Come in during open studio time to use our space in a quiet and respectful way. Water and Tea is complimentary.
Please leave the space as you found it / clean up after yourself.
While you are here, ENJOY:
FREE WIFI
Library Loan
Comfy Atmosphere
Space for Relaxation / Naps or Meditation
Use of Props for Practice
Thursdays 6-8 pm At the Studio in Fall River
Join us for our weekly meet ups. We discuss projects, build puppets and sets, improv and jam out through dance, theater and music. Depending on the season and project goal each meet may have a different focus. All are welcome.
First Fridays, 6pm-7:30pm @ The yurt in Westport
Sangha Gathering | Dhamma and Meditation: Gather together as a spiritual community and immerse yourself in the studies of philosophy, history and the practices of meditation. Each Friday a different Dhamma will be shared in addition to a jhana based meditation practice and open reflection / insight discussion.
Free to Alumni of our YTT program & our Subscription Members | $10 suggested donation to the public. RSVP kindly requested | call / text 774-264-0786
First Friday of Each Month | April – October | 7:30 pm @ the Yurt in Westport
Bring a song, poem, tune, instrument to share. Cultivate creativity & play!
Coming soon…or Added with Interest
Dancing Through the Ages
This is a thoughtful and appropriate dance class that allows participants to cope with the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the aging body! This class offers a chance for instructors and participants to find joy within the community through movement and music. The model of this class is inspired from the Dance for PD program, and is suitable for those in a chair or with movement limitations. Modifications are given within the class structure. Age is just a number, movement is essential to life, so come dance with us! Currently this program is not offered, but we hope to again soon.
Beats & Breath, Ages 15 +
An inclusive experience where we come together and sync the rhythm of our breath with the rhythm of music!
We begin each class with a warm up of breath, movement and light stretching to prepare for our drumming routines. There are three uniquely choreographed routines. Each with a new drumming pattern offers a fun way to count out different rhythmic patterns. A student chosen freestyle drumming song closes our drum sequence. Exercise balls are used as our drum and prop for stretching and compression in our cool down sequence. Each class closes with a group check in on how we are feeling.
The entire experience is fun, confidence building and welcomes conversation and peer interaction. In Beats & Breath students get to express themselves through music and movement in a fun and free way with the support of prompts.
Limited Spaces available, Advance RSVP required. To learn more about the program and dates offered, Contact Jessica Howard | 774-264-0786
Our Community Programs help to break through barriers, ensure equity and promote a healthier and happier community. We are dedicated to expanding programs for all stages of life and making our quality experiences accessible to all.
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We currently conduct 32 free art & wellness classes a Month in addition to special events held seasonally in the Greater Fall River Community
Want to know what events we offer and when they take place?
Contact us: theheroncenter@gmail.com
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