The Commons Classes & Workshops

What is a youngster you ask? Life is characterized by cycles and stages. A youngster is more a state of mind than an age, but this class helps those that are leaving the bodies of their 20's and 30's and planning well for the next stage of life. Or perhaps you are well into your 40's, 50's, and 60's and want to elevate or maintain your self-care game.

This is a class designed and opened for all "levels" of practitioners and is a slightly faster pace than Wednesday's Yoga for Healthy Aging (50+) class. Learn how to utilize yoga asanas (postures) to prevent common conditions and yoga philosophy for emotional health and happiness through the aging process. 1st class free, $12 drop-in, discounted 4 & 8 class passes available. 

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This spring Pettaway Commons is hosting two dance class learning sessions. The first is a 4-wk Brazilian Zouk class/practica offered March 23 - April 13th. The second offering is another 4-wk session on Urban KIZ dance April 20th - May 11th. Both are welcoming, beginner-friendly learning environments for dancers who want to explore movement, connection, and flow. Zouk is a technique that focuses on creating a "wave" motion through the body, using continuous, elastic movement, and close connection between partners. KIZOMBA is a partner dance with African roots where dancers communicate with each other nonverbally to co-create artful movement with playfulness and flow.

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What to Expect:

Open level and beginner friendly, there is no partner required to participate! You will learn the fundamentals of the technique and build musical and body awareness through guided practice. You will have space to experiment and ask questions.

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​$10 per class. Sliding scale available.

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To sign up or for more info on Zouk email: juaneloaiza88@gmail.com or call/text (305)726-4555.

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To sign up or for more info on Urban KIZ email: colleen.zaller@gmail.com or call/text 617-970-7242.

🔥 Boot Camp with Wendy! 🔥

Join us for a fast, fun, and sweat-drenched boot camp that ends your day on a high note meeting your goals.

Expect a mix of strength, cardio, and core moves designed to: torch calories, boost energy, build strength & endurance you can feel.

Clear your mind and crush stress. Boost heart health with powerful, heart-pumping cardio ❤️ Tighten & tone muscles for a stronger, leaner look. Increase stamina so you can feel amazing 🏃‍♀️

All fitness levels welcome—come ready to work hard, laugh hard, and leave feeling unstoppable. Bring water, a towel, and your “let’s do this” attitude.

$10 drop-in | $35 4 classes
Cashapp: $KrunkFit
or contactless onsite payment

Mar 17th: Next Level Mahjong

2 hours @ $45.00

A focused strategy class for players who already know the NMJL basics and want to make smarter, more confident decisions at the table. Covers scoring, risk management, and reading the table to support smarter, more confident play.

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Mar 24th & 31st: 

Mahjong Foundations • a 2 night series

2 total classes — 4 hours @ $75.00

A two-part introduction to American Mah Jongg designed to build real understanding and confidence from the start.

We’ll begin with tile recognition, understanding the NMJL card, hand building basics, the flow of play, and the first round of the Charleston. In the second session, we’ll move into full Charleston (including walls) and supported gameplay, with light coaching to help the rules stick and confidence to grow at the table.

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​Natural State Mah Jongg Website​

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CONTACT:

hello@naturalstatemahjong.com

@naturalstatemahjong on Instagram

Register/Pay here.

Life is characterized by cycles and stages.  This class will focus on how to honor and celebrate an ever changing and maturing body and mind.  What makes us sick or helps us heal is the combined interaction of the systems of our physical body, our emotional well-being, and our mental health. 

This class will be a study of how to utilize yoga asanas (postures) to address common conditions and yoga philosophy for emotional health and happiness through the aging process.  This is an all-levels class, everyone will be met where they are and provided instruction on how best to use support in the poses for optimal alignment. 1st class free, $12 drop-in, discounted 4 & 8 class passes available. Pay/register upon arrival or ahead of time here.

Play with Intention: Table Strategy for American Mah Jongg Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm. Variable price per session. See Natural State Mahjong website for more pricing information.

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For players who already know the basic NMJL rules and are ready to play with more confidence, strategy, and intention.

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We’ll cover:

• commonly misunderstood rules

• analyzing the annual card

• making smarter Charleston decisions

• choosing and building hands with intention

• reading exposures

• mastering patience and breaking bad habits

• assessing your options by wall

• scoring (and how it supports defensive play)

• pivoting into a better hand

🀄 2025 NMJL card required

Class is in-person led by Lisa Perk, a dedicated and long time Mahjong instructor. ​

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CONTACT:

hello@naturalstatemahjong.com

@naturalstatemahjong on Instagram

Register/Pay here.

Kick off your weekend with invigorating Friday  morning sun salutations! This dynamic class moves at a lively pace, with the instructor joining in the fun alongside you. Each week, we mix up the sequence of poses to warm up your body, boost your heart rate and greet the new day with reverence and gratitude.

The class will feature sirsasana (headstand) and salamba sarvangasana (supported shoulder stand), with alternatives provided. Join us for just $10 drop-in, $5 for Pettaway neighbors! Pay/register upon arrival or ahead of time here.

This class is a great choice for students of any level looking to build strength and focus on alignment. For those recovering from injury, experiencing unsteadiness, and/or stiffness, modifications of the poses are demonstrated with the use of props for support.

This class rotates weekly between standing and seated poses, gentle back bends, forward bends, and twists. This class is conducted at a slower pace and focuses on the use of props to build a resilient practice that supports our ever changing bodies. Supine pranayama (reclined breathing practices) are introduced. 1st class free, $12 drop-in, discounted 4 & 8 class passes available. Pay/register upon arrival or ahead of time here.  

Attention kitty cats! Grab your friends, your sexy attire (optional), and join in every 3rd & 4th Fridays to explore the art of burlesque as story-telling, self-expression, and liberation!! These classes, led on the 3rd Fridays by the Southern Slow-Burn Belle, Bastet Dafoe, and 4th Fridays by the vintage vixen Vesper Rose, teaches and supports students of all experience levels to reclaim their bodies as sites of power, pleasure, and art.

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The Arkansas Burlesque Academy is a performance-based learning space dedicated to the art of burlesque as storytelling, self-expression, and liberation. Through movement, stagecraft, and creative exploration, the Academy supports students of all experience levels in reclaiming their bodies as sites of power, pleasure, and art.

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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, the Arkansas Burlesque Academy classes are designed to empower you! 

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21+

Complimentary Libations

$25 pp, register here!

Taught by CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher) Level 2 - Joy Wasson. 

• • Pranayama $10 - 8:15 - 8:45 am

  • Advanced Yoga $15 - 9:00 - 10:30 am 

  • Purchase/attend both classes $20

Pran means life energy and ayama is movement of that energy through breathing exercises. This class teaches ujjayi, viloma, and kumbaka breaths as an introduction to balancing the body and mind.

Advanced Yoga: For students well established in foundational yoga poses and wishing to dive deeper into the study and practice of yoga. Helpful for students to have the following poses in their practice or be familiar with suitable alternatives/modifications if needed: Sirsasana (head balance), Sarvangasana (shoulderstand), Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand) and Urdhva Dhanurasana (upward bow pose). Each class will build up to a *target pose or poses* with an appropriate sequence. Arrive 15 min early to assist with putting together the sequence.

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Target poses for upcoming months:

Mar: Kurmasana and Tittibhasana 

Apr: Adho Mukha Vrksasana, Salamba Sirsasana II, and niralamba sarvangasana

May: Eka pada Rajakapotasana, Eka pada Urdhva Dhanurasana, Dwipada Viparita Dandasana

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Worry not if the poses seem unattainable, we are learning how to work towards them!  

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Pre-registration required, purchase passes here. For class questions email: arkansasyoga@gmail.com.

Begins in March with a FREE CLASS trial Saturday, March 28th.

Space is limited, sign up now here!

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🌟Ready to spark your child’s curiosity and energy? Introducing Bee STEAM Fit Juniors—the ultimate enrichment program for kids ages 4–6 who love to learn by doing! 🚀

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Every session is packed with creative STEAM challenges, active fitness games, and character-building fun. Kids will:

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✨ Wiggle & Play—learn letters, numbers, and shapes through movement!

🔧 Fix-It Challenge—build, test, and solve hands-on problems!

💡 Grow in confidence, teamwork, and creativity 🏃‍♂️ Boost balance, coordination, and fitness habits

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No experience needed—just bring your energy and imagination! Let’s help your child grow stronger in mind, body, and heart. ❤️

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Bee STEAM Website 

Email address: info@beesteamfit.com

Phone: 501-404-7959

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Drop-In $15.00 (Sibling discount is offered)

Discounted Bundles:

4-Saturdays- $60

6 Saturdays-$90

Max Class Size - 8

(Bee STEAM Fit is an EFA approved vendor)

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Sign up here.

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New to yoga? This welcoming 𝐈𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫-𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 is designed just for you—𝐧𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲.

Each one-hour class builds on the previous allowing students to work at their pace and experiment with the use of props. You’ll learn foundational yoga poses to help you attend any regular yoga class with confidence.

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $12 drop in ($5 for Pettaway Neighbors/employees), discounted class packages available.

This class is great for those who want to deepen their practice of standings, inversions, back bends, balancing, abdominal, and forward bending poses. Supported alternatives will be given for ailments, stiffness, and/or injury. The philosophy of yoga is weaved into each class. Sirsasana (head stand) and sarvangasana (shoulder-stand) are introduced with modifications, alternatives, and/or variations suitable to various levels offered.

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1st class free, $12 drop-in, discounted 4 & 8 class passes available. Pay/register upon arrival or ahead of time here.