The Commons Classes & Workshops
-Healing Centered Connection-
We strive to provide a place for connection through learning. Class offerings at The Commons focus on connection, preventative health/wellness, learning, and fun.
Are you looking to share your craft, teach a skill, or gather a group regularly? We offer discounted rental rates for resident teachers and regularly meeting groups. If you are interested in helping us build healthy, connected communities, consider joining our team and email us.
If you are a student, you can help support this collaborative effort by being flexible to the variety of ways payment is collected. In most cases students pay teachers directly. See below for more information on classes, teachers, payment, etc.
Studio Session Schedule:
Winter Session (8 wks): Sun, Jan 4th - Sat, Feb 28th
Spring Session (8 wks): Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, May 2nd (Spring Break week OFF: Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28th)
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Healthy Aging Iyengar Yoga for Youngsters (age 30's-60's)
Mondays 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
w/ Howison Hollenberg
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.
Circuit Training
2nd Mondays Monthly
6:30 - 7:30 pm
w/ Akia Johnson
Circuit Training comes once a month where Akia with Ivy Strong Fitness will guide you through a series of exercises geared to target all body areas, boost your heart rate, and build muscle!
Walk-ins, all ages, beginners through advanced welcome to join.
$15 per class
Cashapp: $pearlgirl4
Venmo: @Akia-Johnson-12
or onsite payment: Cash or check
For more information, email Akia at ivystrongfitness@gmail.com or call/text: 501-999-3737
KizME Dance Lab
Mondays 8:00 - 9:30 pm
w/ Colleen Zaller
Want more connection, rhythm, and creativity in your life? Enter KIZOMBA, a partner dance with African roots where dancers communicate with each other nonverbally to co-create artful movement with playfulness and flow.
This 6-week progressive class series is a deep dive into core moves and techniques in Kizomba and urban kiz dance styles, focusing on building musicality, attunement, and confidence in our bodies.
$10 per class. Sliding scale available. For more info email: colleen.zaller@gmail.com or call/text 617-970-7242.
Bootcamp
Tues & Thur 4:15 - 5:00 pm
w/ Wendy Bryant
🔥 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
Mahjong Game Night
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm
w/ Lisa Perk
Mahjong Refresher — Feb 3 $25
For players who’ve taken a lesson before but haven’t played in a while.
A relaxed way to get back into the flow and knock the dust off.
Intro to Mah Jongg — Feb 10 $45
Brand new? Start here.
Learn the NMJL rules, how the card works, and how a real game unfolds.
Guided Play for Beginners — Feb 17 $45
You’ve learned the basics — now play with support. Real games, real tiles, with coaching so it actually sticks.
Real Siamese: Mahjong for 2 — Feb 24 $65/player
Fast, fun, and a little addictive. A head-to-head variant of American Mah Jongg that honors NMJL play while featuring special hands like Atomic Cat.
(All Siamese materials provided.)
Natural State Mah Jongg Website
CONTACT:
@naturalstatemahjong on Instagram
Register/Pay here.
Iyengar Yoga for Healthy Aging (50+)
Wednesdays 11 am-12:15 pm
w/ Howison Hollenberg
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.
Bee STEAM Fit Explorers (Ages 8-10)
1st & 3rd Wed's 3 - 5 pm
w/ DeLisa Shaw
🚀 Calling all young explorers ages 8–10! 🚀
Ready for a challenge-packed adventure? Bee STEAM Fit Explorers is here to help kids build skills, tackle missions, and strengthen teamwork—all through movement and creative design! Every session features:
✨ Power-Up Games—boost focus, teamwork, and learning readiness
🛠️ STEAM Mission Challenge—solve hands-on problems with engineering and coding-style thinking
🤝 Grow in confidence, leadership, and collaboration
🏃♀️ Improve balance, coordination, and fitness habits
No experience needed—just bring your energy and a water bottle! Let’s help your child thrive in mind, body, and heart. ❤️
Drop-In Rate $20.00 (Sibling discount offered)
Bundles:
4-weeks rate $80
8-weeks rate $160
Max Number: 12
(Bee STEAM Fit is an EFA approved vendor)
Sign up here.
Mahjong Strategy Class
Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm
w/ Lisa Perk
6-wk series starts Jan 29th!
Play with Intention: Table Strategy for American Mah Jongg Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm. $75/session
This 6 week session is for players who already know the basic NMJL rules and are ready to play with more confidence, strategy, and intention.
We’ll cover:
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commonly misunderstood rules
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analyzing the annual card
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making smarter Charleston decisions
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choosing and building hands with intention
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reading exposures
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mastering patience and breaking bad habits
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assessing your options by wall
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scoring (and how it supports defensive play)
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pivoting into a better hand
🀄 2025 NMJL card required
Class is in-person led by Lisa Perk, a dedicated and long time Mahjong instructor.
Natural State Mah Jongg Website
CONTACT:
@naturalstatemahjong on Instagram
Register/Pay here.
Surya Namaskar
(Sun Salutations)
Fridays 8 - 8:45 am
w/ Joy Wasson
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.
Gentle Iyengar Yoga
(Slower Paced)
Fridays 9 - 10:15 am
w/ Joy Wasson
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.
AR Burlesque Academy
3rd Fridays 6:30-7:30 pm
w/ Bastet Dafoe
Attention kitty cats! Grab your friends, your sexy attire (optional), and join in every 3rd Friday to explore the art of burlesque as story-telling, self-expression, and liberation!! This burlesque class, led by the Southern Slow-Burn Belle, Bastet Dafoe, teaches and supports students of all experience levels to reclaim their bodies as sites of power, pleasure, and art.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, Bastet's class is designed to empower you!
21+
Complimentary Libations
$25 pp, register here!
AR Burlesque Academy
4th Fridays 6:30-7:30 pm
w/ Vesper Rose
Grab your friends, your sexy attire (optional), and join in on 4th Fridays to release through movement and embrace your inner diva!
This burlesque class, led by Vesper Rose, will teach you the art of sensual movement, confidence, and creative expression. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, this class is designed to empower you to show up boldly, beautifully, and unapologetically!
Vesper is both a captivating performer and a powerhouse producer, proving that vintage never goes out of style. She is a love letter to the golden age of burlesque - with a modern wink!
21+
Complimentary Libations
$25 pp, register here!
2nd Saturdays Advanced Classes
2nd Saturdays Pranayama & Advanced Yoga
Pranayama: 8:15 - 8:45 am
Advanced Yoga: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Taught by CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher) Level 2 - Joy Wasson.
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Pranayama $10 - 8:15 - 8:45 am
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Advanced Yoga $15 - 9:00 - 10:30 am
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Purchase/attend both classes $20
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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.
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
Worry not if the poses seem unattainable, we are learning how to work towards them!
Pre-registration required, purchase passes here. For class questions email: arkansasyoga@gmail.com.
Bee STEAM Fit Jrs (Ages 4-7)
1st & 3rd Saturdays 10-11:30 am
w/ DeLisa Shaw
Begins in February with a FREE CLASS trial Saturday, February 28th.
Space is limited, sign up now here!
🌟Ready to spark your child’s curiosity and energy? Introducing Bee STEAM Fit Juniors—the ultimate enrichment program for kids ages 4–7 who love to learn by doing! 🚀
Every session is packed with creative STEAM challenges, active fitness games, and character-building fun. Kids will:
✨ 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
No experience needed—just bring your energy and imagination! Let’s help your child grow stronger in mind, body, and heart. ❤️
Email address: info@beesteamfit.com
Phone: 501-404-7959
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)
Sign up here.
4-wk Beginner Yoga Series
Sundays in February 3-4 pm
w/ Joy Wasson
4-Week Iyengar Yoga Beginners Series
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.
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: February 1st - 22nd
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $40 𝐟𝐨𝐫 4 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 ($20 for Pettaway Neighbors/employees)
📩 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭:
Email: arkansasyoga@gmail.com and pay here.
✨ *Space is limited—early registration is encouraged!*
Next Beginner Series in April, 2026
Intermediate Iyengar Yoga
Sundays 4:00 - 5:15 pm
w/ Joy Wasson
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.
1st class free, $12 drop-in, discounted 4 & 8 class passes available. Pay/register upon arrival or ahead of time here.