Wellness Events at Longue Vue
Yoga with a Vue
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:30AM to 10:30AM to promote health and wellness at this all-levels yoga class presented in partnership with the Pilates & Yoga Loft Old Metairie!
Member admission: $10/class
General admission: $20/class
Monthly subscription: $75/month
Registration is recommended as class size is limited. All participants must bring their own yoga mat.
Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate
Join black belt Allan Laskey on Sundays from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in this drop-in course designed for seniors, but open to all! Wellness benefits include flexibility, improved balance and posture, cardiovascular health, stress relief, self-confidence, self-defense, and confrontation avoidance. Classes are hosted inside the Playhouse.
Member admission: $15/class
General admission: $20/class
Registration is recommended as class size is limited.
Swamp Lotus Forest Therapy
On select Saturdays this fall from 1:00 to 3:00PM, take a relaxing forest walk with a certified forest therapy guide from Swamp Lotus NOLA. Focusing on the senses and mindfulness, forest walks offer mental and physical wellness while reconnecting with nature. A unique way to experience the gardens at Longue Vue!
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, November 7
Member admission: $20/class
General admission: $25/class
Hula Hooping for Grown Ups
In this beginner level class, students will learn waist hooping and handheld hoop moves. Specialty handmade hoops that are bigger and easier to use will be provided.
Hooping is a low impact, high fun, and heart healthy exercise. Regularly hooping builds core strength, improves balance, and calms the mind. Classes are designed for ages 12 and up, way up!
Join us for a special World Hoop Day class, Saturday, October 4, 2025!
Single class registration: $25/ general, $20/member
Classes are hosted outside when weather permits and indoors when it does not.
Questions? Contact Director of Programs & Partnerships Neana Collins at ncollins@longuevue.com
Swan Flow Yoga with Swan Michelle
On Monday, October 13, from 9:30AM to 11:00AM enjoy a classical yoga flow-based practice in nature that will encourage long held poses, balance, strength, flexibility and modifications for all levels of practitioner, and in the serenity of our gardens. It is the perfect balance of both steady challenge and sweet flowing accessibility, while emphasizing variations meant just for you. It will offer a holistic variety of standing poses, forward folds, backbends, twists, supine poses, and a gem of soothing relaxation at the end with the birds and Swan Michelle’s serenades, leaving you with the sense of groundedness and oneness with nature.
Swan Michelle has been teaching yoga and leading Wellness Events, Sound Therapy and Healing Arts & Yoga Trainings full-time since 1998 throughout the entire Gulf Region, including New Orleans. As a pioneer in introducing yoga to the Big Easy, she is the Founder of Swan River Yoga and now resides in Grayton Beach, where she enjoys unifying a respect for nature with the wellness of the body, mind, and community.
This class is rain our shine. We have indoor alternatives if the weather is inclement. Bring your own mats and props.
Member admission: $20/class
General admission: $25/class
Registration is recommended as class size is limited. Participants should plan to bring their own yoga mats and props.
Sound Bath with Swan Michelle
On Monday, October 13, from 5:00PM to 6:30PM, experience an art form that includes universal meditative mantra, large crystal bowls, gong, an extensive collection of tuning forks, Balinese metal drums, elemental chimes, along with the soothing serenade of sacred song by Swan Michelle, founder of Swan River Yoga.
This experience is also a form of therapy; it has measurable effects in releasing what is disharmonious in the body and bringing you to homeostasis, releasing exhaustion, stress, trauma, or emotions held within the biology, brain, and hormones in the limbic system, and parasympathetic energization.
Class is held rain or shine. There is an indoor alternative in the event of inclement weather.
Member admission: $40/class
General admission: $45/class
Registration is recommended as class size is limited. Participants should plan to bring their own yoga mat, pillows, blankets or comfy props.
Upcoming Wellness Events
Discover the joy of nature-inspired creativity with hands-on garden workshops! Learn to craft stunning floral designs, wearable botanical art, and seasonal centerpieces — all using fresh, locally sourced materials. Whether you’re arranging blooms, weaving natural textures, or exploring the beauty of foraged finds, each session is a chance to connect with nature and unleash your creativity. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, these workshops offer a refreshing, hands-on experience in a lush garden setting. Come cultivate your artistic side!
Upcoming Workshops
Private Workshops
We also offer custom workshops using materials straight from our gardens! Treat yourself to a unique experience within our lush, historic setting. All classes are led by our stellar garden team’s signature creative approach and individual practical instruction. Our workshops are always a creative and special experience for all! All materials are provided by Longue Vue. Classes can be tailored for parents and children together. Custom pricing, available upon request. All-day gardens admission is included for all participating guests.
Group Size: Maximum of 15
Private workshops offered:
- Flower Arranging: Vase arranging with gorgeous greenery and florals from the gardens.
- Flower Crowns: Create a festive crown with fresh flowers and garden materials.
- Twiggy Fascinators: Build a wearable work of art using florals, woodsy materials and fabrics.
- Children’s Floral Delight: Vase flower arranging for parents and children, age 8 and up.
- Holidays at Home: Design a surprisingly creative holiday centerpiece for any occasion.
- Foraging at Longue Vue: Enjoy a walking “clip-your-own” garden tour and floral arranging class.
- Magnolia Wreath Magic: Create your own versatile door wreath using magnolia leaves from our trees.
