Learning Hub @ Metta
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth at Metta with our gamut of enrichment courses! All courses are held at Metta Building, 32 Simei Street 1 unless stated otherwise.
 
Registration and payment can be made at:
Volunteers and Alumni Department, Metta Building (Level 3), 32 Simei Street 1, Singapore 529950

For enquiries, please call 6580 4656 / 4657 or email to volunteers@metta.org.sg. You are advised to call and confirm the schedules stated here before registration, as they are subjected to change should the classes be fully enrolled.
 
Yoga

Known for increasing flexibility of the spine, toning and rejuvenating the nervous system, yoga also strengthens the respiratory, circulatory, digestive and hormonal systems while reducing stress. Reap these panacean benefits by joining our yoga classes now!
Instructor's Profile
Let Anthony Arjun Loy and his team of dedicated instructors help you achieve harmony between body and soul through this ancient art! With 15 years of practice and a yoga academy under his belt, the robust-looking 50-year-old is living proof that yoga works wonders for your health!

Registration form - Yoga Beginner.doc
Registration form - Yoga Intermediate.doc
Elementary Class
Metta Volunteers Activity Room, Level 4
Fridays, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm; Saturdays, 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm or Sundays, 9.00 am to 10.30 am
Public - $90; Volunteers and staff - $80
(10 sessions in all)
Intermediate Class
Metta Volunteers Activity Room, Level 4

Wednesdays, 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesdays or Thursdays, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Sundays, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon
Public - $100; Volunteers and staff - $90
(10 sessions in all)
 
Pottery

A stress-buster that unleashes the creativity in you, pottery enables you to produce uniquely decorative pieces like bowls, cups, vases and more!
Pottery Corner, Level 1
Saturdays, 9.00 am to 12.00 noon or 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Public - $150; Volunteers and staff - $140 (10 sessions in all. Fees exclude cost of materials.)
Instructor's Profile
Highly skilled in pottery making, Tan Boon Gim is a disciple of potter extraordinaire Chua Soo Kim. Patient and equipped with a zest for teaching, each of his lesson promises an enriching discovery for you!

Pottery Saturday PM R1.doc
Pottery Saturday AM R2.doc
 
Line Dancing

Relive the rugged charm of the Wild West with line dancing! Boasting a fun crowd, stylish attire and lively music, anyone can have a good time displaying nifty footwork!
Metta Orchestra Room, Level 4
Wednesdays, 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Public - $60; Volunteers and staff - $50 (11 sessions in all)
Instructors' Profile
Under the guidance of our P.A.L. accredited instructors, Yenny Ng and Robert See, you’ll be able to rule the dance floor in no time! These veterans guarantee you there’s never a dull moment in their lessons!

Registration Form R1.doc
 
Chinese Orchestra

Do you know that a complete musical theory and sophisticated musical instruments surfaced in China 3,000 years ago? That marked the period when European music was newly conceived. Experience its rich culture by joining our Chinese Orchestra class today!
Metta Orchestra Room, Level 4
Gu Zheng       Thursdays, 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Er Hu Thursdays, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Percussion Thursdays, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Yang Qin Saturdays, 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Chinese Flute Saturdays, 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Public - $50; Volunteers and staff - $40; Metta School students and alumni - $20 (monthly)
Instructors' Profiles
Born into a family of musicians, Zhang Bo hails from Shenyang, China. Highly versatile in many Chinese and Western musical instruments, he has choreographed numerous large-scale performances in China. Possessing a wealth of experience, the virtuoso is an accomplished talent in the field of Chinese Orchestra.

Exposed to the art of fluting since he was 13, Thomas Goh acquired his skills under the tutelage of many well-known flutists. A veteran soloist in many public performances, he is currently a music instructor in many educational institutions.

Gu Zheng R1.doc
Er Hu R1.doc
Percussion R1.doc
Yang Qin R1.doc
Di Zi R1.doc
 
Chinese Choir

Master superb vocal techniques and singing skills under the guidance of our acclaimed musicologist cum soprano maestro Huang He!
Metta Orchestra Room, Level 4
Fridays, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm

A flat rate of $90 applies (12 sessions in all)

Instructor's Profile
A graduate in musicology from the renowned Conservatory of Music, Oberlin College in the United States, instructor Huang He is a talented soprano and one of China’s renowned authorities in traditional Teochew singing.
 
Indian Orchestra

Classical Indian music has been around for 5,000 years. Discover its rich culture and mystic sounds through accomplished musicologist, Dr Bhagavathi Yerramilli!
Instructor's Profile
Dr Bhagavathi Yerramilli is an accomplished musicologist and performer on the veena. A holder of master and doctoral degrees in music, she had formerly taught veena and music theory at the University of Madras for six years and conducted classes at the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society and the Singapore Kerala Association.
Indian Vocal (Singing) Class
Metta Indian Orchestra Room, Level 4
Sundays, 9.00 am to 10.00 am

Public - $60; Volunteers and staff - $50;
Metta School students and alumni - $20 (monthly)
Learning of Veena (a south Indian instrument)
Metta Indian Orchestra Room, Level 4
Sundays, 10.00 am to 11.00 am

Public - $60; Volunteers and staff - $50;
Metta School students and alumni - $20 (monthly)