WELLNESS
AGE REVERSING ESSENTRICS®
As Seen on PBS, this Aging Backwards class works all your 650 muscles and restores movement in your joints and liberates your spine, shoulders and hips. Gentle movements will increase full-body mobility and strength, relieve chronic aches and pains, and improve your balance, posture and overall health. Great for both men and women of all ages who are starting to exercise, recovering from injuries, or are in pain or suffer from chronic conditions. Bring a yoga mat, towel and strap/ band. Instructor Natalia von Somoff. ◆ 8281 1/18-2/22 Sat 9:30-10:30am *$60/$70 ◆ 8282 3/7-4/11 Sat 9:30-10:30am *$60/$70
MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE
Improve balance and increase self-confidence in performing daily activities in this research-based fall prevention program using the principles and movements of Tai Chi. Weight-bearing and non-weight bearing stances, postural alignment, coordinated movements and synchronized breathing. This program has been recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as an effective intervention to prevent falls for older adults. Instructor, Barbara Gleisner. No classes January 20 and February 17. ◆ 8480 1/6-3/9 M 10:30am-Noon *$84/$96 ◆ 8482 3/16-5/4 M 10:30am-Noon *$84/$96
TAI CHI
Learn balance, grace and patience. Discover the joy of movement while gently increasing strength and flexibility. This ancient Chinese exercise is also a meditation, a healing art and a martial art. Instructor, Barbara Gleisner. LEVEL 1 A ◆ 8483 1/9-2/27 ◆ 8484 1/7-2/25 B ◆ 8485 3/12-4/30 ◆ 8486 3/10-4/28 LEVEL 2 ◆ 8487 1/7-2/25 ◆ 8488 3/10-4/28 LEVEL 3 ◆ 8489 1/9-2/27 ◆ 8490 3/12-4/30
Th 7-8:30pm *$84/$97 Tu 10:30-Noon *$84/$97 Th 7-8:30pm *$84/$97 Tu 10:30-Noon *$84/$97 Tu Tu
7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm
*$84/$97 *$84/$97
Th Th
5:30-7pm 5:30-7pm
*$84/$97 *$84/$97
QIGONG
The gentle, rhythmic movement of qigong reduces stress, builds stamina, increases vitality, and enhances the immune system. This ancient Chinese health care system integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Instructor, Barbara Gleisner. ◆ 8491 1/7-2/25 Tu 5:30-7pm *$84/$97 ◆ 8492 3/10-4/28 Tu 5:30-7pm *$84/$97 ◆ 8493 1/8-2/26 W 10-11:30am *$84/$97 ◆ 8494 3/11-4/29 W 10-11:30am *$84/$97
KENDO–SWORDSMANSHIP
Build physical and mental strength learning Japanese samurai sword handling. Kendo is great way to learn self-discipline for kids, and good stress relief for adults. Beginners need to purchase Bamboo sword at first class. ($25) Continuing level includes full contact wearing armor. Youth/adult classes combined (Sat). Edmonds kendo class is member of Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation/All United states Kendo Federation. Class dates are subject to change. No class February 22. JUNIORS (AGES 6-18) ◆ 8497 1/9-4/30 Th 4:30-6:30pm BEGINNER ◆ 8495 1/4-4/25 Sat 2-3:30pm CONTINUING ◆ 8496 1/4-4/25 Sat Noon-2pm
*$111/$128 *$104/$120
TAEKWON-DO (AGES 7+)
Learn self-defense and physical fitness in a family friendly atmosphere. Open to beginning and continuing students. Beginning class instructor, Shirley Bailey. Continuing class instructor, Ed Bailey. Youth/adult class combined. Family discount rates available. Uniform details provided at class. No classes January 20, February 17. ◆ 8252 1/3-1/31 MWF 6-7pm *$79/$91 ◆ 8253 2/3-2/28 MWF 6-7pm *$72/$82 ◆ 8254 3/2-3/30 MWF 6-7pm *$85/$97 ◆ 8255 4/1-4/29 MWF 6-7pm *$85/$97
*$116/$136
* Edmonds residents receive a discount. Register now! Call 425-771-0230 • EDMONDS
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