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Adults
Health & Wellness YOGA FOR EVERY BODY (Age 18+) 4 Weeks
This class adapts practice to suit each person’s condition, experience and needs. It incorporates gentle movements, postures, and relaxation techniques to increase strength and flexibility, improve posture, and provide a sense of vitality, well being and deep tranquility. Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Kathleen Miller
Ta’i Chi Chuan
YOGA ENERGY! (Age 18+) 4 Weeks
Gentle Somatic Yoga
GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA (Age 18+) 4 Weeks
Create a deep reservoir of wellness in body and mind with this modern yoga practice designed to increase your awareness of the relationship between mind, body and soul. Learn to bring your curiosity to your everyday experience during our yoga practice that blends Somatic and Hatha yoga modalities to help you increase flexibility, integrate left and right sides of the body, and build strength while giving you effective tools for relaxation. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and clothes that allow for movement. Min 14 Max 25 Instructor: Gay Dawson, nationally certified Registered Yoga Teacher with a strong background in dance and movement principles, and lives at Ananda Seva ashram in Bennett Valley where movement, meditation and teaching are the fabric of her daily life.
Enjoy a complete Vinyasa Yoga fitness program for total well-being! With energizing exercises, expansive breathing, stretching, strengthening, alignment and relaxation, all levels are welcome to experience the benefits of this class. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and your sense of humor! Min 15 Max 25 Instructor: Maria Battista, a dedicated, warm and understanding teacher for 15 yrs, certified by several schools of yoga and continues to study and practice for over 30 yrs.
Yoga Energy
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Fall/Winter ‘10-’11
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T’AI CHI CH’UAN (Age 16+) 4 Weeks
“Think over carefully what the final purpose is: to lengthen life and maintain youth.” T’ai Chi Ch’uan is an ancient Chinese method of physical culture, spiritual cultivation and self-defense. Its gentle movements can be learned and practiced by men, women and children alike. People of all ages can benefit from T’ai Chi practice. Min 12 Max 25 Instructor: Steven Rose
BONES FOR LIFE (Age 16+) 1 Day
Naturally regenerate your bones with easy, enjoyable movement while in a chair. Increase bone density, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and feel more vital and alive! These dynamic, harmonious exercises work with the principals of pressure and weight-bearing to produce stronger and healthier bones. Learn in this fun, relaxing process to increase your flexibility and stability, while improving your posture. If you are young, this is an investment in your future. If you are mature, this is a must! Min 6 Max 15 Instructor: Catherine Thomas, a movement educator specializing in the Feldenkrais Method of Progressive Learning, B.S. in Education and Human Development, BFA, & Masters in Fine Arts and Dance with a Special Education focus.
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