SPRING 2021

Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training	Class # 19457	Cost: $24
Location: Online	Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Dates: 4/5/21 - 6/2/21
Instructor: Toni Kuder	Days: Mo We
Improve your cardiovascular health, boost your metabolism, tone and strengthen your muscles, and improve your flexibility and balance in this fun and energizing online aerobic fitness class. Fitness Level: 2 3.
Back Fitness	Class # 19464	Cost: $7
Location: Online	Time: 09:40 AM - 10:15 AM	Dates: 4/20/21 - 5/13/21
Instructor: Sandra Philbin	Days: Tu Th
This gentle and relaxing workout integrates Pilates, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation and mindful breathing to maintain a strong core and healthy back. This preventive class is NOT RECOMMENDED for people with chronic back conditions and written physician approval is required for back conditions. Ability to do mat work is essential. Have a mat, water bottle and a 6-10¿ small ball available. Fitness Level: 3 4.
Basic Stretch	Class # 19462	Cost: $24
Location: Online	Time: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM	Dates: 4/7/21 - 6/11/21
Instructor: Shirley Fritsch	Days: We Fr
If your goal is to feel better in everyday life, relieving stress and aches from activities, being stronger with longer muscles or wanting to learn beginning yoga basics then this class is for you. It provides easy instruction to stretches and gentle movements for all muscle groups to feel better and prevent injuries from short or tight muscles which can cause joint deterioration. Stretching improves range of motion, stability and core and can help prevent joint pain and muscle strain.  Fitness Level: 1 2 3.
Core Basics	Class # 19479	Cost: $33
Location: Online	Time: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM	Dates: 4/5/21 - 6/11/21
Instructor: Shirley Fritsch	Days: Mo We Fr
Learn exercises that engage core muscles to prevent back pain, increase endurance, improve balance and stability, improve posture, and increase strength for functional fitness. You may even look stronger and thinner after! Participants will learn how to use their core while sitting, standing, and lying down in prone (front) and supine (back) positions. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
Functional Fitness (Hybrid-Asyc)	Class # 19508	Cost: $43
Location: Online	Time: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM	Dates: 4/9/21 - 6/11/21
Instructor: Kenneth Korrell	Days: Fr
Functional Fitness addresses how we live and move on-a-daily basis. Stretching, cardio, bands, weight training and balancing will help preserve your overall health and fitness plus you will feel a whole lot better about yourself from a mental and emotional standpoint. You will need a band and light weights. It is all about you. This class is scheduled to meet both synchronously and asynchronously; this means that you will be sent recordings of 3 one-hour class sessions to take at your leisure each week throughout the quarter, with the option of joining Ken online via zoom on Fridays from 1:30PM-2:30PM (PST) for a synchronous class. Fitness Level: 2 3.
Gentle Exercise	Class # 19459	Cost: $30
Location: Online	Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Dates: 4/5/21 - 6/9/21
Instructor: Lisa Lester	Days: Mo We
Specifically designed for students with some physical limitations, this online class combines cardiorespiratory fitness, strength training, range of motion and balance training to reduce stress, increase range of motion, and improve balance and flexibility. Standing, floor and chair options are available. Fitness Level: 1 2 3.
Gentle Exercise	Class # 19461	Cost: $30
Location: Online	Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Dates: 4/6/21 - 6/10/21
Instructor: Lisa Lester	Days: Tu Th
Specifically designed for students with some physical limitations, this online class combines cardiorespiratory fitness, strength training, range of motion and balance training to reduce stress, increase range of motion, and improve balance and flexibility. Standing, floor and chair options are available. Fitness Level: 1 2 3.
Nia® Moving to Heal	Class # 19579	Cost: $20
Location: Online	Time: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Dates: 4/6/21 - 6/8/21
Instructor: Ann Jackson-Avery	Days: Tu
Rejuvenate your body in a gentle way in order to feel better. Take charge of your own self-healing using less-physically intense dance movements with the Nia Techniques from martial, dance, and healing arts. Strengthen awareness of your body intelligence, while moving at your own level to inspiring music. No experience needed, can be done barefoot, and upright or in a seated position. Fitness Level: 1 2 3.
Pilates	Class # 19458	Cost: $30
Location: Online	Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dates: 4/6/21 - 6/10/21
Instructor: Lisa Lester	Days: Tu Th
A strong core and limber muscles are keys to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Pilates helps you tone and strengthen your muscles, improve your posture, reduce lower back pain, and increase your flexibility and balance. All exercises can be done online from your living room standing or using a mat on the floor. Please have a yoga mat and 6- to 10-inch ball available. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
S.A.I.L.. Stay Active and Independent for Life	Class # 19609	Cost: $30
Location: Online	Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dates: 4/6/21 - 6/10/21
Instructor: Shirley Fritsch	Days: Tu Th
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL program can be done online to help improve strength and balance, if done regularly. Fitness Level: 1 2.
Self-Myofascial Release: Foam Rolling Techniques	Class # 19466	Cost: $17
Location: Online	Time: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM	Dates: 4/6/21 - 6/10/21
Instructor: Shirley Fritsch	Days: Tu Th
Using a foam roller kneads muscles releasing knots and stiffness and soothes joints which increases flexibility and improves joint range of motion. SMFR feels great (like a massage) and it can actually correct any muscle imbalances in the body by helping muscles to relax and loosen to lengthen for stretching and preparation for exercise or recovery from exercise. SMFR can relieve muscle soreness post workout (clears lactic acid) and it can prevent it (keeps lactic acid from forming) when done before a workout. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
Strengthen, Sculpt and Stretch	Class # 19493	Cost: $24
Location: Online	Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM	Dates: 4/20/21 - 6/10/21
Instructor: Sandra Philbin	Days: Tu Th
This class is total body workout: improve your metabolic rate, develop muscle density, expend more calories at rest and develop long, lean muscles. A blend of BARRE-based exercises, Pilates, yoga, mindful movements and light weight-training focusing on concentration, breath awareness, control, alignment and balance. Have a mat, water bottle, 2-4 lb hand weights, 6¿ resistance band, and a 6-10¿ ball available. Fitness Level: 4.
Sustainable Yoga for Agile and Joyful Aging	Class # 19468	Cost: $14
Location: Online	Time: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dates: 4/26/21 - 5/19/21
Instructor: Elene Johnston	Days: Mo We
In this class we will move, stretch and strengthen muscles and bones in the spine, shoulders, arms and legs. No prior yoga experience is required. There are layers for each pose and you choose the layer where you feel secure and at ease. Each pose can be done sitting in a chair, or using a chair as a prop, or standing on a yoga mat without a prop. There will be time during each class session to learn breathing techniques which can lower blood pressure, increase mental agility and improve energy level. There will also be time for rest - an opportunity to explore your mind when it is calm. This class is suitable for any age and any fitness level. The class meets twice a week for one hour and 15 minutes. The class can be taken independently or in conjunction with the 1-Day Workshop. You can attend the class at the designated time or play the recording of the class at any time during the week following the class. This class works well on zoom. Please have a yoga mat and chair available. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
Sustainable Yoga for Agile and Joyful Aging: 1-Day Workshop	Class # 19469	Cost: $7
Location: Online	Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM	Dates: 5/1/21 - 5/1/21
Instructor: Elene Johnston	Days: Sa
In this one-day class we will move, stretch and strengthen muscles and bones in the spine, shoulders, arms and legs. Class will meet from 10:00am to 12:00pm and then again 2:00pm to 4:00pm. No prior yoga experience is required. There are layers for each pose and you choose the layer where you feel secure and at ease. Each pose can be done sitting in a chair, or using a chair as a prop, or standing on a yoga mat without a prop. There will be time during the day to learn breathing techniques which can lower your blood pressure, increase your mental agility and improve your energy level. There will also be time for rest; an opportunity for you to explore your mind when it is calm. The class can be taken independently or in conjunction with the weekly class. You can attend the Workshop at the designated time or play the recording of the class at any time during the week following the Workshop. This class works well on zoom. Please have a yoga mat and chair available. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
Tai Chi: Advanced	Class # 19589	Cost: $14
Location: Online	Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dates: 4/13/21 - 6/8/21
Instructor: James Mac Innis	Days: Tu
Advancing Tai Chi is designed for seniors (55+) who have completed at least one Continuing Tai Chi class and want to progress to the next level of difficulty. This class has an accelerated pace and demands greater focus and concentration as compared to the previous classes. Tai Chi is gentle exercise form that improves balance, lowers blood pressure, and contributes to a general improvement of health and well-being. Students are taught the Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan short form (54 movements) and are introduced to new movements from the long form (108 movements). In addition, standing meditation and chi flow exercises are introduced. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
Tai Chi: Beginning	Class # 19584	Cost: $14
Location: Online	Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dates: 4/14/21 - 6/9/21
Instructor: James Mac Innis	Days: We
Tai Chi: Beginning is designed to introduce seniors (55+) to the Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi). This gentle exercise form improves balance, lowers blood pressure, and contributes to a general improvement of health and well-being. Students are taught stabilizing footwork and a beginning form (15 movements) based on Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Fitness Level: 1 2 3.
Tai Chi: Continuing	Class # 19586	Cost: $14
Location: Online	Time: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM	Dates: 4/14/21 - 6/9/21
Instructor: James Mac Innis	Days: We
Tai Chi: Continuing is designed for seniors (55+) who have completed at least one Beginning Tai Chi class and want to progress to the next level of difficulty. This class has an accelerated pace and demands greater focus and concentration as compared to the beginning class. Tai Chi is gentle exercise form that improves balance, lowers blood pressure, and contributes to a general improvement of health and well-being. Students are taught an intermediate form (36 movements) based on Yang style Tai Chi Chuan short form (54 movements). Fitness Level: 2 3.
Yoga for Osteoporosis	Class # 19564	Cost: $7
Location: Online	Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dates: 4/6/21 - 4/27/21
Instructor: Elene Johnston	Days: Tu
This is a class for anyone with a diagnosis of osteopenia/osteoporosis and for anyone wanting to avoid the diagnosis. Certain yoga poses when performed in a specific way and practiced regularly have been shown to stimulate new bone growth and reverse osteopenia/osteoporosis. In this class you will learn the poses and how to perform them. No prior yoga experience is required. There are layers for each pose and you choose the layer where you feel secure and at ease. Each pose can be done sitting in a chair, or using a chair as a prop, or standing on a yoga mat without a prop. There will be time during each class session to learn breathing techniques which can lower your blood pressure, increase your mental agility and improve your energy level. There will also be time for rest, a significant part of creating new strong bones. The class can be taken independently or in conjunction with the 1-Day Workshop. You can attend the class at the designated time or play the recording of the class at any time during the week following the class. This class works well on zoom. Please have a yoga mat and chair available. Fitness Level: 2 3 4.
Yoga for Wholeness	Class # 19602	Cost: $40
Location: Online	Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Dates: 4/5/21 - 6/7/21
Instructor: Peggy Thomas	Days: Mo We
Reawaken your body¿s natural ability to heal itself and come back into balance. Through focused awareness and breath, learn how to listen to and observe the messages your body is sending you. Rediscover the power within you to align with positive, new energy and release old ways of thinking, being and feeling. Bring new vitality into all systems of your body, mind and spirit, creating harmony and a restored sense of well-being without leaving your house. Please have a yoga mat available. Fitness Level: 1 2 3 4.
Yoga for Wholeness	Class # 19607	Cost: $40
Location: Online	Time: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM	Dates: 4/5/21 - 6/7/21
Instructor: Peggy Thomas	Days: Mo We
Reawaken your body¿s natural ability to heal itself and come back into balance. Through focused awareness and breath, learn how to listen to and observe the messages your body is sending you. Rediscover the power within you to align with positive, new energy and release old ways of thinking, being and feeling. Bring new vitality into all systems of your body, mind and spirit, creating harmony and a restored sense of well-being without leaving your house. Please have a yoga mat available. Fitness Level: 1 2 3 4.

SUMMER 2021 - no classes currently listed for this quarter