Notes: Spokane Valley Senior Center Room #234 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, tone and strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility and balance in this fun and energizing aerobic fitness class..

Notes: Southside Senior and Community Center Ballroom 3151 E 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223

Looking for something new and different? Join the fun with this beginning level Belly Dance Class. Movement, music, culture and history weave a fascinating tapestry of rhythm, entrancing melody and expressive dance. We will cover the basics of Belly Dance hip drops, shimmies, undulation, circles, and sways. Belly Dance provides gentle core toning, improves balance, posture, and confidence. Class includes warm up, dance technique, and routines, rhythms, music, and cultural notes. Come have fun learning Belly Dance with an experienced teacher. Wear work out or yoga clothes, sparkly hip sashes available to use during class. Fitness Level 1 2 3 4.

Notes: Spokane Community College Building #5 Small Gym 1810 N Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99217

Specifically designed for students with some physical limitations, Gentle Exercise 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. Attend class in-person on the SCC campus or online from home via zoom. Fitness Level 1 2 3.

Notes: Sinto Senior Center Ballroom 1124 W Sinto, Spokane WA, 99201

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. This class will meet at Sinto Senior Center. Fitness Level 1 2 3.

Notes: Spokane Valley Senior Center Room #234 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

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 are done standing or with a mat on the floor. Please bring a yoga mat and 6 to 10-inch fitness ball. Class will be held on the SCC main campus in the small gym. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Corbin Senior Center Henderson Room 827 W Cleveland Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205

Enjoy a dynamic, athletic workout that incorporates the principles of sports stretch, strength training, conditioning, movement and balance. The goal is to increase your strength, flexibility and balance, along with reducing stress and improving your overall fitness level. Bring a mat and water. Class will be held at Corbin Senior Center. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Southside Senior and Community Center Schultz Room 3151 E 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223

QiGong is a mind and body healing technique that combines simple, repetitive, physical motions, with mediation and mindful breathing. QiGong has many healing properties; it can improve blood pressure, increase blood circulation and reduce stress. QiGong is a great activity for all physical abilities because exercises can be done either sitting in a chair or while standing. In QiGong Level One, students will learn and practice relaxing breathing exercises and a series of nine structured postures. No special equipment is required. Participants only need comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and interest in physical wellbeing. Class will be held at Southside Senior and Community Center. Fitness Level 1 2 3.

Notes: Corbin Senior Center Henderson Room 827 W Cleveland Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205

Improve your strength, balance and fitness with exercises specifically designed to help maintain and improve your balance and mobility, reduce your risk of falls, and improve your quality of life. Enjoy a light cardio, total body fit workout with light weights while listening to fun music!.

Notes: Corbin Senior Center Henderson Room 827 W Cleveland Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205

Learn the complete Yang short form (54 movements) in this Advanced class. Class focus is on completing the short form, partner exercises and learning advanced principles of Tai Chi. This class is for those with more experience in Tai Chi who want to deepen their practice. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Spokane Community College Building #5 Room 148 1810 N Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99217

The word yoga means union, and goes far beyond the physical poses of asana. Explore the deeper meaning of the relationship between the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of yourself and develop a deeper connection to the part of you that is Divine. Bring a yoga mat, pen and paper. Fitness Level 1 2 3 4.

Notes: Southside Senior and Community Center Ballroom 3151 E 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223

The Sun Salutation is composed of a series of poses that condition and tone every part of the body. Learn how to correctly do each step in Sun Salutation A and B using the variation best suited for you. Increase your strength and conditioning as we continue practicing Sun Salutations for 4 weeks. We will focus on coordinating movement with breath which can help reduce blood pressure and increase mental clarity. There are variations for differing abilities. No prior yoga experience is required. Please have a yoga mat available. Two yoga blocks optional. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Online

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.

Notes: Online

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. This class will be held online via zoom. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Online

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. Have a resistance band and light weights available during class. This class is a hybrid class; this means that you can join Ken on M/W/F at the scheduled class time via zoom or recordings of these sessions will be sent out to students, for those that would prefer to participate at their own desired time. It is all about you! Fitness Level 2 3.

Notes: Online

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. Class will be held online via zoom. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Online

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. This class will be held online via zoom. Fitness Level 2 3 4.

Notes: Online

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.

Notes: Online

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.

Notes: Online

Yin Yoga is the perfect complement to more active forms of exercise. This style of yoga works deep into the connective tissues to increase mobility and reduce pain, stress, and anxiety. Experience deep relaxation while practicing supported, passive floor postures. We will also layer in some gentle, dynamic Yang Yoga (flow). Breathing techniques will provide a meditative, calming effect. The entire class is on the floor. Please have a yoga mat, a firm yoga bolster, 2 yoga blocks, and 2 bath towels available. Fitness Level 1 2 3.

Notes: Online

Learn and practice the fundamentals of basic yoga poses in a sequence designed to improve and maintain health and vitality in all systems of your body. Focus is on strength, balance and flexibility with an awareness of proper posture and breath. Calm your mind, relax your body and connect to your spirit without leaving your house. Chair modifications are available. Please have a yoga mat available. Fitness Level: 1 2 3 4.

Notes: Online

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.

Notes: Online

With correct alignment and intentional movement yoga can strengthen bones, increase muscle, calm the nervous system, improve mental functioning, lower blood pressure and elevate your sense of joy. The physiological power of yoga will be explored and experienced by a vigorous practice of specific movement in sync with breath. A general level of fitness is necessary, prior yoga experience is not required. Please have a yoga mat available. Two yoga blocks are optional. Fitness Level 3 4.

Notes: Online

Grab a chair and enjoy a unique yoga experience from your own home. Use chairs and standing modifications of yoga, focusing on safety, and combine balance and flexibility poses with stretching, breathing exercises, seated meditation, and relaxation. This class is appropriate for those with joint pain, joint replacement, or back pain, or those finishing rehabilitation. Have a mat and yoga strap available. Fitness Level 1 2 3.