Community Classes and Programs for Fall 2007

YOGA FOR HEALTH
Build physical strength and increased vitality while experiencing the calming benefits of breath and the healthy alignment of the body and mind. A moderately paced class—no experience required. Please bring mat to class.

Yoga Plus
Relax and enjoy! This class is sensitive to your needs and is paced at a level that is comfortable for everyone, at any SIZE! Bring mat.

INTEGRAL T’ai Chi Qigong: Essential Qigong (8 weeks)
Essential Qigong will include basic and intermediate practices to refine energy, reduce stress, increase flexibility, balance and strength. Each session will include a review of previous lessons and addition of new exercises. Standing and Sitting Qigong(s) utilize gentle, easy-to-learn movement coordinated with breathing techniques. Practice opens the joints and energy channels. All levels and ages welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and flat-bottomed shoes.$10materials fee due to instructor on the first day of class. Sifu Knight

INTEGRAL T’ai Chi Ch’uan (8 weeks)
Energetic 48-movement version of Yang-Style Taiji, Chan Si Gong—Chinese Silk Reeling&Qigong and Push Hands will improve structure and movement while promoting balance, health, self defense, moral fitness and stability. Class will learn Gung fu and Internal Strength and will include practicing with partners. Recent studies show that even short periods of T’ai Chi Ch’uan practice can increase immunity to disease and decrease stress. $10materials fee due to instructor at first class. Sifu Knight

INTEGRAL T’ai Chi Qigong: Essential Qigong and Integral T’ai Chi Ch’uan (8 weeks)
Take both classes and get a discount and twice the benefit! $17materials fee due to instructor on the first day of class. Sifu Knight

Nordic Walking (8 SATURDAYS)  
Get into shape by burning up to 46%more calories than regular walking without increased exertion. Nordic Walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles to produce an incredible upper-body workout. Increase your endurance, strengthen your core, arms, chest, back, buttocks and legs, improve your posture and flexibility and take stress off your ankle, knee and hip joints. Poles are provided. All fitness levels welcome. Meet at Perry’s Café (end of Ocean Park Blvd.) Park at Lot # 5, 2600 Barnard Way, south of Ocean Park Blvd. Free parking pass provided. Perry’s Café. Instructor: Malin Svensson.

Free Nordic Walking Clinic   Six million people worldwide Nordic Walk and now you can, too. Join North America’s leading authority in Nordic Walking, Malin Svensson, for a free clinic (including poles). This is a great opportunity to learn all about Nordic Walking. Call (310) 458-2239 to guarantee a space in the clinic. Meet at Perry’s Café, Ocean Park Blvd & Barnard Way. Short term parking is available in south beach lot # 5. Sat., September 8, 9:30 –10:30 a.m.