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Health & Well-Being
See also: Fitness Classes
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Simply Yoga |
Most of us lead
busy, fast-paced lives, paying little attention to self-care.
Would you like to bring a sense of calm to your life and
experience greater vitality, clarity, and peace of mind? Simply
Yoga offers you a safe, practical approach to self-care through
breathing, postures, and deep relaxation that will strengthen
and refresh you on many levels. This class is a wonderful
introduction to yoga and a basic practice that can be repeated
many times. Instructor Maureen Braun RN, a certified Integrative
Yoga teacher with many years of teaching experience, is known
for her accessible, clear, and creative style. She offers a
variety of postures and techniques to meet the needs of both
beginning and returning students at varied levels of experience.
Please bring one or two blankets. Yoga mats will be provided.
Class is held at the YWCA on the corner of N. Forest and Maple.
Session is Closed |
Breathe, Relax, Knit! A Knitting and Yoga Retreat at The
Chrysalis
(Expanded format) |
| Back by popular
demand, Maureen Braun returns with an expanded two-day spring
retreat for beyond beginning knitters! Join us to discover all
that yoga and knitting have in common, as well as the distinct,
individual characteristics of each practice that supports the
other. We will explore spiritual aspects of knitting and yoga;
begin one or more unique one-skein projects; share past
projects; practice easy, accessible yoga techniques and poses to
refresh the body (no previous yoga experience necessary); and
practice "present moment" awareness. In addition, guest-speaker
Andrea Evans, owner of Apple Yarns, will discuss the selection
and combination of different types of yarn. You will leave the
retreat feeling refreshed, renewed, and inspired with a deeper
and more refined understanding of presence and creativity in
your knitting journey. Maureen Braun is a yoga teacher, artist,
and avid knitter. She is the creator of the handbook, Yoga for
Knitters. Please dress comfortably; materials list will be sent
with class receipt. Lunch break from 1-2:30 p.m. Class is held
at The Chrysalis Inn & Spa. |
S8109 /
2 sessions
Sa and Su from 11:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Braun
$99 |
Start
Date:4/26
End Date: 4/27
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa - Baker Room |
Yoga for Gardeners |
| Gardening, like
yoga, honors the cycle of life. All gardeners are drawn to the
mysteries and beauty of nature, and yoga, too, is an exploration
of the mystery through connection with body, mind, and spirit.
This class is for anyone who loves to garden and wants to stay
healthy and free of strain or injury. We will practice yoga
stretches and strengthening postures for before, during, and
after working in the garden. All levels of yoga and gardening
experience are welcome. Please bring a blanket. Yoga mats will
be provided. Class is held at the YWCA on the corner of N.
Forest and Maple. |
S8848 /
1 session
Sa from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Braun
$25 |
Start
Date:5/3
End Date: 5/3
YWCA - Ballroom |
Simply Yoga: Restorative Poses |
| Expand your
exploration of yoga through restorative postures that are
passive, deeply nourishing, and restful--a wonderful addition to
every student's personal practice. Emphasizing being rather than
doing, we will use a variety of props to create full body
support as we sustain poses that open the body and lead to an
exquisitely deep relaxation experience. Students will learn how
to sequence the poses for optimum benefits. Please bring 2-3
blankets to class; mats and other props will be provided. This
class is for students who have taken beginning level yoga
classes or have taken at least one 8-week session of Simply
Yoga. Class is held at the YWCA on the corner of N. Forest and
Maple. |
Section A (Spring)
S8663 / 1 session
Tu from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Braun
$19 |
Start Date:6/3
End Date: 6/3
YWCA - Ballroom |
Section B (Spring)
W8664 / 1 session
W from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Braun
$19 |
Start Date:6/4
End Date: 6/4
YWCA - Ballroom |
Give Your Face a Lift! |
Treat your face
to a revitalizing experience! Using your fingertips, you will
learn how to give yourself an acupressure face lift. Discover
how this relaxing technique stimulates the muscles, circulation,
and pressure points to improve your skin and tone facial
muscles. And, as a special preview, instructor Marion Moat will
include a few tips from her class "Anti-Aging Secrets: Skin &
Body." You will receive an Acupressure Face Lift booklet and
handouts describing the connection between specific facial
blemishes and the body. Marion Moat, owner of Brier Spa near
Seattle, is a licensed esthetician, LMP, and nutritionist.
Optional text, 86 Recipes for Beautiful Skin, Hair and Bath, is
available for purchase at class for $15. Please bring a small
hand mirror to class.
Session is Closed |
Introduction to Full Body Massage |
| Come and learn
how to give a soothing full-body massage to friends and family
in this hands-on workshop. Instructor Marie Matteson, Licensed
Massage Therapist and Counselor, will guide you step-by-step
through how to give a massage, applying techniques used by
professionals. She will also discuss how to apply massage oil or
lotion, avoid fatigue, and determine situations where massage is
not recommended. All participants will have the opportunity to
both give and receive massages, so sign up with a friend,
spouse, or significant other for a relaxing experience! Please
bring shorts, t-shirt or sports top, two sheets, a sleeping bag
or blanket, a water bottle, and a sack lunch to class. |
S8394 /
1 session
Sa from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Matteson
$69 |
Start
Date:5/3
End Date: 5/3
WCC - Kelly 105 |
Introduction to Hand & Foot Massage |
| Join this
hands-on workshop and learn how to relax the entire body by
applying gentle massage and acupressure to the hands and feet.
Licensed Massage Therapist Marie Matteson will discuss basic
massage and reflexology techniques. Please bring a large blanket
or sleeping bag, a pillow, and one sheet. Clean feet are
appreciated by all who attend! |
S8398 /
1 session
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Matteson
$35 |
Start
Date:4/19
End Date: 4/19
WCC - Kelly 105 |
Your Body is Talking... Are You Listening? |
| In many schools
of thought it is widely believed that our positive and negative
words and thought patterns "shape" our body and affect our
consciousness. Join instructor Marie Matteson and discover the
top ten words that promote good health and wellness. She will
also show you how to use kinesiology techniques to identify and
decipher why you feel the way you do. In addition, class will
explore how certain foods can affect you and you will learn to
test yourself for foods that may be stressful for your body.
Instructor will provide dairy and wheat food products to test
using kinesiology methods in class; you are encouraged to bring
any other foods you would like to test. Marie Matteson is a
local Licensed Massage Practitioner and is Wellness Kinesiology
certified. Please bring a sack lunch. |
S8852 /
1 session
Sa from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Matteson
$69 |
Start
Date:5/17
End Date: 5/17
WCC - Kelly 105 |
Letting Go of Clutter I |
Clutter drains
your energy, gets in your way, distracts you from what's
important, and doesn't have a real place or use in your life.
Physical clutter is often connected to mental and emotional
clutter. Whether clutter is a minor annoyance or a major issue,
this workshop is an important first step in creating the space
for the life you want to live. Carolyn Koehnline, MA, LMHC, is a
local psychotherapist in private practice. She has taught
clutter classes and workshops for many years and takes a
creative approach to helping adults navigate the practical
realities of life.
Session is Closed |
Letting Go of Clutter II |
| For those who
have attended Letting Go of Clutter I, or any of Carolyn
Koehnline's clutter-related classes, this is a chance to take
your decluttering work a step further. Uncluttering is a process
of learning to use your time, space, and energy well. Come
review the basics and assess where you are in your uncluttering
process. Learn ways to maintain the positive changes you've made
and explore further how to let go of the energy-drainers in your
life. Session is closed. |
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