Fitness Boot Camp
 |
Get fit this
summer in our new six-week fitness boot camp! In a supportive
environment, instructor and personal trainer Doug Salmon will
challenge you with a high intensity workout emphasizing large
muscle group and body-weight exercises that include jumping,
squatting, and light weights. Designed for students looking for
greater motivation and challenge in their exercise regime, this
boot camp is guaranteed to raise your heart rate and make you
sweat! Please dress comfortably, wear supportive footwear, and
bring a water bottle.
Session is closed |
QiGong Outdoors |
| QiGong (or Chi
Kung) is a gentle yet powerful set of meditations and exercises
that focuses on building physical health and inner tranquility.
These practices harmonize body, breath, and mind as you learn
stillness within movement and movement in stillness. Reduce
stress, get a physical workout, build energy, and develop
self-awareness. This course is suitable for people of all ages
and levels of physical conditioning. |
H8241 /
5 sessions / 5 clock hrs.
Tu from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Riggs
$49 |
Start
Date:6/24
End Date: 7/22
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School |
Tai Chi Outdoors |
| Join in learning
this gentle yet powerful form of exercise that can be practiced
for the rest of your life. Tai Chi is a movement and exercise
discipline that develops balance, centeredness, and peace of
mind. Yang-style Tai Chi is an integral part of traditional
Chinese medicine and is used to increase energy and reduce
stress. Instructor Dani Riggs is a local psychotherapist who has
taught Tai Chi since 1984. Students are strongly encouraged to
also enroll in Dani's QiGong class (earlier the same evening)
for an enhanced Tai Chi experience. Class is held at Whatcom
Hills Waldorf School. |
H8323 /
5 sessions / 5 clock hrs.
Tu from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Riggs
$49 |
Start
Date:6/24
End Date: 7/22
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School |
QiGong & Tai Chi--Reduced rate for both classes |
| Reduced rate for
taking Tai Chi & QiGong together |
H8245 /
5 sessions / 10 clock hrs.
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Riggs
$85 |
Start
Date:6/24
End Date: 7/22
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School |
Gentle Tai Chi & QiGong |
| People around
the world are enjoying the benefits of Tai Chi and QiGong. This
course is designed for anyone who wants to ease into an exercise
program that increases balance and circulation, relaxes tight
muscles, and increases energy. Tai Chi and QiGong also calm the
mind and strengthen the body. If you want to take concrete steps
to enhance your health, then join instructor Dani Riggs and
experience wonderful benefits as you explore this time-honored
method of exercise! |
H8112 /
5 sessions / 5 clock hrs.
Tu from 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
Riggs
$39 |
Start
Date:6/24
End Date: 7/22
YWCA - Ballroom |
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 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 is a basic practice that can
be repeated many times. Instructor Maureen Braun, RN and
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. 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. |
Section A
H8294 /
6 sessions / 9 clock hrs.
Tu from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Braun
$79 |
Start
Date:6/24
End Date: 7/29
YWCA - Ballroom |
Section B
H8295 /
6 sessions / 9 clock hrs.
W from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Braun
$79 |
Start
Date:6/25
End Date: 7/30
YWCA - Ballroom |
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.
Session is closed. |
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.
Session is Closed |
Pilates: Beginning |
| Join
the Pilates movement and experience incredible benefits! Improve
your core strength, posture, energy, and flexibility with this
popular form of exercise. Class will focus on Pilates essentials
with attention to quality form and proper body alignment,
including modifications depending on your level of experience.
Instructor Ella Eastham invites you to join her as she teaches
Pilates principles in a lighthearted, pressure-free atmosphere.
Bring a thick Pilates mat, pillow, and water bottle. Class is
held at YWCA on the corner of N. Forest and Maple. |
Section A
H8224 /
4 sessions / 4 clock hrs.
W from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Eastham
$39 |
Start
Date:6/25
End Date: 7/16
YWCA - Ballroom |
Section B
H8225 /
4 sessions / 4 clock hrs.
W from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Eastham
$39 |
Start
Date:7/23
End Date: 8/13
YWCA - Ballroom |
Zumba!
|
Zumba is the
cardio-dance craze that is sweeping the country! Designed for
exercisers of all levels, Zumba is a fun, fast-paced, and easy
to follow routine that combines Latin dances--Salsa, Merengue,
Flamenco, and more--with strength training for an effective
overall workout. Join instructor Alison Manzo, certified Zumba
instructor and personal trainer, to learn sizzling new dance
moves while you work up a sweat and shimmy off the pounds!
Please bring a water bottle and yoga mat to class. Class is held
at the YWCA on the corner of N. Forest and Maple.
Session is closed |
Pilates: Beyond Beginning |
Continue to
experience the benefits of Pilates! Class will include more
challenging exercises with focus on form, breath, heightened
mind-body awareness, and--above all--FUN! Instructor Ella
Eastham invites all students who have completed her beginning
class or anyone with prior Pilates experience. Please bring a
fitness circle, thick Pilates mat, pillow, and water bottle.
Class is held at YWCA on the corner of N. Forest and Maple.
Session is closed |
Pilates Flow |
| Join instructor
Ella Eastham and take your practice to a new level, integrating
a flowing yoga sequence into a Pilates-based routine. Each class
will begin with a focus on improving your core, flexibility, and
balance and will end with relaxation exercises. Class is geared
to all levels but recommended for students who have taken at
least one beginning level Pilates class. Please bring a thick
Pilates mat. Class is held at the YWCA on the corner of N.
Forest and Maple. |
H8220 /
4 sessions / 5 clock hrs.
M from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Eastham
$49 |
Start
Date:7/21
End Date: 8/11
YWCA - Ballroom |
Pilates Retreat at The Chrysalis |
Bring your
understanding of Pilates to a new level as you indulge yourself
in this day of exercise and deeper learning. Instructor Ella
Eastham will begin the morning with a flowing Pilates class to
wake up your abdominals, followed by an interactive class to
heighten your understanding of muscles and anatomy. In the
afternoon, you will learn the significance of correct posture
with specific exercises targeting your shoulders, back, and
neck. The final hour will focus on how to release tight muscles
and relax to create balance and a feeling of tranquility to
promote overall well-being. All levels of Pilates practitioners
are welcome. Please dress comfortably and bring a thick Pilates
mat. Lunch break from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Class is held at The
Chrysalis Inn & Spa. Instructor Ella Easham is a STOTT certified
Pilates instructor and PTA.
Session is closed. |
The HOW of Happiness
|
| Do you often
wonder why some people seem happier than others? Would you like
to be happier? In this engaging course, learn how to increase
your personal happiness by understanding what happiness is and
isn't, and what you can do to create and enhance authentic
happiness in your life. Instructor Melanie Springer will present
12 scientifically proven practical strategies enabling you to
increase your satisfaction in work, love, and play. Based on the
research of Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., course will focus on
developing your own personal character strengths as you practice
these strategies, resulting in amazing and lasting benefits.
Melanie Springer has a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in
Counseling Psychology with a focus on Positive Psychology. She
is a dynamic and inspiring teacher who is dedicated to educating
others about the "how" of happiness. |
H8335 /
2 sessions / 5 clock hrs.
Tu from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Springer
$49 |
Start
Date:6/24/
End Date: 7/1
WCC - Kelly 106 |
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 practitioner and counselor, will guide you step-by-step
through how to give a massage, using techniques practiced 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. |
H8164 /
1 session / 6 clock hrs.
Sa from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Matteson
$69 |
Start
Date:7/12
End Date: 7/12
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. Session is closed. |
Letting Go of Clutter: An Introductory Workshop |
| 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. |
H8188 /
1 session / 3 clock hrs.
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Koehnline
$35 |
Start
Date:6/28
End Date: 6/28
WCC - Kelly 206 |
