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Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays in November / December at River House

$25

with Scott Farber

Calendar Nov 1, 2023 at 9:15 am, runs for 6 weeks

This dynamic yet gentle class is for all ages, accommodating beginners as well as those who want to deepen their practice. Using teaching demonstrations and detailed guidance, each class proceeds in a safe and slow way to instruct the basics of (Kripalu) yoga postures, breathwork and meditation. Plenty of modifications and variations will be given for different body types. 

Class is 60 minutes and include an opening centering, gentle warmups, postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and a long closing relaxation (yoga nidra). 

Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket or cushion to sit on.

Scott Farber, Ph.D., E-RYT 500/YACEP. Scott has been practicing yoga, meditation, and t'ai chi since the 1970s. A former college professor, with a doctorate in philosophy of education, he has traveled and taught all over the world. He now serves as a lead trainer in the Discovery Yoga School, offering a variety of yoga classes, workshops and teacher trainings.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 13 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 22 and Dec. 20 & 27.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Full Course

Chair Yoga on Wednesdays in November / December at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar Nov 1, 2023 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

Discover a yoga practice that has therapeutic benefits for seniors who may not be able to stand for long periods of time or may be uncomfortable seated on the floor, with River House instructor, Rebecca Dawson.

Rebecca Dawson is a 500 ERYT Experienced Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist who has been teaching yoga for 20 plus years. She received her Yoga Therapist license in 2014 after studying with International Yoga Therapist, Gary Krafstow. She enjoys bringing yoga and meditation to her students so that they may benefit from the combined benefits of the body, mind, spirit connection.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 13 from 10:30 - 11:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 22 and Dec. 20 & 27.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tap Dancing Level 3 on Wednesdays in November / December at River House

$3750

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Nov 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

For the experienced tap dancer with a good command of tap technique and vocabulary this intermediate level class emphasizes choreography. Practice includes a variety of time steps, more syncopated rhythms, developing speed with clarity, and performance quality. Choreography includes new work and some dances from the Matanzas Tap performance repertory.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 13 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

No class sessions on Nov. 22 and Dec. 20 & 27.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Chair Yoga on Thursdays in November / December at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar Nov 2, 2023 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

Discover a yoga practice that has therapeutic benefits for seniors who may not be able to stand for long periods of time or may be uncomfortable seated on the floor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7, 14 from 9:00 - 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 & 28.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Beginner Bellydance Technique for Fun and Flexibility on Thursdays in November / December at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Nov 2, 2023 at 9:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

Join Gina for a fun, beginner friendly Bellydance class fused with standing flexibility excercises.

We will fuse mesmerizing, serpentine Arabic dance moves to create fun dance combinations.

Let's make our dance class even more fun by adding props! Gina will bring scarves and LED candles to share.

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 and December 7, 14 from 9:30 to 10:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 & 28.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Sassy Skirt Dance for Everyone on Thursdays in November / December at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Nov 2, 2023 at 10:45 am, runs for 6 weeks

Let's get SASSY! Learn how to swish and flip your skirt to create a fun group dance. This class is great for fun and excercise.

Bring a full skirt if you have one. Gina will bring extra sassy skirts to share.

This class is suiited for all levels. Beginners and experienced skirt dancers are all welcome.

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 and December 7, 14 from 10:45 to 11:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 & 28.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tap Dancing Level 2 on Thursdays in November / December at River House

$25

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Nov 2, 2023 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

For the tap dancer who has a reasonable command of the basics, this class will focus on double sound fundamentals and combination steps in the tap vocabulary. Clarity of sound will continue to be emphasized while introducing more full body movement, moderate musical tempos, and added rhythmic variety. This is the class for the beginner who wants to move up as well as the intermediate dancer who wants to work on honing technique.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7, 14 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

No class sessions on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 & 28.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Gentle Yoga on Mondays in November / December at River House

$3750

with Scott Farber

Calendar Nov 6, 2023 at 9:15 am, runs for 5 weeks

This dynamic yet gentle class is for all ages, accommodating beginners as well as those who want to deepen their practice. Using teaching demonstrations and detailed guidance, each class proceeds in a safe and slow way to instruct the basics of (Kripalu) yoga postures, breathwork and meditation. Plenty of modifications and variations will be given for different body types. 

Classes are 90 minutes and include an opening centering, gentle warmups, postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and a long closing relaxation (yoga nidra). 

Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket or cushion to sit on.

Scott Farber, Ph.D., E-RYT 500/YACEP. Scott has been practicing yoga, meditation, and t'ai chi since the 1970s. A former college professor, with a doctorate in philosophy of education, he has traveled and taught all over the world. He now serves as a lead trainer in the Discovery Yoga School, offering a variety of yoga classes, workshops and teacher trainings.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 27 and Dec. 4, 11 from 9:15 to 10:45 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 & 25.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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