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Fitness

Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays in May at River House

$25

with Scott Farber

Calendar May 1, 2024 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. 

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, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Chair Yoga on Wednesdays in May at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar May 1, 2024 at 10:30 am, runs for 5 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 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10:30 - 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Line Dance on Wednesdays in May at River House

$25

with Ramona Walter

Calendar May 1, 2024 at 11:45 am, runs for 5 weeks

Come learn the fun dance art of Line Dance with a lively variety of music including Pop, Country, and Latin.

Wear comfortable shoes, preferably with leather bottoms.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director. Ramona is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:45 to 12:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Tai Chi - COA Center at Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee Wednesdays

$25

with Dennis Shiels

Calendar May 1, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Instructor Dennis Shiels will guide you through a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Sometimes described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity and connects the mind and body.  This class can be done standing or seated.  Open to all adults 18+ for 5 Wednesdays in May at 1:00.

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Chair Yoga on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 4 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, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 9:00 - 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 9.

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Belly Dance (Level 2) on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 9:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

This class is best suited for students that have taken the Bellydance for Fun and Fitness or have some basic Bellydance or dance training. Gina Marie will teach beginner, easy-to-follow, combinations with the goal of learning Bellydance choreography.

Please wear comfortable yoga or fitness wear that you can move freely in.

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

Wear a hip scarf or coin belt if you have one.

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, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 9:30 - 10:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on Mary 9.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Tai Chi and Qigong on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Sharon Infante

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

Experience a tai chi gong practice that has therapeutic benefits. Even if you are unable to stand for a long period of time you can still do this class. This is a great way to learn selfcare whole health practices. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and, if possible, flat-bottomed shoes.

Sharon Infante is Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP), an IIQTC and UHT certified in Tai Chi, Qigong, Daoyin Yoga, meditation and Sound Frequency. She has been teaching for more than 20 years. She enjoys bringing Tai Chi Gong and Sound Healing Meditation to communities, hospitals, schools, health festivals so that they may benefit from the combined benefits of the body, mind, spirit connection.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine)

No class session on May 9.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Belly Dance for Fitness and Fun on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 10:45 am, runs for 4 weeks

This class is suited for all levels and will provide students with a gentle, low impact work-out while learning authentic Arabic dance movements.

Please wear comfortable yoga or fitness wear that you can move freely in.

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

Wear a hip scarf or coin belt if you have one.

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, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 10:45 to 11:45 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 9.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

 

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