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Chair Yoga on Mondays in October at River House
with Rebecca Dawson
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 Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 11:00 - noon at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)
For ages 18 and up.
Will run
Zumba Gold on Mondays in October at River House
with Angela Engel
This is a lower intensity version of a regular Zumba class.
Zumba Gold introduces easy-to-follow dance moves that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class sessions will focus on cardiovascular, muscular conditionins, balance and flexibilty.
Supplies needed:
- Water,
- Towel
- Comfortable clothes that you can move in
- Sneakers
- Light hand weights (optional)
Angela has been doing Zumba for 12 years and teaching for 10.
Class sessions will be held on Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 12:15 to 1:15 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)
Classes are for ages 18 and up.
Will run
Ballet on Mondays in October at River House
with Judy Woodruff
For beginners and experienced dancers who love classical ballet and the meditative focus it demands. Emphasis in this class will be on understanding the ideals of ballet within the confines of our mature and varied body types, building the strength and flexibility that support the technique, and the presentational qualities ballet demands. The class will include barre and center work but will not include jumps or turns unless members of the class request them. Alternative movement will be provided for those who are not comfortable with turns or jumps.
Ballet shoes are recommended.
Class sessions will be held on Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 - 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)
Class is for ages 18 and up.
Will run
Tai Chi and Qigong on Thursdays in October at River House
with Sharon Infante
Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Vitality is a simplified method of Tai Chi. If you have tried other tai chi forms and couldn’t stick with it give this one a try. It is readily accessible and adaptable for anyone, even those who are dealing with chronic pain and other conditions. Developed by Dr, Roger Jahnke, O.M.D., Tai Chi Easy™ incorporates elements of both Tai Chi and Qigong. This method is easy to learn. There is no need to spend years learning the 108 traditional movements of long form Tai Chi to reap the benefits of the practice.
Key Principles: Do the practices as best you can. Have fun. Practice in your personal comfort zone. Modify and adapt for your body’s needs. Practice the “Three Intentful Corrections” of body, breath, & mind: Posture & Movement Breath Mindful awareness, Meditation and Massage.
Dress comfortably and wear sneakers or any rubber sole shoe and bring a water bottle.
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, October 24, 31 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine)
No class sessions on Oct. 3, 10, 17.
For ages 18 and up.
Will run