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Strength and Balance for Active Aging Exercise on Tuesdays in February at River House

$1250

with Mindy Mylrea

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Join international fitness pro Mindy Mylrea as she guides you through a total body strength and cardio circuit class that's ’low impact, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. The 60 minute class includes easy-to-follow low impact moves partnered with total body strength conditioning. Stretching & relaxation exercises are also included to keep you active and fit. 

Mindy Mylrea is the 2017 Life Time Achievement Award Winner for CanFitPro , 2016 Empower Instructor of the Year, 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year, 2015 International Presenter of the Year, 2013 CanFitPro Specialty Presenter of the Year, 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 Can Fit Pro International Presenter of the Year, the 1999 International IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, and a National and World Aerobic Champion. She is an international presenter, author, motivational speaker, video and TV personality, and CEC provider for ACE, NASM, CanFitPro, and AFAA. She is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, Tabata Bootcamp, Extreme HIIT, Fluid Strength, and the nonprofit One Day to Wellness. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Silver and Fit, Savvier Fitness, and Bosu. She has authored numerous articles and stars in 1000’s of educational and consumer fitness videos. 

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, February 4, 25 from 9 to 10 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Feb. 11 & 18.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

The Herbal Pharmacy: Herbs and Your Health on Wednesdays in February at River House

$25

with James Carucci

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 4 weeks

In this course, we will focus upon the therapeutic actions of herbs and how they can be used in the treatment and prevention of common conditions. Each week, we will focus on specific herbal actions, herbs with those therapeutic effects and the ways in which those herbs can be used from teas to tinctures to tonics. You will be presented with a variety of herbs and will have the opportunity to put together simple and delicious remedies that suit your needs.

You get to take something home every week!

James is a professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, adjunct faculty at Quinnipiac University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. He is a Master Herbalist with over 20 years of teaching and clinical experience.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 3 to 4 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Preventing Diabetes on Tuesday, February 18 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 1:15 pm, runs for 1 week

Strategies for balancing your Blood Sugar to strengthen your immune system and prevent Burn Out.

Simple method of acid/alkaline Blood Scale to encourage optimum food choices.

Managing your Blood Sugar throughout your day to support your Adrenals and prevent exhaustion.

If you can't make this class you might want to register for a repeat of the class on December 10.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

Class session is on Tuesday, February 18 from 1:15 to 2:15 at River House (179 Marine St.)

Classes are for ages 18 & up.

Will run

Flexibility and Mobility on Monday, February 24 at River House

$10

with Mindy Mylrea

Calendar Feb 24, 2025 at 10:15 am, runs for 1 week

This Stretching and Mobility class will help you improve your flexibility and increase your range of motion (mobility) which affects your posture, health, and daily functions. You will experience both static and dynamic stretching and learn how to perform stretches correctly. A relaxation meditation will conclude each class. Please bring a yoga mat and either a small towel or stretch strap. 

Mindy Mylrea is the 2017 Life Time Achievement Award Winner for CanFitPro , 2016 Empower Instructor of the Year, 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year, 2015 International Presenter of the Year, 2013 CanFitPro Specialty Presenter of the Year, 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 Can Fit Pro International Presenter of the Year, the 1999 International IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, and a National and World Aerobic Champion. She is an international presenter, author, motivational speaker, video and TV personality, and CEC provider for ACE, NASM, CanFitPro, and AFAA. She is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, Tabata Bootcamp, Extreme HIIT, Fluid Strength, and the nonprofit One Day to Wellness. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Silver and Fit, Savvier Fitness, and Bosu. She has authored numerous articles and stars in 1000’s of educational and consumer fitness videos. 

Class sessions will be held on Monday, February 24 from 10:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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