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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.

Will run

American Sign Language for Beginners on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Brooklyn Wilcken

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

Come learn American Sign Language! In this introductory class we will learn and practice basics signs and deaf culture!

Brooklyn has been studying ASL for 4 years!

Class sessions are Thursdays, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 10:30 - 11:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

No class session on May 9.

Class is for ages 18 and up.

Will run

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.

Will run

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.

 

Will run

A Journey into the Multi-sensory Universe on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Cathy Werner

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Intuition, remote viewing, energy work, astral projection, past lives, dream work. Join us for a venture into another way of viewing the Universe. 

Cathy retired from teaching in 2019, having taught everything from preschool to university. She has a master's degree in education and has been very active in teaching adult education courses.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 9.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Gentle Yoga on Mondays in May at River House

$2825

with Scott Farber

Calendar May 6, 2024 at 9:15 am, runs for 3 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, May 6, 13, 20 from 9:15 to 10:45 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 27.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Chair Yoga on Mondays in May at River House

$1875

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar May 6, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 3 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 Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 from 11:00 - noon at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 27.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Spanish for Fun and Travel on Mondays in May at River House

$1875

with Abigail Dyer

Calendar May 6, 2024 at 11:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

Spanish for Fun and Travel is a mixed-level class for beginning and intermediate students. Beginners will learn essential grammar, rules of pronunciation, and words and phrases useful to travel. Intermediate students will be encouraged to use those same words and phrases as starting points for free-form conversation, with attention to grammar and pronunciation.

Abigail Dyer has a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Vassar College and a Ph.D. in European History from Columbia University. She is fluent in Spanish and German, has lived and worked in Spain and Germany, and has decades of experience teaching foreign languages. 

Bring pen and paper for taking notes.

Class sessions are on Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 from 11:30 to 12:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

No class session on May 27.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run





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