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FITNESS & WELLNESS PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 95 Yoga Yoga for Total Wellness (age 15 & up) ☯ Improve your health physically and mentally for total wellness. Using sage Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga philosophy become resilient to stress and boost self- esteem while improving concentration, muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina. Learn asanas with correct body posture, pranayamas (proper breathing techniques) and sun salutations. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Shobha Saraiya Fees: $55(R) $70(N) (5 classes) 127742 Sat Sep 21–Oct 19 9:15–10:30 a.m. 127744 Sat Oct 26–Dec 7 9:15–10:30 a.m. (no class Nov 16, 30) Yin Yoga For Deep Relaxation & Healing (age 16 & up) ☯ Any level of yogi welcomed in this class! Strengthen your soft connective tissue (yin tissue) by practicing long holds in poses (asanas). Improve range of motion, concentration and focus, and gain deep relaxation while moving gently through the poses. Essential oils and a small massage are part of this experience. Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Marilyn Griman Fees: $88(R) $112(N) (8 classes) Senior Rate: $55(R) $70(N) 127913 Mon Oct 21–Dec 16 5–6 p.m. (no class Nov 11) 127914 Thu Oct 24–Dec 19 5–6 p.m. (no class Nov 28) Yoga—All Levels (age 16 & up) ☯ New and experienced yogis will benefit from this class! Learn yoga basics, vinyasa flows and yin yoga (a relaxing style) with mediation, as well as breathing techniques (pranayamas), mediation, and proper form for yoga poses (asanas). Namaste! Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Marilyn Griman Fees: $88(R) $112(N) (8 classes) Senior Rate: $55(R) $70(N) 127911 Thu Oct 24–Dec 19 6:30–7:30 p.m. (no class Nov 28) T'ai Chi: Yang Style, Beginning (age 16 & up) Discover the benefits of T'ai Chi, an ancient movement art practiced for health, relaxation, and self-defense. The widely popular Yang style is characterized by generous circles and smooth strong postures. Learn the fundamentals of stance, alignment, and energy cultivation, as well as the traditional Yang family style long form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 127752 Wed Sep 4–Oct 16 7:45–9:05 p.m. 127753 Wed Oct 23–Dec 11 7:45–9:05 p.m. (no class Nov 27) Qigong: 5 Animal Frolics (age 16 & up) Cultivate your personal energy with Qigong. The 5 Animal Frolics are gentle exercises imitating the spirit and movements of the crane, bear, monkey, deer, and tiger. Accompanied by deep, relaxed breathing, they have been practiced in China for 1,800 years to strengthen the body, promote balance, and celebrate life. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 127751 Wed Oct 23–Dec 11 6:30–7:45 p.m. (no class Nov 28) BodyFlow (age 18 & up) ☯ BodyFlow is the yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance. Location: The Hive Instructor: Tiffany Olsen Fees: $66(R) $84(N) (6 classes) Senior Rate: $39(R) $49(N) 128707 Mon Sep 9–Oct 14 11 a.m.–noon. 128709 Mon Oct 21–Dec 2 11 a.m.–noon. (no class Nov 11) NEW! • Aug 5 for Cary residents • Aug 19 for Nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 172 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!