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REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 91 FITNESS & WELLNESS PART TWO T'AI-CHI 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 style long form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Tajiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 91266 Wed Jan 13-Feb 24 7:45-9:05 p.m. 91267 Wed Mar 9-Apr 20 7:45-9:05 p.m. 91268 Wed Apr 27-Jun 8 7:45-9:05 p.m. T'ai-Chi Basics: Dynamics of Yin & Yang (age 16 & up) An introduction to the principles of T'ai-Chi, this class includes breath work, structural dynamics, walking, playing with the diagram of yin and yang, and the ABCs of energy cultivation. Exercises open energy channels, stabilize the knees, loosen the hips, and foster internal power, relaxation, and concentration. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Tajiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 91263 Wed Jan 13-Feb 24 6:30-7:45 p.m. T'ai-Chi: Heavy Ball (age 16 & up) T'ai-Chi Heavy Ball is a traditional method that conditions muscles, nourishes the spine, strengthens the core, and improves Qi flow and circularity. It enhances abilities and increases power and grip strength. Come with a 2- to 8-pound medicine ball and experience the power of Heavy Ball! Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Tajiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 91264 Wed Mar 9-Apr 20 6:30-7:45 p.m. T'ai-Chi: Yang Style Experienced (age 16 & up) A class devoted to corrections and enrichment of the choreography and underlying principles of the Yang style long form. This class is open to students who have studied most or all of the form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Tajiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 91265 Wed Apr 27-Jun 8 6:30-7:45 p.m. NEW! PILATES Mat Pilates (age 16 & up) ☯ A series of mat exercises providing a low-stress method of physical and mental conditioning that utilizes the deepest muscles in the body to strengthen the back, chest, arms, abdominals, hips, and thighs. This exercise technique creates a strong core and a more streamlined shape and greater balance and flexibility. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Paula Machado Fees: $65(R) $84(N) (8 classes) 91397 Tue Jan 12-Mar 1 6-7 p.m. 91398 Tue Mar 8-Apr 26 6-7 p.m. Balanced Body Pilates (age 18 & up) ☯ Pilates is a low-impact mat class that tones the entire body with a concentration on the core muscles. It works your body's core, abdomen, obliques, lower back, inner and outer thighs, and more! Pilates helps to develop strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and good posture. Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Stacy Smith Fees: $63(R) $82(N) (7 classes) 91598 Wed Jan 20-Mar 2 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fees: $72(R) $93(N) (8 classes) 91599 Wed Mar 16-May 4 1:30-2:30 p.m. PILATES + YOGA COMBO Pilates & Yoga Combo (age 18 & up) ☯ Join this class to practice Pilates and yoga that will help you strengthen your core, burn calories, and increase your flexibility. All levels welcomed. Taught by an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor with a Masters degree in Public Health from Columbia University. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Judy Liu Fees: $61(R) $79(N) (6 classes) 91619 Mon Jan 25-Feb 29 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fees: $53(R) $69(N) (5 classes) 91620 Mon Mar 7-Apr 11 9:30-10:30 a.m. (no class Mar 28) 91660 Mon Apr 18-May 23 9:30-10:30 a.m. (no class Apr 25)