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FITNESS & WELLNESS PART TWO 94 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Yoga Happy Mom, Happy Baby Yoga (age 1M-35M) ☯ Mom and baby are invited for a nurturing, strengthening, and calming yoga practice. For mom, she will enjoy toning, core strength, stretching, as well as stress-management techniques. For baby, there will be stretches and massage. This class is designed for moms who are four weeks postpartum and cleared by the doctor. Bring a blanket for baby. Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Pam Callaway Fees: $54(R) $71(N) (6 classes) 110523 Mon Feb 5–Mar 12 10:45–11:45 a.m. Fees: $45(R) $59(NR) (5 classes) 110571 Mon Apr 23–May 21 10:45–11:45 a.m. Yoga for Kids (age 2–5 with caregiver) ☯ Yoga teaches kids tools they can use in their everyday lives to help focus, manage emotions, and reduce stress and anxiety. Through yoga-themed games, asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation, kids will learn that they have control over their bodies, mind, and breath. Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Pam Callaway Fees: $54(R) $71(N) (6 classes) 110572 Mon Feb 5–Mar 12 10–10:40 a.m. 110573 Mon Apr 23–May 21 10–10:40 a.m. Yoga for Total Wellness (age 15 & up) Improve your health physically and mentally for total wellness. Become resilient to stress and boost self- esteem while improving concentration, muscle tone, flexibility, strength, and stamina. Using sage Patanjali's 8 limbs of Yoga philosophy, which includes learning asanas with correct body posture, pranayamas (proper breathing techniques), and sun salutations. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Shobha Saraiya Fees: $65(R) $82(N) (9 classes) 109066 Sat Mar 3–May 12 9:15–10:30 a.m. (no class Mar 31, May 5) 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 family-style long form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Taijiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 110974 Wed Jan 10–Feb 21 7:45–9:05 p.m. 110975 Wed Feb 28–Apr 11 7:45–9:05 p.m. 110976 Wed Apr 18–May 30 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, play with the diagram of yin and yang, and the ABCs of energy cultivation. Exercises open energy channels, stabilize the knees, loosen the hips, foster internal power, relaxation, and concentration. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Taijiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 110977 Wed Jan 10–Feb 21 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 2–8 pound medicine ball depending on your conditioning and experience the power of Heavy Ball! Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Taijiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 110978 Wed Feb 28–Apr 11 6:30–7:45 p.m. T'ai-Chi: Yang Style Experience (age 16 & up) This class is 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 previously studied the form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Taijiquan Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 110979 Wed Apr 18–May 30 6:30–7:45 p.m.