Health, Wellness & Personal Growth

TAI CHI CHIH - A MOVING MEDITATION
Diane See
“T’ai Chi Chih” (www.taichichih.org) is a moving meditation that focuses on a soft flowing continuity of motion. The beauty of T’ai Chi Chih (pronounced chuh) is that the most benefit results from the least amount of effort. That’s why it is as valuable for healthy active young people as it is for older people or anyone with disabilities. The purpose of aiming for effortless movement is that muscles can relax, joints can open, breath becomes free and natural, and the mind becomes calm. That’s why T’ai Chi Chih is described as Joy Thru Movement. In my classes I teach the whole series of 19 flowing movements and a final standing meditation pose, in a continuous forty-minute practice. Students learn by following, with gentle guidance, gradually improving their understanding of the principles. The most important principles are relaxation and alignment, which allow for effortless movement. When the structure of the body is aligned and balance is achieved, the life force energy, called chi or qi, is free to flow, bringing health and vitality. During these exciting and intense times T’ai Chi Chih can be a blessing.

**NEW**AGING GRACEFULLY
Diane See
In this new interactive class Diane will share her experience and wisdom about natural self-healing, with the focus on Aging Gracefully. Since aging is a continuous process starting at birth, everyone can benefit from the ideas and information offered! In fact, the sooner we begin applying them, the greater the advantages. Diane taught this course, formerly called Mind-Body Health, for 13 years at City College San Francisco’s Older Adults Department. Her two books, Relax, Breathe, Smile and The Healer is You, are based on that course, and will be used as the curriculum for this class.

BEGINNING YOGA
Suellen McCutchen, (475-7550)
In this small, comfortable, class we will focus on easy exercises; with a special emphasis on low back strength. Everyone is welcome, no matter how inflexible or limited in your range of motion you are. Most of the exercises and stretches will be done on the floor, with some standing postures. Each person will work at his or her own level, and there will be extensive individual attention. Yoga mats are optional.

MID-DAY YOGA
Aimee Fitzgerald
www.aimeefitzgerald.com / (415-734-1194)
Everyone can benefit from practicing yoga! Yoga promotes muscle strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, relaxation, better digestion, and a higher level of overall comfort in your body. Commit to this 6-week class and feel great! Even once a week can make a difference. No class 6/29 & 8/17.

BODY/BRAIN WORKOUT
Sharon Barrett, M.S.
funwithfitness@ebold.com
Looking for a fun way to stay in shape? Move with music as you work your body in this unique and fun class especially designed for the older body. We use low-impact ballroom, line dance and Latin dance steps, working with right- and left-brain integration. Class includes strength training with free weights and resistance bands (some seated, some standing), dance & locomotion, and stretching. We finish with Tai Chi movements. No partner required. Bring one pair of light weights (resistance bands are provided). Sharon has an M.S. in Physical Education and has taught through Cabrillo College & the Dominican Hospital PEP program. Contact her if you have questions. No class on 9/4 & 9/6.