26 (Continued from page 24) Become familiar with all areas of fitness and the equipment you can use to have an active lifestyle. Two classes will take place in the fitness room at West End Community Centre so that participants learn how to use the equipment and become confident with working out on their own. Location: West End Community Centre Class length: 50 mins Classes: 13 Fee: $79.17 Members, $94.17 Non-Members Wed Sep 20, 9 a.m. Code: 205184 Intro to Mindfulness Meditation Each class will consist of instructions followed by a guided meditation and then a period for questions. Participants are welcome to sit on chairs or on cushions. The course will begin with attention to posture and the practice of focusing awareness on the breath, and then move to include mindfulness of body, of thinking and of emotions. Participants will begin learning to notice the movement of mind, how it shifts and changes, and how to observe these changes skillfully. The course is open to everyone; however, those in the midst of extremely challenging life circumstances or experiencing moderate to severe depression might benefit more by taking the course at another time. Class length: 60 mins Classes: 13 Fee: $91 Members, $106 Non-Members Tue Sep 19, 12:45 p.m. Code: 205185 Class cancellation: Dec 12 Pilates Achieve better posture, balance, core strength and everyday movement through the exercises of Joseph Pilates. Pilates can benefit everyone and offers a refreshing change from the traditional types of exercise. Please bring a mat to the program. Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14 Fee: $103.32 Members, $118.32 Non-Members Wed Sep 20, 1:30 p.m. Code: 205212 Qi Gong 1 (Chi Kung) This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, stretching and meditation. The program focuses on ‘Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice,’ a Qi Gong set that integrates East and West in a series of gentle exercises designed to maintain and enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, this style incorporates therapeutic exercise, self massage and meditation. Qi Gong 1 class focuses on the core routines. Both Monday and Thursday classes are suitable for beginning or returning students. Class length: 60 mins Classes: 13 Fee: $83.72 Members, $98.72 Non-Members Mon Sep 18, 10:30 a.m. Code: 205213 Class cancellation: Oct 9 Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14 Fee: $90.16 Members, $105.16 Non-Members Tue Sep 19, 6:15 p.m. Code: 207026 Fri Sep 22, 1 p.m. Code: 207029 Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung) This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, stretching and meditation. The classes focus on ‘Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice,’ a Qi Gong set that integrates East and West in a series of gentle exercises designed to maintain and enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, this style incorporates therapeutic exercise, self-massage and meditation. Qi Gong 2 class explores variations, including qigong walking. Both Monday and Thursday classes are suitable for beginning or returning students. Class length: 60 mins Classes: 13 Fee: $58.11 Members, $73.11 Non-Members Thu Sep 21, 11 a.m. Code: 205214 Class cancellation: Nov 2 Stability Ball Sculpt and Fit Roll, balance, stretch, toss and catch large stability balls and small soft balls. This class will safely take you through a series of exercises, which will incorporate cardiovascular movements, muscle toning, balance, flexibility and coordination. Improve your posture, smile and have a ball! Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12 Fee: $73.08 Members, $88.08 Non-Members Wed Sep 20, 10:30 a.m. Code: 207692 Strength and Balance This beginner class will focus on fall prevention, whole body movements and balance. It is designed to improve general mobility and overall strength to make everyday tasks easier. You will expect to see improvement in posture. The class presents an excellent opportunity for beginners to start exercising with an aerobic, strength and flexibility component. Class length: 45 mins Classes: 14 Fee: $92.40 Members, $107.40 Non-Members Wed Sep 20, 12:15 p.m. Code: 205222 Strength and Cardio Level 1 The beginner strength training class focuses on functional exercises that include balance, flexibility and cardiovascular movements. Exercises are performed both sitting and standing. Hand weights are used for strengthening and toning muscles. Join us to keep your body fit! Class length: 50 mins Classes: 14 Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre Fee: $85.26 Members, $100.26 Non-Members Mon Sep 18, 9:30 a.m. Code: 205220 Class cancellation: Oct 9 Wed Sep 20, 9:30 a.m. Code: 205221 Strength and Cardio Level 2 The intermediate/advanced strength training class focuses on a low impact cardio warm up. This class performs functional exercises that (Continued on page 28) T S - N <strong>2017</strong> — V. 42, N. 2
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