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Mind-Body
Fitness
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9HW 613G Brain Health with
Super Brain Yoga
Gain hands-on tools to strengthen and support brain
energy. Used regularly, tools can increase academic and
behavioral performance, strengthen memory capacity and
balance brain energy.
17857 Sylvania CC SPRUCE 9am-10:20am
Sat 2/9 Burney $39
MBF 619E Bagua Zhang
This internal Chinese martial art develops agile footwork and
spiraling whole body movement. It is based upon bagua, the
eight trigrams. Bagua is noted for its unique training method
of practicing movements while walking in a circle.
17257 SE Port ONEHRT 7:30pm-8:30pm
Mon/Fri 1/7-3/18 Kruse $179
No class 1/21.
9MBF 619A Core Balance = Yoga +
Pilates + Ballet Stretch
This class combines elements of yoga and pilates and stretch
components using the ballet barre. Develop core strength,
ease and openness in joints and a flexible, well-balanced body.
No experience necessary.
17864 N Port NWDPS 10am-11am
Sat 1/12-3/23 Parson $140
9MBF 619F Deep Breathing for Better Health
Come learn how to unlock the power of your own breath!
Deep breathing techniques to increase energy, relieve nervous
tension, and improve focus. This class will include gentle Yoga
movement and breathing techniques.
17718 NW Port FRNHSE 6:30pm-7:20pm
Wed 1/16-2/20 Olson $59, $10 Fee
9HW 613F Managing Stress with
Personal Wellness
Explore stress relief techniques involving the use of natural
therapies. Learn about a holistic approach to wellness, which
includes deep breathing exercises, and self-healing using
Pranic Energy Healing.
17880 Sylvania HT 324 9am-10:50am
Sat 3/23 Burney $45
9HW 613D Weight Loss Through Hypnosis
Learn how to create a state of mind of focused concentration,
and how to reach this state of mind more easily and effectively.
Self Hypnosis can help with stress reduction, smoking
cessation and regaining ideal body image.
17895 Sylvania HT 324 9am-1:50pm
Sat 2/9 Brown $45
9HW 613E Your Hands Can Heal You
Learn how to facilitate your own self-healing by using the
energy that naturally flows from your hands. Explore how to
heal minor injuries such as muscle sprains, insect bites, minor
cuts, bruises, and headaches.
17898 Sylvania HT 323 9am-10:50am
Sat 1/19 Burney $45
Recreation and wellness
9MBF 619D Self Defense:
Martial Arts Techniques
This class will cover the psychology of self-defense,
techniques of blocking, striking, base disruption, grappling,
ground fighting and defense against common weapons. Draws
from various arts including Ju-Jitsu, Karate and Kung Fu.
17884 Sylvania HT GYM 5:30pm-6:20pm
Tues 1/8-2/26 Bersaas $65
9MBF 619G Stressed Out?
Simple Steps for Stress Relief
Do you want to learn, once and for all, some stress reduction
tools that really work? In this class, we will cover simple (and
fun) Yoga tools you can use anywhere and anytime to feel
more relaxed, focused and at ease.
17732 NW Port FRNHSE 7:30pm-8:20pm
Wed 1/16-2/20 Olson $59, $10 Fee
Qigong and Tai Chi
9MBF 616A Qigong
Qigong a Chinese healing art, utilizes gentle body movements,
posture, breath and visualization to help the practitioner
cultivate good health and physical/energetic awareness.
Helpful for stress reduction, relaxation and improve balance.
17133 SE Center SCOTT 102 10am-10:50am
Sat 1/12-3/16 Bernunzio $85
17275 SE Port ONEHRT 11am-12pm
Thurs 1/10-3/14 Kruse $109
9MBF 616B Qigong: Continuing
New practices to further integrate body, mind, breath,
harmony and balance, reduce stress, tension, and naturally
deepen respiration and relaxation.
17132 SE Center SCOTT 102 11am-11:50am
Sat 1/12-3/16 Bernunzio $85
9MBF 617A Tai Chi: Beginning
A gentle approach to exercise emphasizing mind/body
harmony, relaxation, centering and coordination. Traditional
style helps develop effortless vitality and awareness through
meditative movement.
17619 Lk Oswego LOADUL OAK 5:45pm-6:45pm
Thurs 1/10-3/14 Hummel $85, $10 Fee
17887 NE Port HERITB 004 6pm-7pm
Mon 1/7-3/18 Bernunzio $85, $15 Fee
No class 1/21.
16700 Rock Cr BLDG5 114 12pm-12:50pm
Fri 1/11-3/1 Chen $85
16701 Rock Cr BLDG5 114 6pm-6:50pm
Wed 1/9-2/27 Chen $85
17134 SE Center TABOR 102 8am-8:50am
Sat 1/12-3/16 Bernunzio $85
17623 Tualatin POHL 1:45pm-2:45pm
Wed 1/9-3/13 Hummel $85, $5 Fee
17569 Willow Cr WCC 201 12pm-12:50pm
Wed 1/9-3/13 Burghardt $85
Are you 62 or older?
You are eligible to receive a 50% tuition
discount on any non-credit class!
Find more info on page 59 or online at:
www.pcc.edu/senioroption
9MBF 617B Tai Chi: Continuing
New postures with further integration of mind and body
harmony, balance, relaxation, and coordination. Increased
emphasis on circular movement, softness and smoothness to
develop meditative awareness.
17888 NE Port HERITB 004 7pm-8pm
Mon 1/7-3/18 Bernunzio $85, $15 Fee
No class 1/21.
17135 SE Center TABOR 102 9am-9:50am
Sat 1/12-3/16 Bernunzio $85
17612 Willow Cr WCC 201 1pm-1:50pm
Wed 1/9-3/13 Burghardt $85
9MBF 617D Tai Chi Quan: Chen
Students will be introduced to the 56 moves of
Chen Style Tai Chi.
17889 Sylvania HT 101 10:30am-11:50am
Sat 1/12-3/9 Zhang $85
9MBF 617E Tai Chi Quan: Short Form
Learn the proper way of exercising Tai Chi to find balance and
harmony in mind and body. Learn twenty-four gesture Yang
Style Tai Chi Quan form.
17890 Sylvania HT 101 9am-10:20am
Sat 1/12-3/9 Zhang $85
9MBF 617F Tai Chi Wu Style: Beginning
Learn a gentle exercise that can improve balance, enhance
concentration, and reduce stress, as well as strengthen
muscles and joints - a moving meditation. This Wu Style long
form is an excellent practice for mind-body coordination.
17648 NW Port FRNHSE 9:30am-10:20am
Wed 1/9-3/18 Harris $85, $10 Fee
9MBF 617G Tai Chi Wu Style: Continuing
For students who are familiar with the entire Wu sequence, to
continue learning Tai Chi principles and developing depth in
their practice.
17647 NW Port FRNHSE 8:30am-9:20am
Wed 1/9-3/13 Harris $85, $10 Fee
9MBF 617C Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi movements emphasize mind-body coordination
through relaxation and mindful movement. This gentle
exercise can improve balance, enhance concentration, and
reduce stress, as well as strengthen muscles and joints.
17636 NW Port SNTSHA 4pm-5pm
Mon 1/7-3/11 Harris $85, $20 Fee
No class 1/21.
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PCC Community Education Classes
Registration and Payment: pages 56-57 Class Locations: pages 60-61 Class Subject Index: page 63
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