Dickinson Hall News May June 2018 | Page 7

Healthy Living ~ Fitness Beginning T’ai Chi (FitPass) Dickinson Hall offers the opportunity to try unique fitness classes specifically designed for seniors. Our fitness needs change over time and at Dickinson Hall we’ve teamed up with instructors who focus on balance, flexibility, gentle cardio, and overall strength. With our convenient FitPass you can pick and choose when and which classes you attend, no obligation. Our revamped fitness room is ready for you! Join Lisa Jacobs as she teaches T’ai Chi, Joy through Movement. Moving Meditation promotes health, wellness, creativity, and serenity. Graceful moves center the body as well as energize us. This class is low impact and may be done standing or sitting. Wednesdays, 11:00 - 12:00 pm Introduction to Tap Dance Wednesdays 12:00 - 12:30 pm April 11 - May 23 (7 classes) $35/$45 Non-Members May 30 - July 18 (7 classes) $35/$45 Non-Members No Class July 4 Seated Yoga (FitPass) Mondays & Fridays, 9:00 - 10:00 am Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:15 am In a soothing and relaxed atmosphere, this class includes gentle yoga movements along with breathing and relaxation techniques practiced while sitting in a chair. Standing balance poses using the chair for support are also incorporated into the practice. Poses are adapted for physical limitations to deepen flexibility, increase balance confidence, and strengthen body and mind awareness. Have you always wondered what it would be like to join a tap dance fitness class but have been too afraid to join? Instructor Lisa Jacobs has put together a shorter half-hour class to give you an introduction to tap so you can see how much fun tap can be. Tap Dance Fitness Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30 pm April 11 - May 23 (7 classes) $70/$85 Non-Members May 30 - July 18 (7 classes) $70/$85 Non-Members No Class July 4 Yoga 101 (FitPass) Mondays & Fridays 10:15 - 11:15 am This traditional yoga on a mat incorporates gentle movements and modified poses using yoga blocks and straps to accommodate a wide spectrum of body types and needs. Poses help strengthen the body and increase range of motion, while relaxation techniques help connect body, mind and spirit. Tap your way to great physical condition? You bet! The music is fun and you’ll have a great time too. Dancers at all levels are welcome to join in! Can’t make the first class? You can join anytime! Fit for Life (FitPass) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am Join Instructor Judi Strange for a fabulous mix of fitness, fun and friendship in an hour-long class consisting of cardio dance, strength training, balance and stretch. Our focus will be to increase our cardiovascular and muscular endurance as well as luxurious stretch. All fitness levels welcome! T’ai Chi (FitPass) Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join Lisa Jacobs in this relaxing class and enjoy the health benefits you can achieve from this class to bring mind and body together and reduce stress. Bo Yoga (FitPass) FitPass Fees* Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Merilee Novinson’s Bo Yoga ® class blends the best of yoga, qigong and mindfulness training. With the use of a balance bar this class will improve alignment, leverage, stability and balance, giving you the therapeutic benefits of yoga with less risk. Bo Yoga ® is easy to learn and fun to practice. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose fitting clothes. This class is done barefoot or wearing socks with grips. This class will be taught primarily in stand and in some sitting positions. Member Non-Member Daily FitPass $11 $14 FitPass - 10 Punch $100 $130 FitPass - 20 Punch $180 $240 * Multi-Punch FitPasses expire 1 year from purchase, Daily FitPasses are only valid the day of purchase. 7