HTH-929 PASD-Self Defense

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-929 PSRC-Comprehensive Tai Chi

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Comprehensive Tai Chi | This continuing education course provides instruction on improving and maintaining health through education and awareness of movement and balance concepts and practices. Topics include muscle groups, fall prevention, maintaining and improving coordination, and improving balance.

HTH-929 PSRC-Self Defense

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | No class May 25 | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-934 ANSR-Intermediate Mat Yoga

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Intermediate Mat Yoga | This yoga class is intermediate. The postures always begin with a gentle version with the option to continue to more challenging positions. Postures are held a little longer than in the beginner class and any relaxation between postures is shorter. This class includes some discussion on the philosophy of yoga as well as an introduction to yoga breathing and meditation. This class is not recommended for beginners.

HTH-934 ONLN-Beg, Intermed Mat Yoga

Section Info: Online | Beginner, Intermediate Mat Yoga| This yoga class is beginner/intermediate. The postures always begin with a gentle version with the option to continue to more challenging positions. Postures are held a little longer than in the beginner class and any relaxation between postures is shorter. This class includes some discussion on the philosophy of yoga as well as an introduction to yoga breathing and meditation. Suggested equipment: a non-slip "sticky" mat; a belt, strap, or old tie; two yoga blocks. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 8:30-9:45 a.m. is mandatory for section 205.

HTH-934 ONLN-Beg, Intermed Mat Yoga

Section Info: Online | Beginner, Intermediate Mat Yoga | This yoga class is beginner/intermediate. The postures always begin with a gentle version with the option to continue to more challenging positions. Postures are held a little longer than in the beginner class and any relaxation between postures is shorter. This class includes some discussion on the philosophy of yoga as well as an introduction to yoga breathing and meditation. Suggested equipment: a non-slip "sticky" mat; a belt, strap, or old tie; two yoga blocks. | Note: Beginner/Intermediate Mat Yoga. Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 8:30-9:45 a.m. is mandatory for section 206.

HTH-934 ONLN-Mat Yoga

Section Info: Online | Mat Yoga | This class is an enjoyable and energizing yoga practice focusing on breath and alignment. Participants will learn various postures and sun/moon salutations to build stamina, find flexibility and create energy. This class offers a healthy way to find self-awareness, self-care and self-healing. Participants confidently set healthy boundaries and limits. Each student creates unique individual yoga practice. There is mat work involved, and Cheryl will modify if needed. This class offers a safe environment for us to learn, laugh and grow. Suggested Equipment: yoga mat, yoga strap, resistance bands and 2 yoga blocks | Note: Attendance in online sessions Wednesdays from 12:30-1:45p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

HTH-934 ONLN-Mat Yoga

Section Info: Online | Mat Yoga |This class is an enjoyable and energizing yoga practice focusing on breath and alignment. Participants will learn various postures and sun/moon salutations to build stamina, find flexibility and create energy. This class offers a healthy way to find self-awareness, self-care and self-healing. Participants confidently set healthy boundaries and limits. Each student creates unique individual yoga practice. There is mat work involved, and Cheryl will modify if needed. This class offers a safe environment for us to learn, laugh and grow. Suggested Equipment: yoga mat, yoga strap, resistance bands and 2 yoga blocks. | Note: Attendance in online sessions Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

HTH-934 ONLN-Mat Yoga

Section Info: Online | Mat Yoga | This class is an enjoyable and energizing yoga practice focusing on breath and alignment. Participants will learn various postures and sun/moon salutations to build stamina, find flexibility and create energy. This class offers a healthy way to find self-awareness, self-care and self-healing. Participants confidently set healthy boundaries and limits. Each student creates unique individual yoga practice. There is mat work involved, and Cheryl will modify if needed. This class offers a safe environment for us to learn, laugh and grow. Suggested Equipment: yoga mat, yoga strap, resistance bands and 2 yoga blocks | Note: Attendance in online sessions Thursdays from 12:00-1:15p.m. is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-934 SCSC-Intermediate Mat Yoga

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Intermediate Mat Yoga | This yoga class is intermediate. The postures always begin with a gentle version with the option to continue to more challenging positions. Postures are held a little longer than in the beginner class and any relaxation between postures is shorter. This class includes some discussion on the philosophy of yoga as well as an introduction to yoga breathing and meditation.

HTH-935 ONLN-Beginner Pilates

Section Info: Online | Beginner Pilates | This class is basic Pilates mat exercises. Focus is on controlling core muscles as you breathe and move. Suggested Equipment: Yoga/ Pilates Mat, and a towel or small pillow | Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 206.

HTH-936 ONLN-Road to Resiliency Yoga

Section Info: Online | Road to Resiliency (Mat and Chair Yoga) | Our trauma-informed yoga class helps ease pain caused by emotional, mental, or physical trauma, which the body remembers even if we don't. New research shows how trauma impacts us and what we can do with that experience. Benefits include strengthening the vagus nerve, creating new neural pathways, improving self-awareness, self-care, and self-love. The class also helps manage stress and pain. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen for journaling activities. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga strap, two blocks, and a blanket if needed. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 9:30- 11am is mandatory for section 201.

HTH-936 ONLN-Seated Chair Exercise

Section Info: Online | Seated Chair Exercise | This workout is a bit slower, gently stretching the body, to create flexibility. We also focus on the key points to develop and hold good posture, as well as using hand weights and chair routines for the upper and lower body. These sessions are devoted to help condition the body, learning proper form, and practicing balancing exercises using the chair. Suggested Equipment: hand weights, chair | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-939 ANSR-Seated Tai Chi

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Intermediate Tai Chi | No class May 25 | This seated Tai Chi class offers a gentle program for mental and physical wellbeing, based on the Yang Style Simplified Short Form taught by Master Cheng Man-Ch'ing. Designed for those who have difficulty standing or use a wheelchair, the class uses slow, smooth movements and deep breathing. Often called "meditation in motion," seated Tai Chi supports cardiovascular and immune health, joint comfort, balance, mental clarity, improved mood, and reduced anxiety.

HTH-939 ASRC-Seated Tai Chi

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center| Seated Tai Chi | This seated Tai Chi class offers a gentle approach to mental and physical wellbeing based on the Yang Style Simplified Short Form. Designed for those who have difficulty standing or use a wheelchair, the class uses slow, smooth movements with deep breathing. Often called "meditation in motion," seated Tai Chi supports cardiovascular and immune health, improves balance, eases joint discomfort, and promotes mental clarity, improved mood, reduced anxiety, and overall wellbeing.