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-929 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: Severn 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 SSAC-Self Defense

Section Info: Severn 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-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-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 PASD-Seated Chair Exercise

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Seated Chair Exercise | This Adaptive Physical Education class develops an awareness of the benefits of exercise. The class discusses information on health and fitness for seniors. It is suitable for anyone with a physical limitation as it uses chairs. Linda also incorporates hand weights, fitness bands, and various equipment to explore individual levels of fitness.

HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga | Gentle yoga stretches and movements are adapted to the chair; or standing, using a chair for support as needed. Each class begins with breathing and body awareness fundamentals. Enhanced verbal instruction and unlimited modifications make this practice comfortable and beneficial for all levels. Emphasis on skills that are practical and versatile for seniors in activities of daily living. If you enjoy an interactive, shared learning experience in a warm, friendly environment - WELCOME HOME! Class is student-centered and engagement-driven via Zoom audio and video. Equipment: yoga "sticky" mat and sturdy, straight-back chair. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 9:30-10:30a.m. is mandatory for section 223.

HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga | Come join Cheryl for this level 1 Yoga class suitable for everyone, including beginners. No yoga experience is needed. In this class you will work on posture, alignment, weight bearing exercises, balance, and body awareness. It will leave you feeling strong, centered and peaceful. Suggested Equipment: sturdy chair, water | Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 11:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 204.