HTH-935 ONLN-Intermediate Pilates

Section Info: Online | Intermediate Pilates | Come and try this Pilates class with Heterrsa! This class is designed to go beyond the basic Pilates moves. Focus and concentration. Students must be able to get up and down. Suggested Equipment: Pilates/Yoga Mat, Pilates ring (helps at time but not mandatory). | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 205.

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 ANSR-Chair One Aerobics

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Chair One Aerobics | This class is designed to increase strength, mobility, endurance, and range of motion through light cardio exercises paired with music, resistance exercises using hand-held weights, and stretching and strengthening movements using a chair. Core strength, balance, and flexibility are addressed as well. No prior experience is needed, and modifications will be shown as needed.

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-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Chair Yoga | This seated yoga class focuses on dynamic poses to lubricate joints, strengthen muscles, and alleviate tightness in tendons and ligaments. Poses are designed to improve alignment, support optimal function, and relieve pain. As the weeks progress, new poses will be introduced, with many repeated for continuity and adaptation. Modifications will be taught to suit individual needs. Breathing techniques help reduce anxiety and depression, while mindfulness practices promote relaxation and calmness. The focus is on creating balance in body, mind, and spirit.

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.

HTH-939 COSR-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Chair Yoga | This seated yoga class focuses on dynamic poses to lubricate joints, strengthen muscles, and alleviate tightness in tendons and ligaments. Poses are designed to improve alignment, support optimal function, and relieve pain. As the weeks progress, new poses will be introduced, with many repeated for continuity and adaptation. Modifications will be taught to suit individual needs. Breathing techniques help reduce anxiety and depression, while mindfulness practices promote relaxation and calmness. The focus is on creating balance in body, mind, and spirit.

HTH-939 COSR-Seated Exercise

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Seated Exercise | Chair exercises are designed to be a safe and effective means to move all parts of the body without undue stress. The goal is to improve flexibility and strength from a seated position; at times standing behind the chair is an option. This is a beginner level class and is also suitable for anyone with special limitations.

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.

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. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 202.

HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga | This class is an enjoyable and energizing seated yoga class. Emphasis is placed on posture, core strengthening and lengthening muscles used for balance. The class includes yoga breathing techniques, seated warm-ups, and standing strengthening exercises in which the chair is used as a balance aid. We practice seated yoga postures as well as seated rest and relaxation techniques. The standing portion of class can be modified to be done while seated if needed. Suggested Equipment: Sturdy chair, resistance bands | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 206.

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 | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.

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. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.