HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga and Meditation

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga and Meditation | No class May 25 | Morning Meditation and Seated Stretch. This interactive combo class merges two ancient healing arts to support overall wellness for today's active senior. No prior experience necessary! Together, we'll explore various approaches to meditation, with origins spanning thousands of years, and cultures from around the globe. Gentle yoga-based stretches, breathing techniques, and body awareness fundamentals are all practiced seated in a chair. Unlimited modifications make this practice accessible and beneficial for all levels. Equipment: yoga "sticky" mat and sturdy, straight-back chair. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 222.

HTH-939 ONLN-Seated Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Seated Tai Chi | 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. Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 221.

HTH-939 ONLN-Seated Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Seated 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. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 220.

HTH-939 SCSC-Chair Yoga

Section Info: South County Senior Center | 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.

HTH-940 SSAC-Core and Stretch

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Core and Stretch | No class May 23 | This class is designed to help lengthen and strengthen your abdominal muscles. The combination of Pilates and yoga movements train your core, increase range of motion, aid in daily movement and balance. It will also help relieve stress throughout the body. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.

HTH-943 ASRC-Cardio Beat

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Cardio Beat (Drumming) | No class May 8 | This is a fun standing whole body cardio exercise class. We use noodles to hit chairs as a drum. We move along with the beats of the music. We will do basic aerobics movements between the drumming, and the movements are very simple and easy to follow. This is a great way to get rid of stress and when you are done you have a big smile on your face! If you are looking for a different way of doing some cardio, try this class! Instructor will provide noodles at each class.

HTH-943 ONLN-Latin Cardio Dance

Section Info: Online | Latin Cardio Dance | No class May 22, 29 and June 5 | Come and join Sandra for a cardiovascular workout with easy-to-follow dance steps. We will be dancing to a mix of World music like salsa, cumbia, merengue, middle eastern, tango, and more! The class will start with a warm-up, stretching and balance. Students will then progress from basic dance steps to intermediate. Open to anyone who wants to have fun and dance for an hour. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 8-9 am is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-943 PSRC-Cardio Beat

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Cardio Beat (Drumming) | This is a fun standing whole body cardio exercise class. We use noodles to hit chairs as a drum. We move along with the beats of the music. We will do basic aerobics movements between the drumming, and the movements are very simple and easy to follow. This is a great way to get rid of stress and when you are done you have a big smile on your face! If you are looking for a different way of doing some cardio, try this class! Instructor will provide noodles at each class.

HTH-943 SCSC-Aerobic Dance

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Aerobic Dance | No class May 25 | Try this fun dance fitness class for a whole-body workout for your health, heart, and mind. The fitness class will start slowly and gradually progress. Dance steps and movements will be taught and cued throughout the class. The class includes warm-up dances, several aerobic dances, cool-down, weights, and floor/chair stretches, followed by a recovery heart rate. This is a fitness class for non-dancers where students work at their own level. The main idea is to have fun. Students must be able to stand, walk, move side to side, and get up and down off the floor on their own or with the assistance of a chair.

HTH-944 BPSC-Weight Training

Section Info: Brooklyn Park Senior Center | Weight Training for Seniors | Begins with a simple joint warm up. Basic exercises using weights will be taught with an emphasis on proper form and alignment and progressions to build muscle endurance as well as strength. Modifications and substitutions will be offered for special needs.

HTH-944 COSR-Strength Training

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Strength Training | Class starts with a 5-minute cardio warm up and then progresses with exercises with the above items. There will be some seated exercises focusing on the abdominals, but the class is a standing class for the most part. Debbie will also focus on balance and coordination in some of the classes as well. The class will end with seated stretches.

HTH-944 ONLN-Strength Training

Section Info: Online | Strength Training | Class starts with a 5-minute cardio warm up and then progresses with exercises with the above items. There will be some seated exercises focusing on the abdominals, but the class is a standing class for the most part. Debbie will also focus on balance and coordination in some of the classes as well. The class will end with seated stretches | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 204.

HTH-944 ONLN-Strength Training

Section Info: Online | Strength Training | No class May 25 | Class starts with a 5-minute cardio warm up and then progresses with exercises with the above items. There will be some seated exercises focusing on the abdominals, but the class is a standing class for the most part. Debbie will also focus on balance and coordination in some of the classes as well. The class will end with seated stretches. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 9-10a.m.is mandatory for section 205.

HTH-944 PASD-Circuit Training

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Circuit Training with weights and cardio | The group will warm up and warm down/stretch together before and after the circuit portion begins. Exercises using the weights will be kept simple and safe and coaching on proper form and modifications will be offered as necessary. Class formats may change from week to week for variety.

HTH-944 SSAC-Weight Training

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Weight Training for Seniors | Begins with a simple joint warm up. Basic exercises using weights will be taught with an emphasis on proper form and alignment and progressions to build muscle endurance as well as strength. Modifications and substitutions will be offered for special needs.