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-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.