Health bulletin board

Tue., April 5, 2011

Today

Tai Chi for Health Classes – Tai Chi Sun Style Short Form Basic: Tuesdays, April 5-June 7, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. Cost is $75. Tai Chi Sun Style Short Form Basic: Tuesdays, April 5-June 7, 6-7:30 p.m., at CenterPlace. Cost is $75. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or email taichihelp@salescreators.com for more information.

Easy Does It: Yoga for Rejuvenation and Stress Reduction – For ages 16 and older. Four-week class to help participants experience peace and tranquility while gaining flexibility. Ideal for those new to yoga, with stiff joints, or the not-so-flexible. Classes begin today and are held Tuesdays, 4:30-50 p.m., or Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. Cost is $20. Call (509) 328-3285 or visit www.eastwest fitnessworld.com for more information.

Pilates for Beginners – Participants learn the tenants of Pilates including control, precision and breathing. Held Tuesdays, today-May 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. Cost is $60. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Upcoming

Sign Language – My Little Signer Infant and Toddler – For parents or caregivers and children ages 6 months to 2 years. By communicating with children through sign language before they can speak, frustration levels are lowered and the bond between child and parent or caregiver is strengthened. Held Fridays, April 8-29, 11-11:45 a.m., at Center for Pediatric Therapy, 8502 N. Nevada St. Cost is $75. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information and to register.

Spring Exercise Opportunities for Seniors – Chair Yoga: Increase muscle strength, flexibility and balance; reduce stress, regain range of motion; and manage pain in your muscles, bones and joints. Held Mondays, April 11-June 13, 11 a.m.-noon, at Tum Tum Community Center, 6424 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls. Cost is $13. Tone Up and Get Fit: Workouts to improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and muscle tone. For all shapes and sizes. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, April 11-June 15, 3-4 p.m., at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 708 E. Lake St., Medical Lake. Cost is $23. Yoga: This healing art integrates body, mind, heart, and spirit. Held Mondays and Fridays, April 11-June 17, 6:45-7:45 a.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $23. Also held Wednesdays, April 13-May 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Cost is $11. Call (509) 279-6027 or visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ continuinged for more information on any class.

Pilates/Yoga Blend – A blend of Pilates and Yoga to help improve strength, flexibility and grace; develop balance, flexibility, and stamina; and keep the core toned through focused breathing and synchronized movements. Participants should bring their own mats. Held Mondays, April 11-May 9, 4-5 p.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $32. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information. .

Let’s Move! Classes - Tai Chi : Experience the sum total of body, mind and spirit that defines the ancient Chinese ideal of health and well-being. Held Mondays, April 11-June 6, 6:30-8 p.m., at Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave., Cost is $66. Strength and Condition: A variety of training techniques. Each class is unique. For all sizes and shapes. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, April 11-June 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Go Get It Fitness, 11514 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $74. Yoga: Tone and strengthen your body. Held Tuesdays, April 12-May 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. Cost is $49. Aerobic Dance and Exercise: Build cardiovascular strength, tone and firm the body, boost energy levels, and increase flexibility. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 12-May 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $68. Belly Dancing: Practice choreographed movements of the ancient art of Middle Eastern-style dances. Held Tuesdays, April 12-May, 6:15-7:45 p.m., at Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. Cost is $66. Call (509) 279-6027 or visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ continuinged for more information on any class.

Preventative Health Seminars – Seminars cover topics related to anti-aging medicine and achieving optimal health. Held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. First seminar is April 12, and will cover bio-identical hormone replacement in women and be followed by a question and answer session. Held next door to the Medicine Man Pharmacy, 23801 E. Appleway Ave., Liberty Lake. Email libertylakedoc@ aol.com for more information.

Hypnotherapy Weight Release Workshop – Six-week workshop utilizes hypnotherapy to lose weight. Held Tuesdays, April 12-May 17, 6-8 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Open to all interested adults. Cost is $158 and includes CDs. Call (509) 688-7701 or (509) 270-3161 for more information and to reserve a spot.

Tai Chi Chih – Experience healing meditation through strategic body movements. Learn and practice 19 gentle moves. Held Wednesdays, April 13-May 25, 4-5 p.m., at The Franciscan Place at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $7 per class or $40 for entire session. Call (509) 483-6495 ext. 133 or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information and to register.

Sustainable Fitness for Daily Living Workshop – An in-depth look at BODYFLOW, which is comprised of tai chi, yoga, and Pilates. Event designed to help individuals learn how to apply strength and flexibility to their daily lives. Individualized instruction by certified instructors, a packet of goodies, and an instructional booklet for correct pose form and technique is given to participants. Open to everyone. Held April 16, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at Post Falls Peak Health and Wellness, 927 E. Polston Ave., Post Falls. Cost is $10. Call (208) 819-7095 or (208) 651-5222 for more information and (208) 773-0601 to register.