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Yoga/Barrelates/Tai Chi/Qigong/Reiki

Regular practice of yoga, tai chi, or qi gong can help transform your body and mind. These disciplines have been shown to improve many health conditions, ranging from back problems and arthritis to depression and anxiety. No matter your level of experience, ACE offers classes that can help you take advantage of these benefits, all in the setting of our beautiful studio. Our expert instructors have worked with students of all skill and experience levels.

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*NEW!* Yoga for Health & Well-being
Item: HBYW1001	Amy Osborne
M 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 10/1/2018 - 11/5/2018	Fee: $49.00
no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
NO CLASS OCTOBER 8

*NEW!* Power Flow Yoga - Osborne
Item: HBPF1001	Amy Osborne
M 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 10/1/2018 - 11/5/2018	Fee: $49.00
no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
NO CLASS OCTOBER 8

Intro to Yoga Workshop - Venice
Item: HBIV1001	Mary Joy Leitner
Tu 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	STC Venice Rm Portable 2
Sessions: 1	Location: 409 Bahama St Venice, FL 34285
Tu 9/25/2018 - 9/25/2018	Fee: $19.00

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Yoga for You - Intro (an interactive "teaching" class) - Venice
Item: HBYCV1001	Mary Joy Leitner
Tu 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	STC Venice Rm Portable 2
Sessions: 8	Location: 409 Bahama St Venice, FL 34285
Tu 10/2/2018 - 11/27/2018	Fee: $89.00
Large gym classes of yoga can often be daunting for the beginner or less satisfying for the amateur yoga student... This class will explore many of the most common/basic yoga poses that one would find in gym yoga classes with an emphasis on proper alignment and safety, with respect to your own body strengths and limitations. You will learn the knowledge and skills you need to feel confident that you can make yoga class own practice with maximum benefits. Yoga for you complete is “teaching class” that is interactive that will cover poses from all of the different series which will help you build a healthy complete practice. From sun salutations and standing postures to seated postures and on to finishing postures. Namaste!

Intro to Yoga Workshop
Item: HBIY1001	Mary Joy Leitner
Th 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Th 10/4/2018 - 10/4/2018	Fee: $19.00
no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Yoga for You
Item: HBYY1001	Mary Joy Leitner
Th 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Th 10/11/2018 - 12/13/2018	Fee: $69.00
no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
NO CLASS NOVEMBER 8 and 22

Yoga for You
Item: HBYY1002	Mary Joy Leitner
F 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
F 10/19/2018 - 12/14/2018	Fee: $69.00
no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
NO CLASS NOVEMBER 9 AND 23

*NEW!* Gentle & Restorative Yoga - North Port
Item: HBYNP101	Amy Osborne
W 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	STC North Port Rm Conf. A
Sessions: 5	Location: 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289
W 10/3/2018 - 10/31/2018	Fee: $49.00
Bring Yoga Mat.

*NEW!* Yoga for Every Body - North Port
Item: HYNP101	Amy Osborne
W 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	STC North Port Rm Art Rm. 1-212
Sessions: 5	Location: 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289
W 10/3/2018 - 10/31/2018	Fee: $49.00
Bring your yoga mat.

Peaceful Yoga for Beginners
Item: HBY1001	Dominick Francica
Th 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Th 10/18/2018 - 12/13/2018	Fee: $99.00
Students need to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
NO CLASS NOVEMBER 22

Hatha Yoga, Breathing & Meditation
Item: HBY1002	Dominick Francica
F 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Sarasota Center of Light Rm Sarasota Center of Light
Sessions: 8	Location: 852 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237
F 10/19/2018 - 12/14/2018	Fee: $99.00
Students need to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing.
NO CLASS NOVEMBER 23

*NEW!* Laugh, Stretch, and Breathe Your Way to Wellness
Item: HBLW1001	Joy Cony
W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-112
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
W 10/3/2018 - 10/31/2018	Fee: $39.00
This class is for anyone at any skill level. This also works well for those with walkers and in wheelchairs.

Yoga Stretches for a Healthy Body
Item: HBY1550	Monica Sandstede
Tu Th 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu Th 11/27/2018 - 12/13/2018	Fee: $59.00
Bring to class: yoga mat, yoga 8' long strap, 2 blocks, 1 Mexican cotton blanket. no street shoes on the floor (dirt). What students say: "Very experienced. Excellent instructor." "Monica is patient and gives great individual attention."
Class on Nov 29 meets 10:30 - 11:45am

Barrelates: Combination of Mat Pilates & Ballet Barre (all levels of fitness welcome)
Item: HBB1001	Parker Lorenzo
M 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 11	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 10/1/2018 - 12/10/2018	Fee: $89.00
Please bring mat, nonslip socks or soft shoes, 2-lb. or 3-lb. hand weights. no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

Tai Chi Chih for Beginners
Item: HBT1001	Patricia Finstad
Tu 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 10/2/2018 - 11/20/2018	Fee: $99.00
It is important to attend the FIRST class. Wear comfortable clothing; no street shoes on the floor (dirt).

Tai Chi Chih for Beginners
Item: HBT1002	Patricia Finstad
Th 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Th 10/4/2018 - 11/29/2018	Fee: $99.00
It is important to attend the FIRST class. Wear comfortable clothing; no street shoes on the floor (dirt).
NO CLASS NOVEMBER 22

Tai Chi Chih Practice Plus
Item: HBTP1501	Patricia Finstad
Tu 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 10/2/2018 - 10/30/2018	Fee: $49.00
no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

Qigong, Level 1
Item: HBQ1001	Antonio Carmone
W 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
W 10/24/2018 - 12/12/2018	Fee: $59.00

NO CLASS 11/21 Students need to wear comfortable clothing. NO OUTSIDE SHOES

Qigong, Level 2 (must have taken Qigong, Level 1
Item: HBQ1501	Antonio Carmone
W 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
W 10/24/2018 - 12/12/2018	Fee: $59.00

NO CLASS 11/21 Wear comfortable clothing. No outside (dirty) shoes on floor please.

The Natural Power of Reiki
Item: HBR1001	Carolyn Fowler
Sa 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-114
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Sa 10/6/2018 - 11/17/2018	Fee: $139.00
Recommended text: "The Healing Power of Reiki" by Raven Keyes. It's available from Amazon. If not able get the book, "Reiki For Dummies" would be a great resource. Please bring a notepad and a pen/pencil. Syllabus: Explaining Reiki and energy Brief History of Reiki Reiki levels and what they mean Precepts/Gokai Reiki Terminology Ethics Energy Fields- how to see and work with them (Chakras and Auras) Hand Positions Byosen Scanning Seated work (Practice) Meditation and Attunements/ Certificates given* *Please note that this certificate simply means you have attended an energy instruction class

Meditation Made Easy
Item: HMM1001	Evaleon Hill
Tu 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-205
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 10/2/2018 - 10/30/2018	Fee: $59.00
Wear comfortable clothing.

*NEW!* Meditation 101 - North Port
Item: HBMNP101	Amy Osborne
Th 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	STC North Port Rm Art Rm. 1-212
Sessions: 5	Location: 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289
Th 10/11/2018 - 11/15/2018	Fee: $49.00

NO CLASS OCTOBER 25

Mindfulness Meditation Introduction Basics
Item: HMMB1001	Julie Burch
Tu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-112
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 11/6/2018 - 11/6/2018	Fee: $19.00
Students may want to bring a pencil and paper. What students say: "Positive, kind, good vibes, gentle person." "Good intro; instructor pleasant and helpful."
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Mindfulness Meditation Series: Basics & More
Item: HMB3001	Julie Burch
Th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-121
Sessions: 3	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Th 11/29/2018 - 12/13/2018	Fee: $49.00

Getting in Touch With Your Intuitive Self and More...
Item: HPS1701	Erika Moczydlower
Tu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-121
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 10/2/2018 - 11/13/2018	Fee: $89.00

Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels
Item: HBVY1005	Barbara Harrison
M 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 2	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 9/17/2018 - 9/24/2018	Fee: $19.00
Please note: this is a continuation of a current class that ends on Sept. 10

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