Join this fun-filled, giant circuit of brain games and activities. Exercise is important for our bodies but it is just as important for our brains. A key element of optimal brain aging is to engage in novel stimulation. The Brain Fair will provide a host of challenges including cognitive, sensory, motor skill and lateral thinking. A cerebral celebration that will get your brain cells fire up! The Brain Fair will be open from 1pm to 3pm, it will take approximately 35-45 minutes to go through the ten brain health stations. Registered participants are welcome to join the Brain Fain any time between 1pm and 2:15pm, you DO NOT need to arrive promptly at 1pm. We look forward to seeing you at the Brain Fair!
Recent studies support that facial exercises make people look years younger. In this workshop you will learn how to keep a healthy face, practice isometric facial exercises and facial acupressure points. Apply a lymphatic draining facial massage, and do some eye, neck and shoulder exercises. From the Yoga Face Method you will learn the importance of bringing nourishing blood flow to the face. Please bring a mirror to class.
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Instructor: Helga Malinsky Course #: PAR160 | Room:Room 3 Day of Week | Start Date | Time: Tu | 3/28/2023 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
REI means "spirit" KI means "energy." Together they translate as "Universal Life Energy." Anyone can tap into this ancient healing art. It brings tranquility to the body's natural balance, calms the mind, and cleanses the spirit. Learn opening the palm chakras, a required and essential step when practicing Reiki hand positions. Experiment a seated meditation by incorporating the "Reiki Precepts." Reiki originated in Japan in mid 1800s by Dr. Mikao Usui and is practiced around the world in Wellness and Hospital settings.
‘Punch Out PD’ is a new program to help combat the challenges of Parkinson’s disease. The sport of boxing requires speed, agility, balance, strength and stamina, these are the same things that people with PD need to preserve or regain. Learn how boxing skills and drills support strength, balance and cognitive function. . Exercise is vital for helping to stave off Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Join this discussion with On Top of the World’s ‘Punch Out PD’ Coaches. We are fired up and ready to help you fight back. Don’t sit back…come out swinging and Punch out Parkinson’s! Wear comfortable clothes, if you would to try some of the ‘Punch Out PD’ exercises.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are gentle forms of exercise that help improve health and overall well-being. The exercises involve gentle, rhythmic movements that mirror movements found in nature. These exercises teach us to move our bodies in a fluid motion, minimizing the risk of injury, while maintaining balance and focus. In this 3-class series, you will learn deep breathing techniques, focus, and concentration and easy moves that stretch and strengthen muscles.
Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are gentle forms of exercise that help improve health and overall well-being. The exercises involve gentle, rhythmic movements that mirror movements found in nature. These exercises teach us to move our bodies in a fluid motion, minimizing the risk of injury, while maintaining balance and focus. In this 3-class series, you will learn deep breathing techniques, focus, and concentration and easy moves that stretch and strengthen muscles.
Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are gentle forms of exercise that help improve health and overall well-being. The exercises involve gentle, rhythmic movements that mirror movements found in nature. These exercises teach us to move our bodies in a fluid motion, minimizing the risk of injury, while maintaining balance and focus. In this 3-class series, you will learn deep breathing techniques, focus, and concentration and easy moves that stretch and strengthen muscles.
Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
Now that you are familiar with the basics of Tai Chi & Qi Gong it's time to integrate physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intentions. Enroll in this 3-class series and practice gentle, rhythmic movements that can reduce stress, build stamina and increase vitality. Prerequisite: Easy Tai Chi & Qi Gong Level 1.
Now that you are familiar with the basics of Tai Chi & Qi Gong it's time to integrate physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intentions. Enroll in this 3-class series and practice gentle, rhythmic movements that can reduce stress, build stamina and increase vitality. Prerequisite: Easy Tai Chi & Qi Gong Level 1.
Now that you are familiar with the basics of Tai Chi & Qi Gong it's time to integrate physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intentions. Enroll in this 3-class series and practice gentle, rhythmic movements that can reduce stress, build stamina and increase vitality. Prerequisite: Easy Tai Chi & Qi Gong Level 1.
T'ai Chi Chih (pronounced Tie Chee Chuh) is a contemporary Qigong set of 19 gentle movements. These soft, flowing movements circulate and balance the body's internal energy flow. The effect is cumulative and results in improved health and mental clarity. A few benefits from regular practice that students have reported are: enhanced balance & coordination, stress reduction, better postural alignment, increased mobility, improved concentration, mental clarity & emotional well-being, increased energy, improved immune function.
Prerequisite : T'ai Chi Chih Beginner Class Level I. Students who are already familair with the important principles of how to move and know the first 10 movements will go on to learn the last 9 movements that complete the 19 movement form. Students will learn the deeper lessons TCC has to offer and the meditative aspects of the practice. Time will also be spent with some review of previously taught movements
Prerequisite : T'ai Chi Chih Beginner Class Level I. Students who are already familair with the important principles of how to move and know the first 10 movements will go on to learn the last 9 movements that complete the 19 movement form. Students will learn the deeper lessons TCC has to offer and the meditative aspects of the practice. Time will also be spent with some review of previously taught movements
This is a Pre-Recorded Distance Learning Course. Hover over or tap this text for more details.
Pre-recorded courses are published online. After registering for the class, students receive login information to view the course recording at any time from a web browser via the internet. Students may watch the recording any number of times until the expiration date of the course (usually at the end of the term). Instructor handouts, when provided, may be downloaded from the recording playback. Instructors may also opt to provide for questions to be submitted and answered by email. This course is delivered via the Internet. The course link and instructions will appear on the order receipt. An electronic device with internet connection is required.
Series 1 consists of pre-recorded yoga classes that can be accessed at any time via an internet-connected device. Each session offers a variety of poses, meditation and breathwork to make for an enjoyable practice. Note: This series is meant for people who already have a good foundation in yoga
This is a Pre-Recorded Distance Learning Course. Hover over or tap this text for more details.
Pre-recorded courses are published online. After registering for the class, students receive login information to view the course recording at any time from a web browser via the internet. Students may watch the recording any number of times until the expiration date of the course (usually at the end of the term). Instructor handouts, when provided, may be downloaded from the recording playback. Instructors may also opt to provide for questions to be submitted and answered by email. This course is delivered via the Internet. The course link and instructions will appear on the order receipt. An electronic device with internet connection is required.
Series 1 consists of pre-recorded yoga classes that can be accessed at any time via an internet-connected device. Each session offers a variety of poses, meditation and breathwork to make for an enjoyable practice. Note: This series is meant for people who already have a good foundation in yoga
With so much chaos happening in the world today, have you felt like it's been harder or just not possible for you to experience true happiness? Maybe you felt happy for a while, but couldn't sustain it, or you worried that it was selfish to be happy while others around you were suffering. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be happy for no apparent reason? If so, you're not alone. These are challenging times for many.
In this interactive fun class, the instructor will share some exciting findings in happiness research and more importantly, suggested tips to apply right away to be happier. Learn about 4 key things to do everyday to increase and support your happiness.
Going to a yoga class can be intimidating - especially if you are new to yoga, have physical limitations, or aren't the most coordinated person around. This class is designed specifically for the true beginner.
Every pose is broken down step-by-step from body alignment, to gaze, to breath. Hand's-on adjustments and demonstrations of modification of poses, as well as using tools, props, blankets, etc., can make every pose accessible to every type of body.
NOTE: Students will be practicing yoga, so please bring a yoga mat & water to class.
Going to a yoga class can be intimidating - especially if you are new to yoga, have physical limitations, or aren't the most coordinated person around. This class is designed specifically for the true beginner.
Every pose is broken down step-by-step from body alignment, to gaze, to breath. Hand's-on adjustments and demonstrations of modification of poses, as well as using tools, props, blankets, etc., can make every pose accessible to every type of body.
NOTE: Students will be practicing yoga, so please bring a yoga mat & water to class.
Going to a yoga class can be intimidating - especially if you are new to yoga, have physical limitations, or aren't the most coordinated person around. This class is designed specifically for the true beginner.
Every pose is broken down step-by-step from body alignment, to gaze, to breath. Hand's-on adjustments and demonstrations of modification of poses, as well as using tools, props, blankets, etc., can make every pose accessible to every type of body.
NOTE: Students will be practicing yoga, so please bring a yoga mat & water to class.
This series of classes is designed to progress students in their yoga practice from an ultra-beginner's basic level to a more intermediate level of ultra-beginners yoga. Students will continue to build a solid foundation on breath work, meditation, alignment, postures and sequences with lots of personalized attention and assistance.
The goal being to help each student feel confident in their yoga practice. Tools for practice such as blocks, knee pads and straps will be provided to ensure ease in modifying poses.
Please bring a yoga mat, hand towel and water. Note: In order to register for this class, you must have already completed Taking it to the Mat: Ultra Beginners Yoga Series Level 1
This series of classes is designed to progress students in their yoga practice from an ultra-beginner's basic level to a more intermediate level of ultra-beginners yoga. Students will continue to build a solid foundation on breath work, meditation, alignment, postures and sequences with lots of personalized attention and assistance.
The goal being to help each student feel confident in their yoga practice. Tools for practice such as blocks, knee pads and straps will be provided to ensure ease in modifying poses.
Please bring a yoga mat, hand towel and water. Note: In order to register for this class, you must have already completed Taking it to the Mat: Ultra Beginners Yoga Series Level 1
This series of classes is designed to progress students in their yoga practice from an ultra-beginner's basic level to a more intermediate level of ultra-beginners yoga. Students will continue to build a solid foundation on breath work, meditation, alignment, postures and sequences with lots of personalized attention and assistance.
The goal being to help each student feel confident in their yoga practice. Tools for practice such as blocks, knee pads and straps will be provided to ensure ease in modifying poses.
Please bring a yoga mat, hand towel and water. Note: In order to register for this class, you must have already completed Taking it to the Mat: Ultra Beginners Yoga Series Level 1
This series of classes is the next and final installment for students who have taken Ultra Beginners Yoga Series Level 1 & 2. In this series, more advanced techniques, poses, breath work and meditation styles are taught to progress students along in their yoga practice.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat, hand towel and water to class. Prerequisite: Ultra Beginner's Yoga Levels 1 and 2 Series.
This series of classes is the next and final installment for students who have taken Ultra Beginners Yoga Series Level 1 & 2. In this series, more advanced techniques, poses, breath work and meditation styles are taught to progress students along in their yoga practice.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat, hand towel and water to class. Prerequisite: Ultra Beginner's Yoga Levels 1 and 2 Series.
This series of classes is the next and final installment for students who have taken Ultra Beginners Yoga Series Level 1 & 2. In this series, more advanced techniques, poses, breath work and meditation styles are taught to progress students along in their yoga practice.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat, hand towel and water to class. Prerequisite: Ultra Beginner's Yoga Levels 1 and 2 Series.
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Instructor: Jessica McCune, Hospice of Marion County, Lila Ivey Course #: FIT154 | Room:Cypress Hall Day of Week | Start Date | Time: Tu | 6/6/2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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