Fitness and Wellness   

Drawing from a variety of time-tested disciplines, this class offers effective, results-producing movements designed specifically for the OLLI student at whatever your level is. These exercises will add strength and elasticity to your muscles and frame while protecting and strengthening your back. You will also work your heart in a very gentle way and achieve freedom in movement and less pain. Best of all, we're doing all this to the music we know and love: '50s, '60s and '70s. It is not too late to rejuvenate your body! Wear comfortable clothing.

Happiness is a Choice………in later years. Most of us want to live a long, happy and healthy life with our remaining years, not one that is merely without disease. Happiness and Well Being is important as we age and can affect our physical, mental and emotional well-being.  Abraham Lincoln said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” He was right. We do have choices and there is a lot we can do to experience improved well-being and live out our life at an optimal level. Happiness is a Choice is an introductory series of four educational and experiential 1 1/2 hour sessions that is designed to help improve well-being and optimize everyday life of aging adults. It utilizes educational content, small groups and exercises to provide understanding and choices for daily living. 

An unexpected illness, injury, or death unleashes overwhelming feelings both for the individual affected and for their loved ones. In this workshop, you will be guided through the process of assembling and sharing critical information to assist you and/or your loved ones in the event of a hospitalization or a need for extended care. Content delivered in class will be supplemented by interactive exercises and worksheets you can complete at home to document your preferences before a crisis occurs. 

This is a form of gentle, flowing, meditative movement. It is simple and easy to learn. It integrates movement with mindfulness and cultivates the body’s vital energy. This simple practice brings ease and wellbeing by reducing your stress and calming your nervous system. These easy exercises do not require a change of clothes, special place, equipment, or skills. All levels are welcome!

This is a form of gentle, flowing, meditative movement. It is simple and easy to learn. It integrates movement with mindfulness and cultivates the body’s vital energy. This simple practice brings ease and wellbeing by reducing your stress and calming your nervous system. These easy exercises do not require a change of clothes, special place, equipment, or skills. All levels are welcome!

T’ai Chi, or the Form, is a physical exercise that promotes good health, relaxation and peace of mind. It has the advantages of regular exercise combined with a slowness of pace that western society so conspicuously lacks. The relaxed gentle movements of the T’ai Chi forms keep the body from being tense and awkward. Joseph Guida studied with and was trained by world renowned T’ai Chi Master Da Liu in the 1980’s. In the first class we will learn how to stand erect, balance on one foot and the opening movement. The second class will review the first class and move on to the second movement of the form.

Continuing students are introduced to further sequences of the Yang Long form and will learn the intricacies of articulation, timing, breathing and the purposes behind the moves and advanced fluidity.

Introduction to Yang-Long Form.

 

Tai Chi is a centuries old practice focusing on soft gentle movements. It helps improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, memory, sleep and physical well being. Learn and practice the Yang Long form Part 1 and 2.

Practice and review.

Most of us elders have prepared a Will or Trust. It is probably stored with other important papers in a file on our computer or in a file drawer. We may have told our children where we want to be buried. But that is only the bare minimum. We need to openly talk to our family, partner, friends about how we want to die, before it is too late. Why is it so difficult to talk about our death? This will not be a deep philosophical inquiry. We will cover the basics of how to plan for our death. What we need to do now, before the grim reaper or dementia gets us.

Most of us elders have prepared a Will or Trust. It is probably stored with other important papers in a file on our computer or in a file drawer. We may have told our children where we want to be buried. But that is only the bare minimum. We need to openly talk to our family, partner, friends about how we want to die, before it is too late. Why is it so difficult to talk about our death? This will not be a deep philosophical inquiry. We will cover the basics of how to plan for our death. What we need to do now, before the grim reaper or dementia gets us.

Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation and deep relaxation that combines principles of traditional Yoga Nidra with Western psychology. This course explores connecting to aspects of self that are always peaceful and at ease for happy and healthy aging of body and mind. Classes will begin with a small discussion portion before moving into guided meditation. No yoga or meditation experience required. Students will be seated or lying down for the majority of the class so please wear comfortable clothes and consider bringing a yoga mat but also comfort items like a blanket and pillow.