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Introduction to Meditation

Strengthen your intuition, open your heart, clear negative emotions, and discipline your mind! This one evening class will introduce you to the basic skills necessary
to begin a Mindfulness meditation practice that integrates Mind/Body/Spirit. You will learn breathing techniques and relaxation exercises designed to improve your energy, focus, and concentration. You will explore how to establish a personal meditation practice that suits your lifestyle and encourages access to your inner source of balance. Some benefits of meditation include lowered blood pressure,
improved memory and creativity, a strengthened immune system, and increased peace of mind. The instructor is a Registered Nurse and is a Certified Meditation Specialist (American Nurses Credentialing Center). She has been practicing
meditation for over 30 years. For more information go to hyperlink
“http://www.paradisehealthyliving.com”www.paradisehealthyliving. com.
INSTRUCTOR: Molly Mele, RN, MS, Holistic Nurse Consultant
Tues 6:30-8:30pm 1 time        Adults
SESSION I: Feb. 16
SESSION II: Mar. 16
LOCATION: Paradise Center for Healthy Living, New Address:
                     575 Pearson Road (behind Paradise Realty)
FEE: $20.00

Therapeutic Yoga ~ Beginners through Intermediate

Therapeutic Yoga is particularly recommended for students with low back, neck hip or knee “challenges”. The instructor will coach you in correct alignment in each Asana (pose) and accompanying Pranayama (breath). Meditational Centering, excellent warm-ups, and careful guidance will help you avoid injuries. You will then be challenged with some Flow Yoga and end with Centering. YOU are the only person in the class and yet part of the WHOLE. “In JOY in myself” – Eckhardt Tolle.
Bring a Yoga Sticky Mat, firm twin size blanket, large towel and water bottle. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. For questions call the instructor at 873-2702.
INSTRUCTOR: Hildy Lynn Roy, C.M.T., R.P.
T/TH 9:30-11:00am 5wks        Adults
SESSION I: Jan. 5-Feb. 4
SESSION II: Feb. 9-Mar. 11
SESSION III: Mar. 16-Apr. 15
SESSION IV: Apr. 20-May 20
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $40.00-1x/wk, $55.00-2x/wk

Tae Kwon Do

Students will learn the Chung Do Kwon style of Tae Kwon Do developing power, speed, focus, balance, and control through basics, forms, non-contact sparring, and other drills. Tae Kwon Do is a great overall workout developing strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning. The instructor is a 4th degree Black Belt in the World Tae Kwon Do Association. The class is open to anyone ages 10 and up and all yellow belts regardless of age. Optional $25 uniform fee and test fees extra. For more information go to www.ridgetaekwondo.com.
INSTRUCTOR: Ed & Margaret Van Hove
T/TH (Yellow Belts & above) 6:00-7:30pm
Wed (Beginners/White Belts) 6:30-7:30pm
8wks             8yrs-Adult
SESSION I: Jan. 19-Mar. 11 (no class 2/11)
SESSION II: Mar. 16-May 6
SESSION III: May 11-July 1
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00-1x/wk, $95.00-2x/wk

BEGINNING YOGA

Instruction in beginning Hatha Yoga will include a combination of gentle and moderately challenging poses, designed to make the body more flexible and strong. Each class will have you feeling more refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated! Everyone
benefits from the rewards Hatha Yoga has to offer including greater flexibility, improved health, strength and peace of mind. The instructor has been practicing for over twenty years and for the last two years has been teaching at a local fitness club. As a long-time practitioner of meditation, and as a Reiki Master, the instructor creates and instills a meditative atmosphere into her classes promoting greater stress reduction. Students need to bring a yoga mat and blanket to class. A yoga strap is also recommended. Sign up for two days per week and save!
INSTRUCTOR: Jahnavi A. Ulrich
Tues/Wed 5:30-6:30pm 6wks Adults
SESSION I: Jan. 19-Feb. 24
SESSION II: March 9-April 14
SESSION III: April 20-May 26
SESSION IV: June 1-July 7
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $35.00-1x/wk, $55.00-2x/wk

Tai Chi

The ancient art of Tai Chi is a way of life that improves body awareness, sensitivity, balance, posture and the sense of wellbeing. Mindfulness and body awareness are the fundamentals of Tai Chi dance. Students will learn the Yang short form,
Qigong, standing meditation, walking meditation and push hands. Using breath, sensitivity and intent to cultivate Chi (life force energy) for health and longevity. The instructor is a devoted
Tai Chi practitioner. He has studied with many qualified
teachers and is currently a student of Grand Master Sam Tam from British Columbia.
INSTR: Felix Berkhoudt
Sat 9:00-10:30am        Ongoing    ~     Adults
SESSION: Ongoing
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center (winter months), Bille Park Pavilion (spring through fall months)
FEE: $5.00 per visit