Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

Shibashi for Active Adults Age: 18-99 yrs. Shibashi is a gentle, free-flowing Qigong routine that consists of 18 easy-to-remember movements emphasizing proper posture and deep breathing. The practice includes visualization and standing meditation. Benefits include: improved flexivility and strength; better concentration; periods of sustained relaxation; and stress reduction. Seated modifications will be available upon request. Anne Gordon Center Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $12 Feb 1-Feb 29 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $15 Mar 7-Mar 28 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $12 Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $12 Soul Line Dancing Age: 18-99 yrs. Dancing to R&B/Soul, Pop, and Jazz music, this class will provide you a heart-healthy benefit of an aerobic exercise while you engage in a social activity. Instructor: Gail Burden Sound Meditation Age: yrs. Combining Sound and Meditation allows you to focus attention and put the mind and body in state of harmony which can improve health. The tradition that we will use has been handed down for centuries and starts with a 'HUM'. This stimulates the inner ear and resets our fight or flight response in the brain, which is crucial to good internal and external communication.Combining meditation and sound is a fun and easy way to build balance and harmony in your life. Instructor: Mari Howerton Anne Gordon Center Jan 5-Jan 26 F 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12 Feb 2-Feb 23 F 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12 Mar 1-Mar 22 F 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12 Apr 5-Apr 26 F 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12 Tai Chi Chih Age: 18-99 yrs. Tai chi chih consists of 19 flowing moves to balance and circulate energy (chi). Students of all levels experience benefits such as decreased stress and anxiety, improved balance and increased muscle flexibility. Instructor: Adrienne McKenzie *NO CLASS 1/15* Five Points Center Jan 3-Jan 31 W Feb 7-Feb 28 W Mar 6-Mar 27 W Apr 3-Apr 24 W 2:00-3:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 2:00-3:00pm Fee: $16 Fee: $12 Fee: $12 Fee: $12

Tai Chi for Active Adults Age: 18-99 yrs. Tai Chi is an ancient practice that uses low-impact, slow movements to promote health and improve coordination, balance, and mental focus. Beginner Sun Style: No experience required. There are 21 movements in this set. The focus is on balance and learning the sequence of the movements. Chair modifications are available upon request. This is an 8 week class. Intermediate Sun Style: Pre-requisite is Beginner Sun Style class. This continuation of the beginner class includes 10 new movements and will increase endurance, mental acuity, agility, and balance. This is an 8 week class. Advanced Sun Style: Pre-requisite is beginner and intermediate classes. This class teaches the Sun 73 Long Form which includes movements learned in Beginner and Intermediate classes. The longer sequence builds endurance and previous improvements made in strength, balance and memory. This is a 16 week class. Various Styles: No experience needed. Class changes through various forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Anne Gordon Center Various Styles Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12 Feb 1-Feb 29 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $15 Mar 7-Mar 28 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12 Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12 Beginner Sun Style Jan 8-Jan 29 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $9 Feb 5-Feb 26 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12 Mar 4-Mar 25 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12 Apr 1-Apr 29 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $15 Intermediate Sun Style Jan 8-Jan 29 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $9 Feb 5-Feb 26 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $12 Mar 4-Mar 25 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $12 Apr 1-Apr 29 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $15 Advanced Sun Style Jan 8-Jan 29 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $9 Feb 5-Feb 26 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12 Mar 4-Mar 25 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12 Apr 1-Apr 29 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $15 The Nia Technique Age: 13-99 yrs. Nia is a form of fusion fitness for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. The technique integrates movements from dance, martial arts and healing arts to condition the whole body, quiet the mind, release stress and restore the spirit. It is fun, expressive and adaptable for all fitness levels. Instructor: Laura Ghantous. Jaycee Community Center – Course Fee: $10 Jan 8-Apr 29 M 11:45am-12:45pm Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $10 Jan 6-Apr 27 Sa 10:15-11:15am

Walk and Talk Meet Up Walking offers many benefits- lower blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, increased calories burned, and elevated mood. Walks are typically 45 minutes to an hour at a medium pace. Walks start at different locations decided upon by a group vote. The location is shared via email once decided upon. Please pre-register so that we know you are coming! Five Points Center Jan 2-Apr 30 Tu 10:30-11:30am Walk and Talk Meet Up at Greystone Walking offers many benefits- lower blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, increased calories burned, and elevated mood. Walks are typically 45 minutes to an hour at a medium pace. Walks start at different locations decided upon by a group vote. The location is shared via email once decided upon; in the event of inclement weather, we will cancel for the week. Please pre-register so that we know you are coming! Greystone Recreation Center Jan 4-Apr 25 Th 10:30-11:30am Workout With Weights Age: 18-99 yrs. This class covers the proper technique for lifting weights. Get toned and build lean muscle safely using free weights. Instructor: Sue Payne *NO CLASS 1/15* stretches to increase range of motion, simple balancing poses to strengthen muscles that support joints and breath awareness to calm and release tension. All standing poses may be done with the support of a chair. Students should provide their own yoga mat. Anne Gordon Center Jan 8-Jan 29 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $9 Feb 5-Feb 26 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12 Mar 4-Mar 25 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12 Jan 3-Jan 31 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $15 Feb 7-Feb 28 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12 Mar 6-Mar 27 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12 Apr 3-Apr 24 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12 Five Points Center Instructor: Marty Lamb Jan 2-Jan 30 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $16 Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12 Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12 Apr 2-Apr 30 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $16 Five Points Center Jan 8-Jan 29 M Feb 5-Feb 26 M Mar 4-Mar 25 M Apr 1-Apr 29 M 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $9 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $16 Yoga Chair Age: 18-99 yrs. This class includes

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