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Telesis Classes Winter/Spring 2013
Pursue your physical wellness goals through classes focused on strengthening and toning the body through tai chi and yoga. Look for additional movement opportunities in Healthful Living.
BEGINNING TAI CHI CHUAN 1
17 Tuesdays, January 29 – May 21
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient form of Chinese exercise, which consists of a choreographed form of movement performed in a deliberate, but very slow and gentle fashion. This physical art form exercises both the mind and the body together, allowing tension held within the body to be released. The resulting relaxation improves blood circulation and the flow of the vital energy, what the Chinese call “chi,” within the body. Each class session will offer instruction on the individual postures that make up the form. NOTE: students must have prior experience with the long yang style of Taijiquan.
Instructor: Robert Thoreau, Licensed Clinical Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor, Instructor of Oriental Health Discipline, MSW, ACSW, BCS, SAC, LCSW
THL-222-01
7:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit: 15/$142
ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN 1
17 Tuesdays, January 29 – May 21
This class will focus on advanced training in Tai Chi in terms of reviewing the form in its entirety each class with larger sections dedicated for review, as well. Applications and meanings behind the postures will be explored and some gentle two-person drills will be employed to draw out a deeper understanding of the form. A prerequisite is knowledge of the long yang style of Taijiquan previously taught as Tai Chi 1 & 2.
Instructor: Robert Thoreau, Licensed Clinical Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor, Instructor of Oriental Health Discipline, MSW, ACSW, BCS, SAC, LCSW
THL-236-01
6:30 – 7:30 p.m./Limit: 15/$142
YOGA MIX
Winter: 8 Wednesdays, January 30 – March 20
Winter: 8 Thursdays, January 31 – March 21
Spring: 8 Wednesdays, April 3 – May 22
Spring: 8 Thursdays, April 4 – May 23
Yoga Mix is a creative and fun approach to Hatha Yoga. Asanas will be taught with a sense of flow, strength and motion. Emphasis on form, alignment and understanding of how the body works are included. The class will use a progressive technique to learning poses at beginning levels and moving to more challenging positions based on skill. Students are encouraged to adapt positions to their individual needs. Using meditations and breathing techniques, the goal is to release stress and become more centered. The class is open to students of all fitness levels. Experience with Hatha Yoga can be helpful but not required.
Instructor: Susanne Carter, BA Dance, MS Education, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), AFAA Trained Yoga and Pilates Instructor
THL-226-01: January 30 – March 20
6:30 – 7:40 p.m./Limit: 18/$92
THL-226-02: January 31 – March 21
6:15 – 7:25 p.m./Limit: 18/$92
THL-226-03: April 3 – May 22
6:30 – 7:40 p.m./Limit: 18/$92
THL-226-04: April 4 – May 23
6:15 – 7:25 p.m./Limit: 18/$92
