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Starting SoonPark TV15: St. Louis Park Community Ed Classes on TV!Community TV & VideoThe St. Louis Park Senior Program takes to the airwaves! In partnership with the City of St. Louis Park we are offering these classes for FREE and on TV! Classes will be aired on Park TV15 Comcast Cable Access every eight hours (7pm, 3am & 11am) during their premier (dates listed below). You will also be able to view these classes on YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/ParkTV15-videos or click the links below. Thank you to the Healthy Living Grant from the City of St. Louis Park for helping to make these classes possible! Gentle Yoga: Premiers February 12, 7pm - February 15, 11am or Click here to watch now! Stretch, increase flexibility, balance and strength all while relaxing your body and mind. Gentle stretches and postures are accompanied by deep steady breathing that improves blood circulation, soothes the nervous system and increases vitality. Wear comfortable clothes. Instructor: Annette Fragale Tai Chi: Premiers February 16, 7pm - February 19, 11am or click here to watch now! This ancient art teaches how to know one's self and improve one's well-being, both physically and psychologically. Instructor: Rand Adams Wellness Practices: Premiers March 2, 7pm - March 5, 11am or click here to watch now! Learn practices from Western psychology and traditional Chinese medicine to relax, energize and ground ourselves through these strange times. Instructor: Rand Adams COVID-19 Update with the Real Estate Market & Senior Living Communities: Click here to watch now! Join Dan & Mary Tillman and Brad Johnson as they talk about COVID-19 and the current status in the real estate market and Senior Living Communities. Enhance Fitness: Click here to watch now! Improve the quality of your life with this class designed for seniors that focuses on stretching, balance, low impact aerobics strength training. Instructor: Katherine McGraw Zumba Gold: Click here to watch now! Get grooving at your own pace! This easy-to-follow class lets you move to the beat in an invigorating dance-fitness that is exhilarating! Instructor: Katherine McGraw Magic Chair: Click here to watch now! Help prevent osteoporosis, have proper posture, increase flexibility and strength, tone your abs and alleviate back pain without getting down onto the floor! We will use the "Magic" chair to stretch, tone and strengthen your entire body so you will feel younger, stronger, more flexible. Instructor: Annette Fragale Bob DeFlores Presents Second Chorus: Click here to watch now! Bob DeFlores, a movie historian and archivist, will present Second Chorus, a 1940s musical comedy film starring Paulette Goddard and Fred Astaire. History of Places in St. Louis Park: Click here to watch now! The St. Louis Park Historical Society presents stories from a new book: Places in the Park, a physical history of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Instructor: William Beyer Cell Phones Uses Vital for Seniors: Click to watch Part 1 and Part 2. Cell phones have vital uses for seniors like email, safety features, zoom calls, video doctor appointments and more! Learn how to use your phone (iPhone or Android). Instructors: Judy Goebel & Amy MillerSenior Program 2020-2021
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Yoga for LifeFitnessFrom the comfort of your own home, enjoy in-depth instruction as you practice a wide variety of warm-up exercises and yoga poses, along with easy meditation and relaxation practices. We'll work on the whole body, improving flexibility, strength, balance, and range of motion. No special props or equipment needed, although a mat and blocks can be helpful. Beginners welcome! Reduce tension and stress, get rid of aches and pains, sleep better and feel better overall. You'll be encouraged to work at your own level and pace in this supportive class. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow directions. There are two options for participation: 1. Online Class & Video: This class includes one online zoom class each week, and 7 online class videos that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Upon registering, you will receive the links to participate in the Zoom class and to access the recorded videos. Videos for Fall will be active from November 30 - January 24, 2021. Videos for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. Videos for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5. 2. Video Only: You can choose to simply receive the recorded videos for this class. Upon registration, you will receive a link to access 7 recorded videos of Wendy's Yoga for Life class. You can watch the videos as often as you like whenever you'd like. Videos for Fall will be active November 30 - January 24, 2021. Videos for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. Videos for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5.Adult Enrichment 2020-2021
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Gentle Standing and Chair YogaFitnessA gentle series of standing and chair warm up exercises and beginning yoga poses - no floor exercises. Improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, and balance, while reducing stress and tension. You'll get rid of aches and pains, sleep better, and feel better overall. This is a slower paced, relaxed style of yoga appropriate for everyone regardless of age or physical issues. You'll be encouraged to work at your own pace. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow instruction all from the comfort of your own home. A chair is needed for this class. A folding or other low back chair is best, but any chair will work. A mat can be helpful but is not required. There are two options for participation: 1. Online Class & Video: This class includes one online zoom class each week, and an online class video that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Upon registering, you will receive the links to participate in the Zoom class and to access the recorded video. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5. 2. Video Only: You can choose to simply have access to an online recorded video of this class (one session). Upon registration, you will receive a link to access the video, which you can watch as often as you like, whenever you'd like. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5.Adult Enrichment 2020-2021
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Yoga for Strong BonesFitnessThis class will focus on the postures in Dr. Fishman's program, Yoga for Osteoporosis, that have been proven to strengthen the bones. There will be modifications for those with Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and those who wish to prevent those conditions. Students will need a chair and a yoga mat. Blocks and straps would be helpful but are not necessary. Each class will include postures, breathing techniques to calm the body/mind and a deep relaxation at the end of class. Postures can be done either on the chair or on the mat depending on your condition. All levels welcome! Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom. Upon registration, you will receive a link to access the class; simply click that link on the days and times of class and Linda will lead you from the comfort of your own home!Senior Program 2020-2021
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Gentle YogaFitnessFrom the comfort of your own home, join us for a gentle series of beginning yoga warm-up exercises and poses. We'll work on the whole body, improving flexibility, range of motion, strength, and balance. Get rid of aches and pains, become more relaxed, sleep better and feel better overall. Learn simple meditation and relaxation practices that reduce tension and stress. This is a slower paced, relaxed style of yoga appropriate for everyone regardless of age or physical issues. You'll be encouraged to work at your own pace. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow instruction. We will do standing, chair, and floor exercises. A chair is needed for part of the class. A folding or other low back chair is best, but any chair will work. A mat can be helpful but is not required. There are two options for participation: 1. Online Class & Video: This class includes one online zoom class each week, and an online class video that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Upon registering, you will receive the link to participate in the Zoom class and to access the recorded video. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5. 2. Video Only: You can choose to simply have online access to a recorded video of this class (one session). Upon registration, you will receive a link to access the video, which you can watch as often as you like, whenever you'd like. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5.Adult Enrichment 2020-2021
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Relax and Unwind: Yoga for Every BodyFitnessWant to do yoga, but think you're too old, too fat, too out of shape, or that you don't "look like a yogi?" This body-positive class was created for you! 60 minutes of gentle Hatha yoga combined with breathing and mindfulness exercises will help you reduce stress while improving balance, strength and body awareness. No flexibility, experience or fancy spandex pants required! Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and bring a yoga mat. Perfect for beginners. Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the days and times of class and Rachel will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with Mounds View Community Education. Here's what participants had to say: "Wonderful teacher, Rachel gives you several way to do the movements to make it easy on your body." "Best Yoga Class ever! Very comfortable welcoming environment!" "Rachel is a great instructor and I've really loved taking her class!"Adult Enrichment 2020-2021
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PopularYoga for AllFree for AllExperience free, body positive gentle Hatha yoga classes! Perfect for beginners. Classes can be completed on a mat or seated in a chair. No experience or flexibility required. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and bring a yoga mat. Offered by Peaceful Mind Yoga. Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the days and times of class and Rachel will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home!Adult Enrichment 2020-2021
