St. Louis Park Community Education

Move better, feel better! Everything we do in life involves sensation and movement, and the Feldenkrais Method® harnesses both, using your brain’s deepest means of improvement (scientists call it “neuroplasticity”) to create change. This class uses exploratory movement and guided attention to evoke new, more efficient neuro-muscular patterns, reducing pain, tension, and fatigue, and improving your coordination, flexibility, balance, strength and focus. During each class, you will be verbally guided through a sequence of movements which can improve every area of the body. Join us and learn to use your whole self more efficiently and pleasurably in all you do! Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive information to access the class. Simply follow the provided instructions on the day and time of class and Maggie will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with Alexandria Community Education.

A 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.

From 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.

Looking to improve that golf swing or just a little summer fun? This class will cover a combination of range and short game area learning and use the unique 3-hole short course at the University of MN Golf Course that has regulation sized tee boxes, bunkers, fairways, rough and greens to recreate actual playing situations. You will Learn-To-Play and Play-To-Learn! Pressure-Free, Embarrassment-Free and Fun Guaranteed! Register soon - class sizes will be kept small for social distancing. This class is held in partnership with multiple Community Ed Programs. Don't have golf clubs? The instructor will have both right & left handed clubs for men and women available for use if needed. Rain Date: Class will be held on Tuesday evenings July 20 - August 17. August 24 will be held in the event of a rain make-up date. Age: Juniors (ages 8-16), 6-7pm; Adults, 7:15-8:15pm Location: Class will be held at the University of MN Practice Range, 2275 W. Larpenteur Ave, Falcon Heights, MN. Instructor: Greg Schulze is currently one of only 6 Minnesota PGA Professionals who have earned – PGA Master Professional of Player Development classification. He is a 4-Time Minnesota PGA Award winner, being the state’s ONLY recipient of the 4 top teaching awards including the YOUTH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD in 2006 and the TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD in 2007. Greg has over 35 years as a professional instructor for golfers of all ages and playing levels.

Studies show that interval training boosts the body’s metabolism. Circuit training is an effective method of exercising the whole body in a short period of time. Combine the two and you have a dynamically efficient strength and conditioning workout. All levels and abilities welcome. Our motto is, "We have to exercise in the morning before our brains realize what we are doing!" 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 Cathy will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with Mounds View and Fridley Community Education Programs.

Influenced by the culture of Japan’s samurai warriors, Imperial Court, and Shinto and Buddhist traditions, Kyudo is practiced as a means to self-improvement. The non-competitive and introspective nature of Japanese archery allows practitioners to gain insight into their personalities. Individual instruction is given by Carly Born (Renshi 5th dan) and John Born (5th dan). Visit www.mnkyudo.org for more information. *Instructors will collect an additional $25 to cover the cost of your own practice bow and $35 for annual membership in the Minnesota Kyudo Renmei Association. Loaner equipment provided for most adults.

This style is Okinawan Karate, a pragmatic street fighting style with natural movements. We maintain that Karate begins and ends with Respect. Karate-Do is a lifestyle filled with beauty and utility. Learn Kata and self defense - good for beginners and continuing students. Find more info at http://www.matsubayashishorinryukarate.com/ or email: dennis@MatsubayashiShorinRyuKarate.com

Yin yoga is a practice meant to work deep into the connective tissues of the body. Poses are held for anywhere from 1-10 minutes and props are sometimes used as additional supports. It is great for releasing tension and quieting the mind. The Yin practice draws from ancient Chinese medicine and is based on the philosophy of living a balanced life. Yin is suitable for all levels as this practice is meant to meet you wherever you are. Join us online or in person! This class will be held in-person at the Lenox Community Center and online using Zoom.

Beginners welcome! 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. 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. Spring Yoga: Online or Video 1. Online Classes & Video: After registering, you will receive a link to access the weekly Zoom class, as well as online recorded videos you can use anytime from April 5 - June 3. 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 from April 5 - June 3. Summer Yoga: Outdoors, Online, or Video 1. Outdoor Class & Video: You'll love doing yoga outside! This class will be held at Oak Hill Park in a shady, little used area away from other activities. We will meet in the Gym at Lenox Community Center in the event of inclement weather. You'll receive directions after you register, and a link to access 7 recorded videos that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Videos for Summer will be active from June 8 - September 6. 2. Online Class & Video: After registering, you will receive a link to access the weekly Zoom class, as well as online recorded videos you can use anytime from June 8 - September 6. 3. 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 Summer will be active from June 8 - September 6.

Come sweat away your worries. Zumba is a fun and easy to do workout feels more like a dance party. Inspired by high energy and motivating Latin and International music, Zumba is a dynamic, exciting, effective head-to-toe fitness system. Zumba combines fast and slow paced rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using aerobic interval training. Come ready for a workout in tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle and a sweat towel. $5 at the door each time. Simply come to Lenox and join in the class. Please bring exact change if possible, or a check, payable to ISD 283, in the amount of $5.