St. Louis Park Community Education

305 Fitness is a non-stop cardio party featuring fun, easy-to-follow dance cardio moves to tone your core and glutes. This dance cardio party is focused on inclusivity, ditching shame, and being who you are so we can bring that to the world and be stronger because of it. This class is about movement and giving back to our bodies and having a lot of fun while we do it! Invite your friends because the ab workout will be even better from all of the laughter! No dance experience required. You've never had this much fun working out! This class is perfect for music-lovers and open to all levels. Get ready to sweat, shake and smile; all you need is a pair of sneakers and an open mind! This class will be held in person and online so you can choose to attend however is best for you! Details will be sent upon registration.

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.

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.

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

Find out what NeuroMovement® is all about in Neue Moves, a movement class based on the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais and Anat Baniel! Lessons are designed to improve our ability to move with an efficient use of ourselves as a ‘whole person’. By using guided lessons to develop well-organized movement and safe ways of moving we restore confidence in our equilibrium. By learning ‘how’ to move your musculoskeletal system your brain will learn how to release superfluous effort in your body. You will reduce stress; relieve pain from injuries and misuse. We move towards a higher level of function and well-being in all activities and at rest. This class is interesting and fun. Lessons are done lying on the floor. All abilities are welcome and will benefit. Bring a mat or blanket and socks. Movement is the language of the nervous system. Learn more at www.NeuroMovement.com. Click here for class handout.

Want 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!"

From 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.

This 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!

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.