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Adult Alternative Wellness
Posture Alive
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Does sitting for long hours leave you
tired and sore? When you correct your posture, do
you stiffen your spine? If you are ready to release
the tensions that are holding you tight, then open
your mind and try something new! is class will
combine e Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic
Education and Tai Chi to help you experiment
with your body movement to feel more flexible,
whole, and connected. Taught through sitting,
standing, and lying down guided-movement
lessons, participants will learn to increase flexibility,
decrease lower back strain, and improve effortless
posture throughout daily activities.
Min 6/Max 20
Class does not meet: 6/28
QiGong for the Season
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Experience the flow of energy (Qi) and the power
of self-healing. Learn how to combine static and
moving meditations with the Five Elements and
cycles of nature to cultivate your energy garden.
Season-specific foods will also be introduced.
Many healthcare practitioners are discovering and
recommending this Chinese bio-energetic system
as a productive, integrative therapy that supports
wellness through exercise.
Min 6/Max 20
Tai Chi
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Tai Chi (Yang Style): Taijiquan (grand ulti-
mate fist) refers to a series of dynamic, connected
postures strung together in a smooth, flowing
manner. Within the postures are martial art aspects
that are largely hidden. Class begins with QiGong
sets and then moves on to emphasize the 24 posture
Beijing style (Yang short form). is class is oen
taken on a continuing basis as a lifestyle endeavor.
Min 6/Max 20
Class does not meet: 7/4
Program Ages Day(S) & Date(S) Time(S) Location # of Classes Activity # Res/NR
Tai Chi 15 + Tu, June 20 - Jul 18 8:00-8:55P Fox Center 4 325340-01 $45/68
Tai Chi 15 + W, June 21 - Jul 19 9:15-10:25A Dole Center 5 325340-02 $57/86
Tai Chi 15 + Tu, Aug 1 - Aug 22 8:00-8:55P Fox Center 4 325340-03 $45/68
Tai Chi 15 + W, Aug 2 - Aug 23 9:15-10:25A Cheney Mansion 4 325340-04 $45/68
QiGong 4 the Season 15 + W, June 21 - Jul 19 10:30-11:25A Dole Center 5 325341-01 $57/86
QiGong 4 the Season 15 + W, Aug 2 - Aug 23 10:30-11:25A Cheney Mansion 4 325341-02 $45/68
Posture Alive 15 + W, June 7 - Jul 19 9:00-9:55A Dole Center 6 325345-01 $57/86
Posture Alive 15 + W, Aug 2 - Aug 30 9:00-9:55A Dole Center 5 325345-02 $57/86
For more on our Alternative Wellness Programs, visit www.pdop.org/programs/altwellness.
*Please note – Active Adult Membership program discounts are not applied until checkout!
See pages 10-12 for additional
adult fitness classes.
ACTIVE ADULT FITNESS PUNCH
PASS CLASSES (Age 50+)
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Active Adult Fitness Punch Passes are available
in 10, 20 & 35 punch increments. Each visit
to one of the classes listed below counts as
one punch! Classes do not take place on major
holidays.
Buy your pass at one of our registration sites–
Ridgeland Common or Gymnastics and
Recreation Center. Your PDOP Fitness Punch
Pass expires 6 months aer the date of purchase
and is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Resident Non-Resident AAM
10 for $70 10 for $101 10 for $50
20 for $126 20 for $189 20 for $95
35 for $206 35 for $309 35 for $154
Basic Fitness
M/W/F, 10-11:00A at Dole Center
Build strong bones and muscles while developing
cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.
Individual modifications provided as needed.
Strong & Long
Tu & , 8:15-9:15A at Dole Center
is class focuses on improving strength and
flexibility. Strength exercises include upper and
lower body with special attention on the core
muscles to improve strength and flexibility.
Some Like it Light
M & W, 6:15-7:10P at RCRC
We will exercise with hand-held weights which
help prevent and reduce osteoporosis. A great
choice for cross-training with an emphasis
on stretching, toning, strength, flexibility and
endurance.
