District 196 Community Education

Discover Aikido, a strictly defensive, non-aggressive martial art, that emphasizes skill and knowledge of movement, rather than strength. Learn balance, coordination and how to defend yourself without violence or strength. An excellent aerobic exercise; appropriate for all ages and abilities. All skill levels are welcome, ages 12 and older. Wear loose fitting clothes (or a gi) and socks.

Ease stiff joints, improve flexibility and continue your daily-living activities with more ease. A more flexible body means you’ll have a greater range of motion in your joints, making movements easier. These gentle, safe stretches with conscious focus on breathing will better support normal activities like turning your head to check for traffic, or reaching for / into the cupboard, picking up the paper, golf, cha-cha, and more. Work the stiffness out of your shoulders, back, hips, head, fingers, ankles, and more especially if you spend a lot of time sitting or looking at a screen. Welcome to Wellness for the mind, body and soul!! Make this your time!

Enjoy the relaxation and stress reduction that comes from gentle yoga. Move through standing, seated and floor poses with minimal transitions between standing and floor. A chair is helpful for balance, and poses are modified for all levels. Class ideal for those new to yoga, those who enjoy a gentle pace or students with physical limitations. Wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mat.

Mat Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates, is a strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on your core (trunk) muscles while also training your arms and legs. Enjoy relaxing yet energizing music during the class. You will journey through safe floor exercises performed on a pilates mat to help build, sculpt, tone your muscles for better posture, more efficient movement, and body / mind connection. This supports giving your body a long, lean look. While it is low-impact, Pilates burns fat during, and after class as your muscles continue to shed calories long after class. And, enjoy relaxing yet energizing music during the class.

Who says you have to jump, grunt, strain and punish your body to get amazing results from your workout? PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. And, we crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean and incredibly defined. PiYo isn't like standard Pilates and yoga classes that make you hold long, intense poses. PiYo speeds everything up—including your results—by introducing you to dynamic, flowing sequences that can burn serious calories at the same time as they lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your flexibility.

This short Tai Chi set introduces you to the signature movements of the Yang forms, the most widely practiced style in the world. A great set for those new to tai chi or Yang style, or wising to learn a short, compact form. Learner Outcomes: Be able to perform a short Yang style form Prepare to learn the Yang 24 forms Reduce stress Enhance strength and Flexibility

Vinyasa Yoga is a creative style of yoga where postures are stringed together seamlessly, using breath synchronized with movement. Postures will be broken down and adjustments/modifications offered for students. Vinyasa helps build strong muscles and connective tissue to maintain a high metabolism, healthy posture and an active body.

Focus on opening, flowing and strengthening in order to bring your awareness to the present moment. Essential oils will be diffused during class. Wear loose, comfortable, layered clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Naseema has over a decade of experience as a certified group fitness instructor. Follow along with her as she guides you through an energizing, uplifting workout using some dance moves that you can follow. Zumba Gold is dynamic, exciting and an effective head to toe fitness system. It is excellent for the mind, body, spirit and overall wellness and a healthy support as we age. No prior dance experience required. Everyone is Welcome.