Health
Tai
Chi Ruler & Qigong
This is a combination class which includes both Qigong and Tai Chi Ruler . Movements are slow and flowing , and improve balance and flexibility . An excellent way to improve your body awareness and proprioception . Both Qigong and Ruler help your body ’ s internal energy and improve your vitality . Suitable for most physical conditions , can be done sitting or standing , and best of all , it ’ s enjoyable . No sandals , please wear flat shoes and comfortable clothes .
◗ Jan 8-Feb 12 | W | 2-3 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 59 | Online AL-C563-WS1 | Morgan 1
NEW | Transitioning to a Plant Focused Diet
Learn nutrition concepts as they relate to following a plant focused diet . Instructor Stephanie Ewals will guide you as you will learn about the disease fighting benefits of plant foods and understand the impact that consuming a plant focused diet has on health . We will discuss a variety of plant foods that encourage proper macronutrient composition and create a balanced , plant focused diet . Additionally , you will learn how to create strategies for including more plant foods in their diets . Recipes and meal ideas provided .
◗ May 20 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C593-WS1 | Ewals
NEW | Word Meditation
One of the easiest ways to meditate is by word meditation . It provides the meditation benefits of relaxation and stress reduction and is used medically for patients who will benefit from it . It is easy to learn and easy to do , but there are important guidelines for proper practice . Learn how to do it correctly and how your practice develops over time .
◗ Mar 25 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Online AL-C589-WS1 | Meadow 1
NEW | Vitamins & Herbs – Facts and Fallacies
Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements . Do you need them ? Which ones are best ? How do you choose ? In this workshop , you will learn the seven guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money . Also , we ’ ll discuss what current research says about : antioxidants , phytochemicals , anti-aging nutrients , colloidal minerals , chelated minerals , sustained release formulas , as well as Collagen , Glucosamine Chondroitin , Melatonin , Ginkgo , Ginseng and Echinacea .
◗ Jan 21 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-C594-WS1 | Novak 1
Understanding & Improving Mental Health
Everybody has some good mental health days and challenging mental health days . For many people , the challenging days outnumber the good days , or the challenging days are just completely overwhelming . This class is designed to be an informative , supportive , coping skills gaining workshop . Join therapist Charles Ernst as we discuss options to help process , and manage common troubling mental health concerns like depression , anxiety , phobias , shyness , obsessive compulsive disorder , addiction and dependency . Significant others and family are welcome to attend to better support people they care about .
◗ Feb 5 | W | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Online AL-C578-WS1 | Ernst 1
Women , Weight , and Hormones
Are you finding that no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise , weight is not budging ? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else . Until imbalances are corrected , trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide . We ’ ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances ; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings ; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them ; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain ; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably ; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain .
◗ Mar 4 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-C575-WS1 | Novak 1
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