City of Nanaimo Fall Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 63 Improve Posture, Change NEW! Movement Habits Exploring the Alexander Technique Use the Alexander Technique to improve posture, reduce stress, change habits and expand your awareness. This is a hands-on class where we explore the body’s naturally efficient design for movement and understand how we interfere with it through ingrained habits. We will use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move with ease. Instructors will use visual, verbal and kinaesthetic (hands-on) cues to teach better movement. Participants should be able to do gentle movements of walking, sitting and lying on a mat. Instructor: Heather Walker Thu, Nov 7-Dec 5 | 3:30-5 pm | $100/5 | 129540 Bowen Park Complex Improve Your Posture Using the Alexander Technique Do you find yourself slouching in a chair? Is it difficult for you to keep good posture even if you try hard? Do you experience pain in your body at the end of the day? The Alexander Technique helps you increase body awareness, release muscle tension and move with more ease. Learn to find balance in sitting, standing, walking or any other activity without strain and effort! Instructor: Heike Walker Thu, Oct 10 | 4:30-6:30 pm | $25/1 | 124544 Bowen Park Complex Tap Dance - Level 1 For those new to tap dance or looking for a refresher, come join the fun and advance at your own pace. Tap shoes are required. Instructor: Melanie Kirk Mon, Sep 9-Oct 21 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 120493 Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 120496 Bowen Park Complex Tap Dance - Level 2 For those proficient in Tap Dance, this program is for you. Beginner dancers can be accommodated. Tap shoes are required. Instructor: Melanie Kirk Mon, Sep 9-Oct 21 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $40/5 | 120514 Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $48/6 | 120515 Bowen Park Complex People Living with Parkinson’s NEW! Using the Alexander Technique Alexander Technique is an embodied approach that increases body awareness and assists in gaining more balance and a better sense of the body. Changing postural habits allows for better gate, more uprightness and more flexibility, as well as assisting in reducing muscle tone for less rigidity, reduced tremors and more fluidity in movement. Clinical studies have shown that AT is helpful for PLPD to gain better coping skills with postural challenges and day-to-day living. Acquire a better connection to oneself, a more positive outlook on life and more self-confidence! Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Sep 16-Nov 25 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $120/6 | 126008 Bowen Park Complex Balance & Mobility The instructor will lead you through a variety of exercises to improve stability and confidence performing day-to-day activities. The workout may include cardiovascular components, lower and upper body strength training (using weights & bands), balancing exercises, and yoga-inspired techniques. The exercises are designed to improve posture, build muscle strength and speed, sharpen reflexes, expand flexibility and strengthen the core. Instructor: Heather Walker Wed, Sep 4-25 | 3-4 pm | $32/4 | 120003 Wed, Oct 2-30 | 3-4 pm | $40/5 | 120004 Wed, Nov 6-27 | 3-4 pm | $32/4 | 120005 Wed, Dec 4-18 | 3-4 pm | $24/3 | 120006 Oliver Woods Community Centre Nordic Walking - Beginner Nordic walking is an activity that is suitable for people of all ages, abilities and skills. Learn how to make the most of those poles while you walk. Please bring your own set if you have them, or some can be borrowed upon request. Instructor: Kirsten Sat, Sep 14-28 | 10:30 am-12 pm | $42/3 | 120841 Sat, Nov 9-23 | 10:30 am-12 pm | $42/3 | 120843 Beban Park Social Centre Dance Fitness Get the blood flowing with this easy-to-follow choreographed class set to music. Open to those who want a fitness course where you can go at your own pace, as well as those who want a higher intensity cardio workout. All stretches and flexibility work are designed for women. Instructor: Mary Keel Sat, Oct 5-26 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 120909 Sat, Nov 2-30 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 120910 Sat, Dec 7-21 | 9-10 am | $24/3 | 120914 Bowen Park Complex Argentine Tango Argentine Tango is a very romantic dance suitable for all ages. Come join this new group of keen dancers who want to learn more about this dance. *Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors enjoy this course as part of their membership. No formal instruction is provided. Tue, Sep 3-Dec 17 | 6:30-9 pm | $32/16 | 120657 Bowen Park Complex