Winter 2019

 BEGINNER EVENING YOGA – Instructor: Tone Dancy Eligibility: Ages 15 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 2

Additional Information: All levels welcomed, but this class will focus on beginner level poses. The class is designed to have varying intensity of movement with focused breath that will leave you feeling strong, calm and refreshed. Participants supply their own yoga mat. Minimum: 9 Maximum: 25 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 7 Tues/Thur 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $40/$60 6 Session II Jan. 13 Feb. 28 Mar. 3 Tues/Thur 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $40/$60 6 Spring Mar. 9 April 24 April 28 Tues/Thur. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40/$60 6

STRETCH & STRENGTH – Instructor: Angel Chadwell Eligibility: Ages 16 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1

Additional Information: This program combines barbell strength and a yoga fusion, creating the best of both worlds. Energizing and uplifting music helps you push, pull and lift to build muscle. Then we will keep the momentum going into our yoga fusion as we continue to strengthen, stretch and balance our body and then transition into a more mel-

low tone to close the class. Minimum: 9 Maximum: 25 Class

Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time

TR/NR Weeks

Session I Session II

Dec. 2 Jan. 13

Jan. 8

Friday Friday

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

$20/$40 6 $20/$40 6

Jan. 10 Mar. 20

Mar. 17

 TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS – Instructor: Mathew Komelski Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 2

Additional Information: This class teaches the basic movements and mindfulness skills needed to progress in Tai Chi practice. Students in this class will learn the traditional movement sets known as Hunyuan Gong (Essential Skills), Chansi Gong (Silk Reeling Skills) and the Tai Chi 13 Movement Form. These practices help to build and maintain func- tional strength and range of motion, while improving relaxation, balance, coordination and ease of movement. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 2 Jan. 2 Jan. 6 Monday 7 – 7:45 p.m. $35/$55 8 Session II Jan. 13 Mar. 26 Mar. 30 Monday 7 – 7:45 p.m. $35/$55 8

 ADVANCED TAI CHI – Instructor: Mathew Komelski Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 2

Additional Information: This class builds on material presented in the Tai Chi fundamentals class, introducing new movement sets and exercises based on traditional Chinese Martial arts. This class will progress individuals toward master of the Beijing Chen Style 24 Movement and Tai Chi Sword. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 2 Jan. 2 Jan. 6 Monday 7 – 8:30 p.m. $50/$70 8 Session II Jan. 13 Mar. 26 Mar. 30 Monday 7 – 8:30 p.m. $50/$70 8

SHIP SHAPE CLUB Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Fee: Town Residents FREE

Additional Information: Participate on your own for this weight loss club. Members will weigh in weekly or monthly at the Recreation Center. We will keep track of your weight loss progress and present you with a “way to go” award for every five pounds lost. Remember, when losing weight, it is important to exercise and eat healthy foods. The Recre- ation Department offers many exercise classes and wellness programs to help you on your weight loss journey. For more information contact, Pam or Tammy at (540) 382-2349.

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