Winter 2021-2022

TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS – Instructor: Mathew Komelski Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1

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 functional strength and range of motion, while improving relaxation, balance, coordination and ease of movement. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 1 Mar. 9 Mar. 12 Saturday 9 – 9:45 a.m. $35/$55 8

FREE BEGINNER DEMO CLASS – FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Saturday, Jan. 29 9 – 10 a.m. Max: 20 Saturday, Feb. 26 9 – 10 a.m. Max: 20

ADVANCED TAI CHI – Instructor: Mathew Komelski Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1

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. This class will meet during the beginner class also, so the actual class time will be from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 1 Mar. 9 Mar. 12 Saturday 9 – 10:30 a.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 Recreation 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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