LGS Recreation Guide • Winter/Spring 2020

NEW Yoga For Everyday Well Being & Stress Relief Sessions are designed to cultivate sustained energy, strength, postural awareness, peace and clarity with a focused mind. Physical postures & movements coordinated with breathing are used to replace patterns of stress in the body & mind, and facilitate efficient functioning. Find ways for relief from nagging aches, pains, worry and the stress of everyday living. Please bring your own mat. Drop-in Fee: $20. NO CLASS: 2/18, 4/14. Instructor: Pragalbha Doshi (Yoga Saar) Location: Prospect Center – Friendship Hall Tue. 10:30AM – 11:45AM 6 mtgs. 1/28 – 3/10 $90 Tue. 10:30AM – 11:45AM 8 mtgs. 3/31 – 5/26 $120 Yoga With Nancy – All Levels We will use therapeutic yoga to improve flexibility, strength, balance, & relaxation. Yoga teaches us to focus, to move, & to breathe, all with more awareness. Class will use standing poses as well as dynamic movements on the mat. Do not eat for 2 hours before class. Drop-in fee: $20. Instructor: Nancy Jamello Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Multi-Purpose Room Thu. 10:30AM – 12:00PM 5 mtgs. 1/16 – 2/13 $53 Thu. 10:30AM – 12:00PM 6 mtgs. 2/27 – 4/2 $64 Thu. 10:30AM – 12:00PM 7 mtgs. 4/23 – 6/4 $74 Yoga at the Pavilion – All Levels Practice yoga close to home, in a beautiful room with fresh air and natural light. Basic yoga with emphasis on breath. Practice includes Pilates-based ab work, and mindfulness meditation. Free sample: first class free. Drop-in Fee: $20; Flex Pass (5 drop- ins) available from instructor for $60. Instructor: Pam Walatka Location: Redwood Estates Pavilion Thu. 10:15AM – 11:30AM 8 mtgs. 2/13 – 4/2 $74 Thu. 10:15AM – 11:30AM 8 mtgs. 4/9 – 5/28 $74 QIGONG/TAI CHI Chen Style Taiji Class BEGINNING & ADVANCED Classes start with Silk Reeling Exercises, a set of spiral stretches and rotations to open all the joints and promote muscle relaxation and flexibility. Taiji is mostly practiced today for the many health benefits. Regular practice of Chen Taiji has been shown to improve strength, balance and flexibility; a good foundation for any athletic activity. NO CLASS: 2/22, 4/11, 5/23. Instructor: Kathleen McCarty Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Patio Room Beginner Sat. 10:45AM – 11:45AM 9 mtgs. 1/11 – 3/14 $126 Sat. 10:45AM – 11:45AM 9 mtgs. 3/28 – 6/6 $126 Advanced Sat. 11:45AM – 12:45PM 9 mtgs. 1/11 – 3/14 $126 Sat. 11:45AM – 12:45PM 9 mtgs. 3/28 – 6/6 $126 NEW Yoga Demo & Class for Mommy & Me Yoga This class is perfect for mommies to rebuild core strength and relieve tensions related to caring for newborns. Please bring your own yoga mat, baby blankets and toys for your babies to play in the class. Gentle Yoga This softer and slower yoga class is perfect for all levels. Nurture our body and mind through gentle movements with emphasis on restoring strength, balance and flexibility. Allow our body to receive all the benefits from the gentle stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Drop-in Fee: $15. NO CLASS: 1/20. Instructor: Angela Liu Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Patio Room Mommy & Me Yoga Thu. 1:00PM – 1:50PM 1 mtg. 1/9 DEMO FREE Thu. 1:00PM – 1:50PM 1 mtg. 2/27 DEMO FREE Thu. 1:00PM – 1:50PM 5 mtgs. 1/16 – 2/13 $60 Thu. 1:00PM – 1:50PM 5 mtgs. 3/5 – 4/2 $60 Thu. 1:00PM – 1:50PM 5 mtgs. 4/23 – 5/21 $60 Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Dance Studio Gentle Yoga Mon. 10:30AM – 11:30AM 5 mtgs. 1/6 – 2/10 $60 Mon. 10:30AM – 11:30AM 6 mtgs. 2/24 – 3/30 $72 Mon. 10:30AM – 11:30AM 5 mtgs. 4/20 – 5/18 $60 For Registration Information, see page 2 Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation | Winter/Spring 2020 47 ADULTS