LGS Recreation Guide • Winter/Spring 2020

Tai Chi Chuan TAI CHI CHUAN I Gentle movements of Yang style Tai Chi are practiced by millions of people for health, relaxation, and self- defense. This course focuses on the first seven movements of the Yang Style Long Form. Instructor: Ken Andrade Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room A Thu. 7:30PM – 8:30PM 8 mtgs. 1/9 – 2/27 $93 Thu. 7:30PM – 8:30PM 8 mtgs. 3/5 – 4/23 $93 Thu. 7:30PM – 8:30PM 8 mtgs. 4/30 – 6/18 $93 TAI CHI CHUAN II Students who have completed a Tai Chi I class or know the first section of the Yang Style Form. This is an ongoing class that meets year-round where students learn the complete 108 movement Yang Style Long Form. Instructor: Ken Andrade Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room A Thu. 8:30PM – 9:30PM 8 mtgs. 1/9 – 2/27 $93 Thu. 8:30PM – 9:30PM 8 mtgs. 3/5 – 4/23 $93 Thu. 8:30PM – 9:30PM 8 mtgs. 4/30 – 6/18 $93 Tai Chi For Life BEGINNER Learn new ways to RELAX, REVITALIZE, and HAVE FUN. Tai Chi is flowing, gentle, and slow movement. It helps with balance, strength, and mental focus. Dress comfortably. Drop-in Fee: $15. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED The class covers Qigong warm-ups, the Tai Chi stance principles, the short – long integrated form applications, and partner work. Partner work/contact happens only when the student is comfortable with it and is approached without force. Dress comfortably. Drop-in Fee: $15. Instructor: Linda Scheer Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room B Beginner Wed. 11:30AM – 12:30PM 10 mtgs. 1/8 – 3/11 $115 Wed. 11:30AM – 12:30PM 10 mtgs. 3/25 – 5/27 $115 Intermediate/Advanced Wed. 12:30PM – 1:30PM 10 mtgs. 1/8 – 3/11 $135 Wed. 12:30PM – 1:30PM 10 mtgs. 3/25 – 5/27 $135 Dragon’s Way Qigong Demo & Class Dragon’s Way Qigong is helping thousands bring their bodies back to a state of well-being. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, the program is a boot camp for the body, mind, and spirit with Qigong exercise at its core. All health issues are the body’s signs that it’s off balance. This program equips you with the tools to regain balance, restore health and enjoy renewed vitality. NO CLASS: 2/19. Instructor: Christine McQuade-Hsu Location: Prospect Center – Grace Building Wed. 9:30AM – 10:30AM 1 mtg. 1/8 DEMO FREE Wed. 9:30AM – 10:30AM 6 mtgs. 1/15 – 2/26 $199 Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Dance Studio Wed. 7:00PM – 8:00PM 1 mtg. 4/22 DEMO FREE Wed. 7:00PM – 8:00PM 6 mtgs. 4/29 – 6/3 $199 Qigong CHINESE MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH Qigong is an ancient Chinese movement practice designed to support self-healing and restore well-being of the body, mind and spirit. Used extensively in hospitals and clinics throughout China, qigong practice supports thousands of people in preventing and curing illness every day. Emphasis will be on awakening the feeling of chi in the body as we focus on simple and relaxing qigong movements to relieve tension, improve concentration, and boost the immune system for a healthy and joyful season. Drop-in Fee: $14. Instructor: Marcy Reynolds Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room B Sat. 9:00AM – 10:00AM 12 mtgs. 1/11 – 3/28 $156 Sat. 9:00AM – 10:00AM 11 mtgs. 4/4 – 6/13 $143 CHINESE MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH & WILD GOOSE COMBO Wild goose is a movement-oriented Qigong. It naturally opens up the twelve meridian lines, improves blood circulation, develops breathing and movement coordination, increases flexibility, and cultivates awareness of Qi in and around the body. Drop-in Fee: $20. Instructor: Marcy Reynolds Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room B Sat. 9:00AM – 10:45AM 12 mtgs. 1/11 – 3/28 $222 Sat. 9:00AM – 10:45AM 11 mtgs. 4/4 – 6/13 $203 48 View Expanded Descriptions and Register Online at www.LGSRecreation.org Questions? 408-354-8700 FITNESS