Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation | Summer 2020

QIGONG/TAI CHI 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. 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. NO CLASS: 7/4. Instructor: Sadao Hayano Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room B Sat. 9:00AM – 10:00AM 10 mtgs. 6/20 – 8/29 $130 Tai Chi For Life Dress comfortably. NO CLASS: 7/1, 8/12. Instructor: Linda Scheer 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. Drop-in fee: $16. INTERMEDIATE: The class covers Qigong warm-ups, the Tai Chi stance principles, the short long integrated form applications, and partner work. The individual begins learning the basics and the form. Partner work/contact happens only when the student is comfortable with it and is approached without force. This class requires instructor approval. Drop-in fee: $17. ADVANCED: The Advanced class goes through the entire Nan King Integrated Tai Chi Chuan long form. Partner work/ applications play happen only when the student is comfortable with it and is approached without force. This class requires instructor approval. Drop-in fee: $17. Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room B Beginner Wed. 11:30AM – 12:30PM 10 mtgs. 6/10 – 8/26 $115 Intermediate Wed. 12:00PM – 1:00PM 10 mtgs. 6/10 – 8/26 $135 Advanced Wed. 12:30PM – 2:00PM 10 mtgs. 6/10 – 8/26 $135 Yoga With Nancy We will use therapeutic yoga to improve flexibility, strength, balance, & relaxation. Yoga teaches us to focus, to move, & to breathe 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 – Multipurpose Room Thu. 10:30AM – 12:00PM 11 mtgs 6/18 – 8/27 $116 NEW Chair Yoga Chair Yoga is for participants who feel that traditional (mat) yoga is uncomfortable or unavailable. The chair is used as a prop and the modified yoga poses allow our body to receive all the benefits from the gentle stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Drop-in fee: $15. NO CLASS: 9/1. Instructor: Angela Liu Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Arts and Crafts Room Tue. 9:30AM – 10:30AM 5 mtgs. 8/18 – 9/22 $60 Pilates In The Mountains Pilates is a method of physical and mental conditioning. It trains the body as an integrated whole by focusing on postural alignment, abdominal and spine stabilization, mind/body control and strength throughout the complete range of motion in all joints. Regular practice will improve your fitness and result in stronger, longer, lean muscles. Increased core strength, flexibility and awareness will lead to efficient movement and help reduce the risk of injury. Please bring a pilates mat to class. Drop-in fee: $17. Instructor: Elizabeth Walraven Location: Loma Prieta Elementary School – TCC Tue. 8:30AM – 9:30AM 9 mtgs. 8/11 – 10/6 $133 Thu. 8:30AM – 9:30AM 9 mtgs. 8/13 – 10/8 $133 NEW Crystal Yoga Would you like to learn to integrate the properties of crystals along with your yoga practice?  Crystal properties have a profound effect in clearing, energizing & balancing energies in the body, mind and spirit. Come and experience a new level of yoga & healing.  Materials fee: $30. NO CLASS: 4/12, 5/24, 7/5. Instructor: Shakti Malini Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room A  Sun. 9:00AM – 10:00AM 8 mtgs. 4/5 – 6/7 $122  Sun. 9:00am – 10:00am 8 mtgs. 5/14 – 8/9 $122 Yoga At The Pavilion 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. Bring a yoga mat. Free sample: first class free. Drop-in fee: $20. Flex Pass (5 drop-ins) available from instructor for $60. Instructor: Pam Portugal Walatka. Location: Redwood Estates Pavilion Thu. 10:15AM – 11:30AM 8 mtgs. 6/4 – 7/23 $74 Thu. 10:15AM – 11:30AM 8 mtgs. 7/30 – 9/17 $74 Hot Breathing The class teaches breathing synchronous with muscle movement for a fit body. This is based completely on medical science. Hot Breathing makes you a better breather. Better breathing increases metabolism, enhances stamina and longevity. Participants burn 500 to 1000 calories in one hour with benefits to muscle tone, lungs and heart health and many important health matrices. Please bring Yoga mat, towel, water and come in gym attire. Please Note: All participants may attend any of the following classes. Location: Joan Pisani Community Center Sat.-Sun. 8:00AM – 9:00AM Mon. 12:00PM – 1:00PM Thurs. 10:45AM – 11:45AM Tues. & Thurs 6:00AM – 7:00AM 62 View Expanded Descriptions and Register Online at www.LGSRecreation.org Questions? 408-354-8700 FITNESS, GREAT GETAWAYS