EXERCISE, HEALTH AND RELAXATION 2010
Please note the following
In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated. We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.
Location:
Risingholme - course to be held at Risingholme Community Centre
Riccarton - course to be held at Riccarton High School, Curletts Road
CGHS or Christchurch Girls' High - course to be held at Christchurch Girls' High School, 10 Matai Street
Shirley Boys' High - course to be held at Shirley Boys' High, corner of North Parade and Averill Street
Shirley Community Centre - course to be held at Shirley Community Centre, corner of Shirley Road and Slater Street.
Refund Policy
1. If a class does not commence due to insufficient enrolments, fees will be refunded fully.
2. A refund less $20 administration fee will be given if a student withdraws within one week prior to course commencement.
3. As many of our courses are run on a self-funded basis, it means that your enrolment may have helped to get a
course started. Therefore NO refunds given on the day of course commencement and after course commencement.
AEROBICS Riccarton High
Aerobics is a fun way to get fit and into shape. This class is aimed at those interested in high or low impact aerobics, catering for beginners, whilst also providing a challenge for more experienced participants who wish to increase their fitness levels.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct – 6 Dec
Fee $40
Length 8 wks
Time 6 – 7 pm
Location Riccarton High School
Tutor Greg Eng
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Riccarton High
This course will introduce you to the life changing experience of the Alexander Technique – for greater freedom in movement, poise, confidence and ease under stress. The Alexander technique will help you to perform at your best and may alleviate pain and other symptoms caused or aggravated by tension and postural problems. For general information on the Alexander Technique, visit http://www.stat.org.uk
Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct – 4 Nov
Fee $50
Length 4 wks
Time 7 - 9 pm
Location Riccarton High School
Tutor Darrel Killian
FIRST AID – RED CROSS Riccarton High
Comprehensive First Aid course with unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402 taught. This course is the minimum training required for those who are appointed as First Aiders under the Health and Safety Act 1992. Includes free First Aid Manual.
Term 4 Wed 13 Oct – 1 Dec
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 7 - 9pm
Location Riccarton High School
Tutor Red Cross
FITNESS & RECREATION GROUP
This is a fun, mixed social group of all ages and for all levels of fitness and experience. Work at your own pace in a friendly non-competitive and enjoyable atmosphere. The class includes games, walking and activities and exercises chosen with a focus on enjoyment. New members always welcome.
Tuesdays 7 – 8.30 pm 9 wks
Location Burnside High School
Costs set by group, phone Risingholme for details
MEDITATION Shirley Boys' High J
Intuitive Meditation, also known as Arka Dhyana, is based on your own touch and sound. Simple yet effective, it has helped many people around the world improve their health, mental abilities, creativity, and ability to resolve problems. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a cushion and mat.
Term 4 Sat 16 Oct - 20 November No classes on Saturday 23 October and Saturday 13 November
Fee $60
Length 4 wks
Time 11.30am – 1pm
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Asmita Makwana
For all Pilates classes, please bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet in class.
In this introductory course find out exactly what Pilates is and what it can do for you and your body. Start with the basic principles and then move onto the essential level exercises. Suitable for adults and teenagers 13+.
Term 4 Monday 11 Oct - 29 Nov NO class on Labour Day 25 October.
Wed 13 Oct - 24 Nov
Fee $55
Length 8 wks
Time Mon 5 – 6 pm
Wed 7 – 8 pm
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Stephanie MacMillan
Integrate the main principles into methods of exercise and physical movement. This continuation course with more advanced exercises course helps you develop coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance. You will need to have completed the Beginners course.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct - 29 Nov NO class on Labour Day 25 October
Wed 13 Oct - 24 Nov
Fee $55
Length 8 wks
Time Mon 7 – 8 pm
Wed 5 – 6 pm
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Stephanie MacMillan
Progress to the next level of Pilates. For those who have comfortably completed the Level 1 routine and are ready to develop further.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct - 29 Nov No class on Labour Day 25 October
Time Mon 6 – 7 pm
Wed 6 – 7 pm
Fee $55
Length 8 wks
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Stephanie MacMillan
REFLEXOLOGY Riccarton High
This short course is designed as an introduction to Reflexology for use at home. Learn about using special pressure techniques and massage on the reflex points of the hands and feet to aid stress relief and promote wellbeing - a step by step guide to carrying out simple Reflexology treatments at home. Bring a partner and you will be able to practise on each other in class and at home! Please bring 2 hand towels and your lunch. Wear comfortable shoes and hair tie.
Term 4 Sat 30 Oct
Fee $40
Time 10am – 3.30pm
Location Riccarton High School
Tutor Julie Parker
REIKI Shirley Boys' High J
Experience gentle, loving Reiki energy, also known as the Universal Life Force Energy. Promote healing within yourself, and/or with family, friends, children, plants and animals. Also learn more about your aura and the chakra system during treatment. There is no religious affiliation and Reiki enhances all other healing modalities including medical, alternative and traditional therapies.
Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct - 2 Dec
Fee $125
Length 8 wks
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Annette Hobby
T’AI CHI Risingholme
T’ai Chi is a very gentle form of exercise and the reasons people do T’ai Chi are many, but underneath all the flexible movement patterns learned come the hidden benefits of T’ai Chi – a joyous, peaceful state of acceptance, well-being and harmony. If you would like to learn T’ai Chi, phone Caroline.
Tuesday afternoon class. Ph 332-5316
Please ring tutor for details of times and fees.
Location Risingholme
T’AI CHI BEGINNERS Shirley Boys' High
With over 25 years of experience, I have sought to understand the full range of benefits that t’ai chi has to offer, including health, wellbeing and artistic qualities. In seeking this understanding, I have had the benefit of studying more detailed classical styles. Within a relaxed and friendly class, the Beginners class start with a clear emphasis on creating good postural habits, silk reeling, and moves to teaching a short sun style form. Wear comfortable clothing.
Term 4 Fri 15 Oct - 3 Dec No class on Show Day 12 November.
Fee $55
Length 7 wks
Time 10.15 – 11.15 am
Location Shirley Community Centre
Tutor Rose Guy
Within a relaxed and friendly class, the Improvers class moves on to a short sun style form of t’ai chi. You need to have previous T’ai Chi experience and/or have completed the Beginners class.
Term 4 Fri 15 Oct - 3 Dec No class on Show Day 12 November.
Fee $55
Length 7 wks
Time 9.15 – 10.15am
Location Shirley Community Centre
Tutor Rose Guy
Note: Students need to be able to comfortably get up and down from the floor for all Yoga classes. No medical condition without medical approval. Bring own mat and wear comfortable clothing.
A course of yoga flexibility movements, postures (Asana) and breathing exercises (Pranayama) followed by relaxation – suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Bring a Yoga mat.
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov
Time 9.15 – 10.45 am or 11 – 12:30 pm
Fee $68
Length 8 wks
Tutor Rosemary Weaver
This is a Hatha Yoga Class, a kind of yoga designed to discover the inner essence of the physical, mental and emotional levels of the body. Hatha Yoga has an impact on the body as it brings greater flexibility, vitality, energy and relaxation. Postures, breathing techniques and observation of their effects on your body takes you on a personal journey of discovery.
Please note – the tutor also teaches Pregnancy Yoga classes at other centres. Please contact her at yogabug@xtra.co.nz re this if interested.
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov
Wed 13 Oct – 1 Dec
Fee $68
Length 8 wks
Location Tues CGHS 5.30 – 7 pm
Wed St Stephen’s Com-
munity Centre , Burnside
7 – 8.30 pm
Tutor Tess Carney (CGHS) and
Doreen Lehmann (St Stephens)
YOGA Riccarton High
Are you looking for relaxation while increasing your physical fitness and flexibility? Yoga offers the opportunity to learn postures and breathing techniques which will improve your mental and physical well-being by integrating body, mind and breath. Suitable for all levels from beginners. Wear loose clothing – track pants or shorts, leggings without shoes. A thin rubber camping roll and blanket are useful.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct - 6 Dec No class on Labour Day 25 Oct
Wed 13 Oct – 1 Oct
Fee $68
Length 8 wks
Time 6 - 7.30 pm
Location Riccarton High School
Tutor Michael Harris
YOGA for Beginners – Evening Shirley Boys' High
Gain a new healthy look as your posture improves, discover an antidote to stress and have more energy than before. Suitable for adults and teenagers 13+.
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct - 30 Nov
Thurs 14 Oct - 2 Dec
Fee $68
Length 8 wks
Time 7 – 8.30 pm
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Asmita Makwana
Once you have learnt the basic Yoga positions you may transfer to an Open Class. You will learn each week some variations of asanas including nostril cleansing, Pranayamas - breathing techniques, Mudras -seals. Asanas are a powerful antidote to the stress of modern day life.
Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct - 2 Dec NO classes on 23 October and 13 November
Sat 16 Oct - 4 Dec
Fee $68 (Thurs) and $ 55 (Sat)
Length 8 wks (Thursday class) and 6 wks (Saturday class)
Time Thurs 5.30 – 7 pm 8 wks
Sat 10 – 11.30 am 6 wks
Location: Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Asmita Makwana
Continue to advance and join in with the experienced students. A 90-minute session will give an excellent yoga work out. Each week there are some variations of asanas and ARKA DHYANA (Intuitive Meditation). Must have previous yoga experience.
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct - 30 Nov
Fee $68
Length 8 wks
Time 5.30 – 7 pm
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Asmita Makwana
An opportunity for new mums to have a yoga workout with their baby in the same room. Previous yoga experience is not essential. We advise no eating 2 hours before class. Bring a blanket and toys for baby. Suitable for 6 weeks to 6 month old babies.
Term 3 Sat 31 Jul – 18 Sept
Term 4 Sat 16 Oct - 4 Dec No classes on 23 October and 13 November.
Fee $55
Length 6 wks
Time 9 – 10 am
Location Shirley Boys’ High School
Tutor Asmita Makwana
SELF DEFENCE for WOMEN Risingholme J
A course for women to learn how to stay safe in many situations she may encounter. Learn how to become more aware of your surroundings, avoidance and de-escalation of conflict as well as physical measures to protect yourself against violent aggressors.
Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct – 2 Dec
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Risingholme
Tutor Steve Allen