EXERCISE, HEALTH AND RELAXATION 2009
Understanding our "blurb"
COMPUTING – Building your confidence
Fri 13 Feb/ 8 May/ 31 Jul/16 Oct 8 wks
means that this course will start (assuming we have received enough enrolments) on the following dates:
Term 1 Friday 13 Feb for 8 wks
Term 2 Friday 8 May
Term 3 Friday 31 July
Term 4 Friday 16 Oct
Please note the following as well
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.
AEROBICS
Mon 9 Feb/4 May/27 Jul/12 Oct
Fee $30 6 – 7 pm 8 wks
Location Riccarton 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.
Tutor Raesha Ismail
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Thurs 12 Feb/30 Jul 7 - 9 pm
Fee $40 4 wks
Location Riccarton
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
Tutor Darrel Killian
DANCE ANYWHERE/ANYTIME WITH YOUR PARTNER PART 1
Sat 28 Feb/23 May/29 Aug/24 Oct 12 – 3 pm 1 wk
Fee $20 per Saturday per person
Location Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
A fun, joyous weekend workshop of 3 hrs, where you will be dancing confidently with your partner anywhere to any kind of music. Very easy for everyone, lots of fun and impressive to onlookers. Learn how NOW.
Tutor Julianna Krishna
DANCE ANYWHERE/ANYTIME WITH YOUR PARTNER Part 2
Sat 4 Apr/27 June/19 Sept/12 Dec 12 - 3 pm 1 wk
Fee $20 per Saturday per person
Location Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
Another enjoyable partner dance class in which we will refresh all the moves that you have already learned and give you some more interesting moves to tryout on the dance floor. Recommended for all those who have taken the Dance Anywhere Part 1 class
Tutor Julianna Krishna
FIRST AID – RED CROSS
Wed 11 Feb/6 May/29 Jul/14 Oct
Fee: $50 7 - 9pm 8 wks
Location Riccarton
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.
Tutor Red Cross
FITNESS & RECREATION GROUP
Tuesdays 7 – 8.30 pm 9 wks
Location Burnside High
Costs set by group, phone Risingholme for details
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.
Tutor Anita Clyde
NAVIGATION
Tues 5 May 7 - 9 pm
Fee $60 4wks + field trip
Location Riccarton
Taught by NZ Mountain Safety, the course will teach you to understand maps and use a compass/GPS. Four evenings and a weekend trip (suggested 30 & 31 May) Weekend costs, accommodation (±$20), food and transport are additional to course cost Bush craft manual recommended.
Tutor NZ Mountain Safety Council
TRAMPING SKILLS
Tues 10 Feb/28 Jul 7 - 9 pm
Fee: $100 7 wks + fieldtrip
Location Riccarton
Taught by NZ Mountain Safety, this course will enable you to enjoy the outdoors with greater confidence. For beginner trampers or for those wanting to update skills. Seven sessions plus a weekend (T 1 28 & 20 Mar; T3 12 &13 Sept suggested). Course fee includes Bush craft manual (± $25). Students provide own food and transport for the weekend trip.
Tutor NZ Mountain Safety Council
For more information re other outdoor courses such as river crossing, outdoor first aid and alpine climbing, please contact Mountain Safety Canterbury at Canterbury@mountainsafety.org.nz or check out www.mountainsafety.org.nz
NECK &SHOULDER MASSAGE “PLAYSHOP”
Sat 21 Feb/ 16 May/8 Aug//17 Oct 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
OR
Tues 10 Mar 6 – 9 pm
Fee $40 per pair 1 wk
Location Risingholme
Soothe tight stiff necks and loosen knotted shoulders in this one-off Workshop. You will learn stretches and easy to apply massage techniques that you can apply and take anywhere. No nudity. Two people should enrol to work as a pair. Taught by a qualified massage therapist with over 10 years experience.
Tutor Lesley Christian
Poi Fitness
Tues 10 Feb/5 May/28 Jul/13 Oct
Fee $30 1 - 2 pm 8wks
Location Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
A fun new low impact exercise using poi. Designed to strengthen upper body especially arms and shoulders. You will be twirling poi around to interesting music and be amazed at your own dexterity and flexibility in wrists, arms and shoulders. Beginners definitely welcome. First session we make our own Poi to best suit us – start some fantastic twirling techniques. Please bring a pair of scissors and $6 for Materials.
Tutor Julianna Krishna
Sat 4 Apr 10am – 3.30pm
Fee $20 per person
OR
$35 per pair 1 week
Location Riccarton
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.
Tutor Julie Parker
SALSA FITNESS
Tues 17 Feb/5 May/28 Jul/13 Oct 10 – 11 am
OR
Fri 20 Feb/8 May/31 Jul/16 Oct 5.30 - 6.30 pm
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Sat 21 Feb/9 May/1 Aug/17 Oct 11 am - 12 pm
Fee $30 8 wks
Location: Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
Combine your love for dance with exercise. This enjoyable exercise class is aimed at all levels. The tutor will guide you through all the steps in a fun, non-threatening friendly environment. Everyone welcome – beginners and experienced people – all are invited to experience a great way to exercise, dancing to Latin moves and music.
Tutor Julianna Krishna
Salsa FITNESS IMPROVERS
Tues 17 Feb/5 May/28 Jul/13 Oct 12 noon - 1 pm
OR
Fri 20 Feb/8 May/31 Jul/16 Oct 6.30 - 7.30 pm
OR
Sat 21 Feb/9 May/1 Aug/17 Oct 10 am - 11 am
Fee $40 8 wks
Location Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
Further enhance your fitness and maintain tight tummy, buttocks and thighs with this very enjoyable high impact class. Designed for all those who have taken the Salsa Fitness classes and would like to continue the workout and keep up their dancing skills.
Tutor Julianna Krishna
T’AI CHI
Tuesday afternoon class.
Ph 332-5316. Please ring tutor for details of times and fees.
Location 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.
T’AI CHI BEGINNERS
Mon 9 Feb/4 May/27 Jul/12 Oct
Fee $30 5.30 - 6.30 pm 8wks
Location: Riccarton
Or
Tues 17 Feb/5 May/28 Jul/13 Oct
Fee $30 11 am – 12 noon 8wks
Location Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
Enjoy this fun, relaxing slow form of martial arts. It is great for relieving stress, fitness and all round physical and mental wellbeing. A fantastic way to exercise and meet wonderful people in a very friendly environment. Practice DVD available from tutor (approx $15)
Tutor Julianna Krishna
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.
Fee $40 8 wks
A course of yoga flexibility movements, postures (Asana) and breathing exercises (Pranayama) followed by relaxation – suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
Tutor Rosemary Weaver
Wed 11 Feb/6 May/29 Jul/14 Oct
7 – 8.30 pm
Location St Stephens, Burnside
or
5.30 - 7 pm
Fee $45 8 wks
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.
Tutor Doreen Lehmann
GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS
Mon 27 Jul or 12 Oct 11 - 12 am
Fee $30 8 wks
Location St. Stephen’s, Burnside
This gentle exercise class is based on Hatha Yoga, designed especially for senior men and women. Special attention is paid to keep the physical and mental body flexible and healthy. This will be achieved through simple stretches and focus on the breathing."
Tutor Doreen Lehmann
YOGA
Mon 9 Feb/4 May/27 Jul/12 Oct
Wed 11 Feb/6 May/29 Jul/14 Oct
Fee $40 6 - 7.30 pm 8 wks
Location Riccarton
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.
Tutor Michael Harris
WU TAO DANCE
Wed 11 Feb/6 May/29 Jul/14 Oct
Fee $50 6.45 - 8.15 pm 8 wks
Location Risingholme
OR
Wed 11 Feb/6 May/29 Jul/14 Oct
10 - 11.30 am
Location Fendalton Community
Centre, 170 Clyde Rd
With its foundation in Oriental Medicine, Wu Tao is a creative expression that combines dance, music and meditation and is the ultimate way to indulge the body, mind and spirit in healing. Indulge yourself in the freedom of movement, the sound of beautiful ambient music in a supportive and fun loving atmosphere. A reasonable degree of mobility is required. Bring water bottle, a cushion and blanket. Please visit www.wutaodance.com for more information. Bring a Yoga mat.
Tutor Karen Lewis
We have made every effort to make our programme for 2009 as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make any changes necessary.