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Pickleball - Learn to Play!FitnessLearn to play pickleball! This sport combines tennis, badminton, and table tennis into a fun, low-impact activity. Adults of all ages and skill levels can play. Sessions available for beginners and advanced beginners/ intermediate level players. If you have knowledge of the rules and have played 8 or more times, please consider registering for advanced beginner/intermediate session. Equipment provided. Court shoes are strongly encouraged to reduce the risk of falling/injury. High-quality discounted paddles are available for purchase from the instructor. See instructor for details.Adult Summer 2022
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Monday Iyengar YogaFitnessPopularDevelop strength, balance, flexibility, and presence of mind. Learn and refine standing and seated asanas, twists, forward and backward extensions, inversions, restorative poses, and pranayama. All levels welcome; students will be instructed to an appropriate level of challenge and progress. This class is offered in-person only.Adult Summer 2022
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Hand Weights (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Maximize Your Overall WellbeingFitnessLearn your new fitness routine! Using a mix of cardio and strength training, you will gain bone density, balance, body strength and promote mental well-being. Feel improvement by your fourth class! Participants will gain knowledge on strength training, how to use fitness equipment and what works for each individual participant.Adult Summer 2022
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Tuesday Morning YogaFitnessBegin your day with this rejuvenating morning yoga practice, taught in the tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar. The course includes basic standing, sitting, and restorative poses that are modified to meet your individual needs. Among its many benefits, yoga helps manage arthritis, osteoporosis, and stress-related illness, while keeping the immune system strong. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own mat. This class is offered in hybrid mode for your convenience. It will meet in person but it will also be offered via Zoom. You can decide how you want to participate each week.Adult Summer 2022
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Wednesday Iyengar YogaFitnessDevelop strength, balance, flexibility, and presence of mind. Learn and refine standing and seated asanas, twists, forward and backward extensions, inversions, restorative poses, and pranayama. All levels welcome; students will be instructed to an appropriate level of challenge and progress.Adult Summer 2022
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Chair YogaFitnessChair yoga is a gentle practice that includes seated poses on the chair and standing poses using the chair for balance and support. Yoga can help manage arthritis and osteoporosis while strengthening your immune system. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility and strength, or who are healing from injuries. Participants will need access to Zoom and a straight back chair. This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent via email by the instructor before the first class. What past students are saying about this course: Nancy Marcy is a treasure to Hopkins Community Ed!!! The instructor is very knowledgeable and personable. Willingly accommodates any physical limitations of the participants by explaining and demonstrating how to modify the pose to prevent pain or injury but still get desired stretch. Very enjoyable and beneficial class. I also appreciate this option for online class. As always, Nancy is terrific--well planned and prepared, energetic and very helpful. Great instructor; great class. Instructor provides lots of variety in poses to make each class unique, effective and enjoyable. Thanks.Adult Summer 2022
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Thursday Morning YogaFitnessBegin your day with this rejuvenating morning yoga practice, taught in the tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar. The course includes basic standing, sitting, and restorative poses that are modified to meet your individual needs. Among its many benefits, yoga helps manage arthritis, osteoporosis, and stress-related illness, while keeping the immune system strong. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own mat. This class is offered in hybrid mode for your convenience. It will meet in person but it will also be offered via Zoom. You can decide how you want to participate each week.Adult Summer 2022
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Yang Style Tai Chi Short FormFitnessReduces stress, strengthens the body, and restores internal and external balance. Recommended by many top medical universities and organizations. Requires the ability to stoop, turn, and change directions. Here's what students are saying about this course: Enjoyed the class Very good class, helps with knee problemsAdult Summer 2022
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REFIT® Dance FitnessFitnessREFIT® is a "movement + music" experience that combines cardio, stretching, and resistance-training elements to give you a total body workout. Set to upbeat songs with clean lyrics and a positive message, REFIT® is a fitness experience where everybody belongs with easy-to-follow moves and ways to modify for all fitness levels; no dance experience is required. Burn calories, improve your strength and balance, and join our encouraging and empowering community to change your life from the inside out! Participants can choose between a 6-Session Punch Card or a 12-Session Punch Card. Participants can choose to attend any combination of Tuesday and Friday classes with their 6-Session Punch Card; 12-Session covers all 12 class sessions at a discounted rate.Adult Summer 2022
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Tai Chi for Arthritis, Chronic Pain & BalanceFitnessSUN family form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation, balance and vitality! Relieve pains, increases range of motion and improves quality of life. Recommended for arthritis and fall prevention. This form is suitable for most physical conditions and can be done sitting or standing.Adult Summer 2022
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Zumba!FitnessZumba is a dance workout party based on Latin American and world rhythms. It is a high energy workout that uses cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility in a variety of high-and-low intensity moves to provide a fun, upbeat workout. Come with comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, and water for an exciting and effective workout!Adult Summer 2022