BELLYDANCE
Bellydance Fitness
Angela Fioretti
This is an all levels bellydance aerobics workshop! No prior dance experience needed. Drill isolations and traveling steps that will strengthen your core, sculpt your arms, and improve your posture. All set to a bumping beat.
* Please register before coming to class so we know who to expect.
$15 DROP IN
Bellydance Fusion Fridays
Rachel Smith
hawkmoth.myportfolio.com
All levels are welcome! No dance experience necessary. In fusion style, we remix and transform traditional elements of bellydance in new and interesting ways. We start class with a combination of yoga, active flexibility, and pilates to warm up and condition the body for dance. Then we drill basic bellydance movements that link together into a fun sequence. We also explore beginner friendly group improv. Shimmy your stress away, let your creativity shine, and connect with friends through dance!
* Please register before coming to class so we know who to expect.
$15 DROP IN | Sliding Scale $10-$20
Beginning Bellydance
Robin Smith
Home 503-357-8225
Cell 503-819-5569
Robin is currently co-teaching class with Rachel. If you need extra help with a certain movement or want to go at a slower, more gentle pace, Robin is there to help! De-stress from your week and come play!
DROP IN: $15 | Sliding Scale $10-$20
TAI CHI
Yang Family Style Tai Chi
Mark Scott
562-980-6639
An ancient Martial Art often described as meditation in motion. The exercise involves slow graceful movements. It is beneficial for stress reduction, mental clarity, strengthened immune system, and overall better health and happiness.
Mark Scott has been a practitioner for the past 20 years. He has taught various groups of people while working as a therapist with adult substance abusers. "My job was often quite stressful and challenging. Practicing Tai Chi helped me to calm down after work and to avoid compassion burnout that often hits colleagues in the helping field."
$10 DROP IN | Payment plans as needed
AIKIDO
Dave Dewberry
503-985-8557
Aikido is a modern, non-violent, non-aggressive Japanese martial art, which was developed early in this century by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). "Aiki" means "blending body with mind to the movements of energy." "Do" means "a way or path chosen towards self-realization." Aikido is a way of coordinating both body and mind through the training and discipline of learning technique, thereby energizing the body and increasing awareness...
YOGA
Safe Yoga Group
Azumi Stapp
Yoga does not have to be a sport for fit and bendy or rigorous workout. The goal of this class is to make yoga practice safe, fun, and comfortable while gaining strength, flexibility, and balance for our physical and emotional well-being. Not for a performance or competition. We modify poses without an apology. Walk-ins welcome. Tools provided. For class details, please visit twotatami.com or email twotatami@gmail.com.
DROP IN: $10 | 5 CLASS CARD: $45 | 10 CLASS CARD: $85
GENTLE BODY WISE WORKOUT
Robin Smith
Home 503-357-8225
Cell 503-819-5569
This class is for people who want to work out but have something to be careful of or Maybe it has just been a while since you have exercised and you are feeling stiff and achy. This class is designed to help you feel better through stretching and exercise. We use many forms of movement to accomplish this such as yoga, Tai Chi, silver & fit, physical therapy and chair exercise. We use hand weights, and exercise bands and yoga mats. You will learn how to modify exercises to suite your needs while working your whole body. Our objectives, do no harm and help people feel better through creative movement.
DROP IN: $10 | Pay what you can, or come for free!
NIA
NIA
Jori Richards
503-260-7538
Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia tones your body while transforming your mind. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice addressing each aspect of your life - body, mind and soul.
DROP IN: $10