b'LIRHealth & FitnessYogaInstructor will guide you through an hour of self-care with the practice of yoga to improve flexibility, increase muscle strength and help with balance. Some studies have shown that the practice of yoga helps to reduce stress and enhance breathing. Students are requested to bring a yoga sticky mat and cotton yoga strap. Straps can be purchased from instructor for $6.20SLIR400 15 Tues & 15 Thurs | Jan 28 - May 7 | 10 - 11 AMKathleen Hamill, Instructor Chair YogaTai Chi for Health Chair Yoga is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Learn about Taoist Tai Chi, and practice aIf you are unable get down on the floor (or are afraid you wont be able to get series of slow, gentle movements to improveback up), you can join this class and reap the benefits of improved strength, your balance.flexibility, and stress reduction. 20SLIR403| 8 Tues & 8 Thurs,Feb 11 - Apr 2 20SLIR412|16 Mon | Jan 27 - May 11|11 AM - 12 PM11:15 AM - 12:15PM Kristy Powell, Instructor Luana Goodwin, Instructor Beginning Line Dance Fun & FitnessAn aerobic dance class featuring popular line dances often featured at senior Ballet for Balancedances, weddings, reunions, and on cruises. Do you experience lower back pain, uncertain20SLIR404|15 Fri |Jan 31 - May 8 |10 - 10:45 AMbalance, stiff joints? Some simple ballet exercisesLinda Crook & Jerry Morton, Instructors may be helpful if done a few minutes each day. Utilizing core muscles can improve balance andStep 2: Line Dance Fun & Fitnessdecrease some lower back discomfort. Slow, deliberate stretching and flexing of the feet andIf youve been line dancing and want more challenge, this class is for you! legs can loosen joints so we can move with moreFollow up Beginning Line Dance with this class, or come just for this one. comfort. Enjoy moving to beautiful classical20SLIR405| 15 Fri | Jan 31 - May 8 | 11 - 11:45 AMinspiring music as you learn a few helpful balletJerry Morton, Instructor movements to take home and use each day. Marguerite Gravlee, Instructor Range of Motion20SLIR408A| Thurs, Jan 30 |1 - 2 PM Begin with 10 minutes of warm-ups in a chair followed by standing cardio to include stretching, marching and some balancing. Frequent breaks and a chair 20SLIR408B|Tues, Mar 31|11:15 AM - 12:15 PM are available during class.20SLIR401|15 Mon & Wed | Jan 27 - May 6 | 10 - 10:45 AMWhat to Do When You or SomeoneKathleen Hamill, InstructorYou Love is DepressedFacilitators will discuss how depression isHawaiian Dancedifferent for older adults and its impact on theirLearn some traditional Hawaiian dances and the history behind lives. Additionally, facilitators will provide: 1)them. The instructor will bring Hawaiian attire for you to try how to recognize the symptoms of depression,out. Activities are suitable for all fitness levels, and can 2) strategies for individuals who are depressed, even be done from a chair.and 3) ways to care for loved ones who may 20SLIR410| Mon| Feb 10| 1 - 2 PMbe depressed. The format of the group will be Marguerite Gravlee, Instructor discussion-based, and the facilitators will beopen to addressing participants questions and Walking is Medicineconcerns regarding depression. Start Spring 2020 off with this session on the benefits of walking delivered by 20SLIR411 |Tues, May 12| 11 AM - 12 PMthe VSU College of Nursing and Health Sciences.Jennifer Lambert-Shute, PhD &20SLIR402|Mon, Jan 27 |11 AM - 12PM | Brian Williams, LecturerHoa Nguyen, PhD, FacilitatorsVALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION 27'