Health & Fitness

Everyone wants to live a healthier life! At Palo Alto Adult School, we offer traditional fitness classes along with classes that improve the health of our minds and bodies.

CHAKRAS RHYTHM MOVEMENT

7 wks · Mar 24–May 12
Wednesday · 7–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 22 · $72

Instructor: Mary Longworth, mlongworth1@yahoo.com Register Now »

Chakras, when balanced, increase the flow of energy and vitality in the body. Each class will begin with a meditation and visualization technique, then we will focus on one chakra each week using music and movement to release stress, open our chakras and feel our aliveness and power. No class April 14.

HIKE FOR FITNESS

5 alternate wks · Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, May 22 and Jun 12
Saturdays · 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon (approximately)
Locations TBA at first class meeting · $95

Instructor: Mary Bernstein, marybobcat@yahoo.com Register Now »

Enjoy the outdoors with a congenial group, while learning about natural and local history. An organizational meeting is held Wednesday, March 31, 7:30–8:30 p.m. at Palo Alto High School, Room 306. Hike locations are provided at the first class. Details will be emailed prior to each hike. Please supply your own gear and transportation to the meeting place. Dates may change to accommodate weather.

TAI-CHI— TRADITIONAL CHEN TAIJI AND QIGONG

SECTION A: Beginning
9 wks · Mar 22–Jun 7
Monday · 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $60
SECTION B: Intermediate
9 wks · Mar 22–Jun 7
Monday · 7:15-8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $60

Instructor: Amara Goodman, amarapetals@hotmail.com Register Now »

Empower your physical, mental and emotional self with Chen style Taiji, widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all Tai-Chi styles. Take control of and regulate your energy levels and develop the body-mind connection. Increase your physical strength, flexibility and vitality. Improve your body coordination, balance and immune system. Reduce stress. There will be a 30-minute overlap between classes. No class March 29, April 12 and May 31.

YOGA AND MEDITATION

7 wks · Mar 25–May 20
Thursday · 5–6:30 p.m.
Barron Park Elem Sch Multipurpose Rm · $63

Instructor: Kamal Vilms, kvilms@pausd.org Register Now »

Gently stretch your body with yoga poses that cultivate balance, inner awareness and mobility; and release muscle tension in the lower back, neck and shoulders. Yoga mats preferred, but towels are acceptable. Instructor has a certificate from the Santa Cruz Institute of Yoga in Bombay, India. No class on April 8, April 15 and May 13.

PILATES PLUS

SECTION A: Beginning
8 wks · Mar 30–May 25
Tuesday · 7–8 p.m.
J L Stanford Mid Sch Wrestling Room · $48

SECTION B: Intermediate
8 wks · Mar 30–May 25
Tuesday · 8-9 p.m.
J L Stanford Mid Sch Wrestling Room · $48

Instructor: Jeanette Crosgrove Register Now »

Improve coordination and fitness by learning to move more intelligently and with greater body awareness. Ms. Cosgrove, a Pilates and Feldenkrais Practitioner, leads you in a series of exercises that gently and effectively strengthen the "core" muscles of the abdomen and back while increasing mobility. Exercises are done on a floor mat. Please bring a foam or camping-style mat and/or a folded blanket. No class on April 13.

ZUMBA (EXERCISE) DANCE

9 wks · Mar 22–May 24
Monday · 7–8:15 p.m.
Jordan Mid Sch MP Room · $68

Instructor: Amanda Lemco Register Now »

Ditch the workout, join the party! Zumba is a dance-fitness class inspired by Latin and world music. Enjoy a fun and effective workout that incorporates steps from salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton, flamenco, belly dance and more. No prior dance experience is needed. No class April 12.