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.

HIKE FOR FITNESS

5 alternating weeks
Saturday · 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Dates TBA · $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 will be held at Palo Alto High School on Wednesday, January 11, 7:30–8:30 p.m. in Room 301, and hike dates and locations will be provided at that time. 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. After registering, please contact the instructor at the e-mail above for further information.

TAI CHI: TRADITIONAL CHEN TAIJI AND QIGONG

SECTION A: Beginning
8 wks · Jan 9-March 12
Monday · 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $60
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SECTION B: Intermediate
8 wks · Jan 9-March 12
Monday · 7:15-8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $60
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Instructor: TBD 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 January 16 and February 20.

YOGA AND MEDITATION

10 wks · Jan 12–March 15
Thursday · 5–6:30 p.m.
Barron Park Elem School Rm 21 · $90

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

Gently stretch, relax and energize your body with yoga poses that cultivate balance, inner awareness, 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.

ZUMBA (EXERCISE) DANCE: Beginning

10 wks · Jan 12–March 15
Thursday · 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $60

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, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, flamenco, belly dance and more. No prior dance experience is needed. Bring water and wear aerobic shoes.