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 · Sept 15–Oct 27
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 · 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30 and 11/13
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, September 15, 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.

PILATES PLUS

SECTION A: Beginning
8 wks · Sept 21–Nov 9
Tuesday · 7–8 p.m.
J L Stanford Mid Sch Wrestling Room · $48

SECTION B: Intermediate
8 wks · Sept 21–Nov 9
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.

TAI-CHI— TRADITIONAL CHEN TAIJI AND QIGONG

SECTION A: Beginning
10 wks · Sept 13–Nov 22
Monday · 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $65
SECTION B: Intermediate
10 wks · Sept 13–Nov 22
Monday · 7:15-8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance Studio · $65

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 October 11.

YOGA AND MEDITATION

8 wks · Sept 23–Nov 18
Thursday · 5–6:30 p.m.
Barron Park Elem Sch Room 21 · $72

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.

ZUMBA (EXERCISE) DANCE: Beginning 

10 wks · Sept 16–Dec 2
Thursday · 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Dance · $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 October 11.