Fitness & Exercise Program Descriptions

Bones for Life uses gentle, safe and easy exercises to help prevent joint degeneration and is taught by a guild-certified Feldenkrais practitioner and registered physical therapist. The classes are offered in a series and meet once a week. Cost: $60 for 6 sessions. For more information or to register, call 310-517-4701.

Flexible Body/Flexible Mind uses the Feldenkrais Method to each gentle movements which tap into the body-mind connection creating more flexibility of movement. Appropriate for all fitness levels, this class helps facilitate freer, easier movement in a pleasurable way. This is a floor exercise class. Fee: $60 for six sessions. For more information or reservations, call 310-517-4701.

Qi Gong (chee-gong) is an ancient chinese discipline used for healing, enhancing the body's energy flow, reducing stress and improving general well being. Participants will learn breathing and visualization techniques to clear the mind and calm the body. This method of stress reduction can easily be incorporated into your workday as well as daily life. Wear comfortable clothes. Fee is $40 for 4 classes. For information, call (310) 517-4666.

T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a sophisticated Chinese exercise that inspires physical and mental well-being. Originally designed for self defense, T'ai Chi has been refined into a slow, graceful, rhythmic exercise which has the effect of promoting good health in all -- young and old, strong and weak. The class is eight sessions, the cost is $55.00 per person or $50.00 per person for ADVANTAGE members. For more information, call (310) 517-4666.

Yoga Basics is a gentle form of exercise that has many health benefits. Yoga tones the muscles and increases flexibility. It produces deep relaxation and can be a powerful stress reducer. Fees: prepay six classes for $30, or pay $6 per class. For more information call 310-517-4711.

Chair Yoga gives the benefits of yoga exercises adapted to a seated position. Breathing, stretching and relaxation techniques are included. Gain greater flexibility, strength and confidence from this new approach to the ancient science of yoga. No cost. Sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. For more information and reservations, call 310-517-4666.