Centennial Community Education

This Japanese art form and reflective practice, shinrin-yoku, loosely translates to "taking in the forest through our sense." Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Forest Therapy is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. Come slow down, de-stress from your daily routine, and deepen your connection to nature. It is different than other nature experiences. In forest bathing, we will be slowing down with intentionality and engaging all our senses through some activities. Give your mind and body some time to rest, wander and wonder in nature. You will need a valid state park vehicle permit ($7/day or $35/year).

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Symptoms are different for women than for men, so many symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. You have the power to control, prevent, and in some cases, reverse heart disease. We’ll discuss signs, symptoms, and risk factors of a heart attack, hormones and your heart, foods that can help prevent and reverse heart disease, helpful nutrients, exercises, and the four numbers you need to know that could save your life. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.

In the past you probably could drop weight by cutting back on calories or exercising more. But then suddenly the scale stops moving and you just can’t seem to lose weight. The good news, it is possible to lose up to 20 pounds in a year without eating less. Just by reviving your metabolism it can be possible to burn more calories every day, lose fat, boost energy, feel stronger and more fit. Learn 20 simple things that can be done every day to boost metabolism and burn as much as 30 percent more calories every day. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.

Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo. A Zoom link and handout will be sent to the email used to register for the class prior to the class date.

Designed for all fitness levels and is easy to modify. Pound® Rockout Workout is a cardio jam session inspired by infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping fun play of the drums. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using Riptix® lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise, this workout transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. The workout sessions use each song to achieve interval peaks and fat burning sequences. The drumming helps with timing, coordination, speed, agility, endurance and musicality. This workout provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, improving your health and rocking out. Please bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Come check out this NEW class on Tuesday, Jan 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm, registration is not required.

Strengthening Exercises to do at Home Not everyone can be skinny, but everyone can be stronger, even if you don’t get to the gym several times a week. Learn how to strengthen your arms, back, shoulders, chest, hips, butt, and thighs using resistance bands while watching your favorite TV show. There are many benefits to having stronger muscles. They boost metabolism, maintain/increase bone density, make daily tasks easier and will help you age with quality and grace. These multi-tasking exercises can fit easily into even the busiest of schedules and will help you look and feel better. It is a wonderful thing to be strong, fit and functional. You’ll learn lots of tips and techniques to improve overall health and wellness. All levels of fitness welcome. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.