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).

Have you ever found that in the morning your pants fit fine but by mid-afternoon, the waistband squeezes you like a tourniquet? Or that no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you’ll learn the main causes and six strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We’ll do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle, the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline, and supporting your lower back. And, we will do this without getting on the floor. Provide email during registration.

Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head leads the way, or your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? Learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Discuss how to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and related injuries and how to re-gain bone mass. Explore the latest research findings in nutrition and talk about the importance of minerals and trace minerals for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some exercises. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight may have more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until you discover and correct any imbalances, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. Discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to get your hormone levels checked reliably; steps needed to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain to help your body begin to lose weight again. A Zoom link and handout will be sent to the email used to register for the class prior to the class date.