Health + Wellness
Explore practices, training, and disciplines that expand your physical and mental capabilities.
From martial arts to mindfulness, check out what our Health & Fitness division has to offer!
Look for additional Health & Wellness classes in Fall 2019
TAI-CHI CHUAN RFTNS 0512 C01
9/10-10/29 7 - 8 pm
The study of Tai-Chi is a beautiful way to relieve stress and has been proven to promote a healthy mind and body. You will learn the first 20 movements of the Yang Short Form, along with warm-up exercises that can be practiced anytime, anywhere.
REIKI LEVEL I RHEAL 0100 C01
Relieve stress, revitalize your body and energize your life with the ancient art of Reiki! A non-invasive, powerful tool for natural healing, Reiki energy transfer can help eliminate fatigue, tension, and pain, accelerate healing, promote tranquility, and increase awareness. Learn how to transfer Reiki energy by relieving energy blockages in the body. All classes must be attended to receive a Certificate of Completion.
**Course includes manual.
REIKI LEVEL II RHEAL 0154 C01
8/1 - 8/22 6:30 - 9:30 pm Newtown Campus Friday, 11/8
Saturday, 11/9 6:30-9:30pm
9am - 6pm
Take a “Quantum Leap” in Reiki power in Level II! You will learn how to transmit energy over any distance and time, penetrating the time-space barrier, apply Reiki to ideas and situations, send Reiki to loved ones, address unwanted habits and enhance your talents. All classes must be attended to receive a Certificate of Completion.
SOUND AND HEALING WITH GONG RCEGN 8015 C01-C04
C02/ 2 Tues 10/15 & 10/22 6-7pm
6-7pm Newtown Campus C03/ 2 Tues 11/12 & 11/19
C04/ 2 Tues 12/10 & 12/17 6-7pm
6-7pm
Enjoy sound immersion and release tension with the vibrations of the gong. Sit in a chair or lie on the floor (bring yoga mat) and be safely guided through the healing experience of the sound currents as they rejuvenate the parasympathetic nervous system and positively affect overall body harmonics. You will hear through your ears and with your whole body as the waves of sound surround you.
Register for all 4 classes at once and pay $176
PARTY NIGHT: SINGLE TIME SWING AND SLOW DANCING RFTNS 6077 C01
9/5-10/3 7 - 8pm
Swing is a fun place to start partner dancing. Face paced, fun and exuberant, these dances will get you moving. Gain a solid foundation in Single Time Swing, and the romantic Slow Dancing by learning practical basic to intermediate partnering and footwork along with smooth moves. Couples and singles welcome.
($70 per person; $125 per couple)
LINE DANCE PARTY RFTNS 6078 C01
9/12-10/10 8:05 - 9:05pm
Let's have a line dance party! Dancing keeps you young and fit. Even if you've never danced before, you'll find the line dance combinations simple and fun. Don't be left behind at parties. Come and learn old and new dances: Cupid shuffle, Gotta Move, Cardio Jive, Run around Sue, Cap Tango, Shotgun Jenny, Delilah, Walk Around Texas, Rock Around the Clock and many more.
($70 per person; $125 per couple)
PARTY NIGHT: SALSA AND BACHATA RFTNS 6079 C01
10/10-11/14 (No class 10/31) 7 - 8pm
Let's have a party! Sway those hips! The Cuban origin Salsa and the Bachata is an energetic partner dance, popular at parties. Latin dancing is a romantic, sizzling and fun way to connect with your dance partner. Learn how to hold your partner, lead and follow steps and learn the basic to intermediate combinations.
($70 per person; $125 per couple)
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING (SINGLE TIME SWING AND RUMBA) RFTNS 6074 C70
9/12-10/10 7 - 8pm
An introduction to the common dances you find in social situations like weddings, parties and nightclubs. Swing is the high energy dance you see when the music picks up speed and everyone has a good time. Single time swing is a good place to start the party. Rumba is sometimes called the “Dance of Love”. When the song comes on and the latin beat slows down, We’ll show you how to take your partner and make the people at the tables take notice. No previous dance experience is necessary. We will take it slowly and will make it fun. We promise you will know simple dance steps by the end of the course. Partners are highly recommended but not required.
($70 per person; $125 per couple)
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING SOCIAL FOXTROT (SLOW DANCING & CHA-CHA) RFTNS 6072 C70
10/24-11/21 7 - 8pm
An introduction to the common dances you find in social situations like weddings, parties and nightclubs. Social Foxtrot is the perfect alternative to just “hanging on” when those easy ballads come on. It brings style to the slow dance experience and music. When the song speeds up and the latin beat takes over, Cha-Cha will get you into the groove. Think of Carlos Santana and other Latin artists. However, we will show you other songs that are not latin in flavor but are perfect for the Cha-Cha. No previous dance experience is necessary. We will take it slowly and will make it fun. We promise you will know simple dance steps by the end of the course. Partners are highly recommended but not required.
($70 per person; $125 per couple)
INTRO TO YOGA RFTNS 0138 C70
9/19-10/24 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Are you new to yoga? Have you been wanting to try yoga but are not sure where and how to start? Have you been dropping into classes and trying to learn yoga bit by bit? Have you been practicing for a while and want get all the basics down with postures and breathing? This series lays a foundation for your yoga practice. Learn the fundamentals of the breath, the poses and relaxation.
This series is intended for anyone new to yoga or those wanting a refresher on the basics. Each class builds on the next, so plan on attending the entire series. Come explore this ancient healing art. Have fun and
relax!