ADULT CLASSES Yoga & Art

Adult Classes

Yoga with Viji

ADULT 11-OLDER

In these 90-minute classes, students will learn a range of asanas (poses) and pranayamas (breathing techniques) that Viji has learned From some of India's best yoga teachers. She has included a few other easy immune system-boosting exercises that could be particularly useful in this time of a pandemic but are not a traditional part of yoga. The class includes the practice of meditation and guided relaxation.

Viji has been teaching yoga in the US and in India for almost 30 years. She is certified in the Sivananda system but has taught other systems as well. She is also an acu-yoga teacher, an acupressurist and a Buteyko breathing technique teacher.

DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB RES NON RES

May 04 – Jun 01 W 6:30 PM-8 PM 5x $60 $70 Jun 08 – Jul 06 W 6:30 PM-8 PM 5x $60 $70 Jul 13 – Aug 10 W 6:30 PM-8 PM 5x $60 $70 Aug 17 – Sep 14 W 6:30 PM-8 PM 5x $60 $70

Instructor: Viji Sudaram

Location: Albany Community CTR, Community Hall Min: 6; Max: 20 Online Activity #: 215400

Astrophotography

ADULT 18-OLDER

Interested in night photography? Do you want to learn how to take pictures of the milky way or deep sky objects in the night sky? Are you thinking of buying a telescope but want some handson experience first? Meet others already active in the hobby and exchange tips from planning to processing while learning the basics of astronomy through astrophotography. More information available at www.darkskyislands.com

DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB RES NON RES

May 10 – Jun 28 Every other Tuesday 7 PM-8:30 PM 4x $90 $100 Jul 19 – Aug 30 Every other Tuesday 7 PM-8:30 PM 4x $90 $100

Instructor: Mason Hall Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 2; Max: 20 Online Activity #: 3111AW

Painting Workshop

ADULT 18-OLDER

In this painting workshop, experienced artists work independently with water-based paints, drawing, collage or mixed media. Participants bring their own projects and materials. There is no instruction, but we strive to provide a supportive space for creative work. For more information, please email the instructor: charleypaff@gmail.com.

DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB RES NON RES

May 04 – Jun 22 W 5:30 PM-8:30 PM 8x $60 $70 Jun 29 – Aug 17 W 5:30 PM-8:30 PM 8x $60 $70

Instructor: Charley Paffenbarger Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 12 Online Activity #: 311312

Cooking with Chat

Chat Mingkwan was classically trained in cooking in Rayon, France. A native of Thailand, he began cultivating and cooking Thai food as a child, working alongside his mother and aunt in their successful restaurant and hotel. He has traveled throughout the Southeast Asia and mastered the local cuisines. Chat is currently a cooking teacher, author, food and restaurant consultant, and Asian antique trader.