Adult Classes Yoga with Viji AGES 1 1+
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
Sept 21-Oct 19 W
6:30-8 PM
5x
$60
$70
Oct 26-Nov 23
W
6:30-8 PM
5x
$60
$70
Nov 30-Dec 28 W
6:30-8 PM
5x
$60
$70
Instructor: Viji Sundaram Location: Albany Community Center, Community Hall Min: 6; Max: 20 Online Activity #: 1114YV
Adult Ballet Beginner Level
Quit Dieting for Good: Health Series
AGES 17+
AGES 1 8+
This class is for you if you have little or have no ballet experience or it’s been years since your last ballet class. We begin with gentle floor barre and warm up exercises for 15 minutes for which you may need a yoga mat, followed by exercises at the barre including the basic ballet positions, port de bras and preparation for more choreographed classical dance movements in the center (of the room). We focus on proper alignment, placement of the body from head to toe, as well as strength, flexibility, extensions, while encouraging you to work with breath, ease and of course, safely within the limits of your own physical ability. Because ballet is a performing art, musicality and expressiveness is strongly encouraged as we experience the joy of dance, individually and together.
Have you tried calorie counting, keto, or juice fasting, and STILL not happy with your body? Then it’s time to learn about Intuitive Eating to start truly enjoying food again and feel confident in that beautiful body of yours! In this 4-part series, you will learn how to trust your food choices, love your body, and take care of yourself inside and out, all while eating delicious food! Your coach, Caitlin Ball, is a former dieter turned intuitive eater and the host of the Quit Dieting for Good podcast.
Required Equipment: Ballet slippers or soft jazz shoes. No socks or bare feet. Wear comfortable ballet or exercise clothing for ease of movement. Long hair must be tied back.
Morning Yoga (All Levels)
More info available at www.caitlinball.com DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB RES
Oct 6-27
Th
6:30-8 PM
4x
NON RES
$200 $210
Instructor: Caitlin Ball Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 Min: 3; Max: 20 Online Activity #: 1111CB
AGES 12+
Begin your day by exploring gentle, therapeutic, and graceful movements. Staying connected to our breath, we become present with every moment and every sensation in the body. In this class, we will learn the traditional Yogic asanas (postures) in the style of Hatha Yoga to increase the flexibility and endurance of the body. DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB RES
DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB RES
NON RES
Aug 22-Oct 3*
M
7-8:15 PM
6x
$150 $160
Astrophotography
Aug 26-Sept 30
F
7-8:15 PM
6x
$150 $160
A D U LT 1 8 +
Instructor: Nona Refi Location: Albany Community Center, Community Hall Min: 5; Max: 20 *No Class on Sept 5 Online Activity #: 1115NR
NON RES
Aug 23-Sept 15 T/Th 10-11:15 AM
8x
$120 $130
Sept 20-Oct 13 T/Th 10-11:15 AM
8x
$120 $130
Oct 18-Nov 10
T/Th 10-11:15 AM
8x
$120 $130
Nov 15-Dec 13* T/Th 10-11:15 AM
8x
$120 $130
Instructor: Julia Alexander Location: Albany Community Center, Community Hall Min: 10; Max: 25 *No Class on Nov 24 Online Activity #: 1116JA
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 hands-on 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
Sept 13-Oct 25 Every other 7-8:30 PM
$90 $100
4x
NON RES
Tuesday
Instructor: Mason Hall Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 20 Online Activity #: 3111AW
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