This system is composed of a unique blend of different forms of martial arts, including karate, Jung Fu, Kempo and boxing. The primary focus will be on the forms aikido and jujitsu. May be repeated for credit. Back to Schedule.

Shaolin Kung Fu is a 1500 year old tradition of the martial arts of china. This course will teach seven basic styles of Kung Fu, with special emphasis on Wushu, the art of fighting dancing. It promotes both health and self defense benefits, and expands the student's knowledge, and appreciation for Asian cultural traditions. Back to Schedule.

The ancient Chinese healing and meditative exercise discipline that involves body movement and posture, mental relaxation and controlled breathing. This Chi Kung class includes sitting, standing, and moving techniques, and will focus on 6 healing sounds. This class is very appropriate for senior adults. Back to Schedule.

Qigong, in Chinese means energy cultivation. It is one of the self-healing traditions in China. Composed of healing postures, movement methods, self-massage, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation, Tai Chi QiGong contributes to better health. The Tai Chi Qigong exercise is gentle, low-impact, suitable for everyone. Seniors welcome! May be repeated for credit. Back to Schedule.

Teaches the fundamentals of Tai Chi including the moves, rules, and traditional discipline of the sport. Prerequisites: None. This program uses innovative techniques for health and stress management. Tai chi movements combined with music and breathing bring about a state of relaxation, and also strengthen muscles, reduce weight, increase flexibility, strengthen the cardiovascular system, and promote total well-being. Back to Schedule.

This class uses movements, combined with music and breathing, to bring about a state of relaxation. You will see an improvement in balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and total well-being. Back to Schedule.

Develop awareness and assertiveness skills. Learn effective physical techniques specifically designed for women. Class includes a simulation exercise to practice your self defense skills. May be repeated for credit. Back to Schedule.

An exercise program that aims at developing a stable core for all types of movement to occur more efficiently. Pilates teaches you about breathing with movement, body mechanics, balance, coordination positioning of the body, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility. Pilates is an all-encompassing mind, body and spirit exercise. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None.
PVCC North students - please bring your own mat. Back to Schedule.

Can't decide between a yoga or pilates class? Try a combo class! Yoga/Pilates combo class is a comprehensive fusion of Yoga and Pilates; mix the most useful and complimentary aspects of both practices to build core strength, tone and integrate the entire body, increase flexibility, improve posture -- and relax! Back to Schedule.

Participants in this course will learn experientially why yoga works for optimal health and well-being of body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Yoga is also great for stress reduction. The three yoga techniques provided in this course are physical yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. Come experience the bliss. Beginners and experienced students welcome! May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Restorative yoga poses are "active relaxation" poses. By supporting the body with props, we alternately stimulate and relax the body to move toward balance. The poses create specific physiological responses, which are beneficial to health and can reduce the effects of stress-related disease. Restorative poses are helpful when you feel fatigued or stressed from your daily activities. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Designed to present modified yoga postures for those who have special physical limitations such as arthritis, back stiffness, obesity, and pregnancy, to name a few. Written doctor's release may be required. If you can move, you can do yoga! Beginners welcome. Recommended for senior adults also.
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An experiential way to reduce stress through the ancient practice of yoga, which enhances health and well-being of the body, emotions, mind, and spirit. The yoga techniques provided in this course are physical yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. Discussion on related topics include stress management, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, and a healthy life style. Join us to de-stress! Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Back to Schedule.

Overview of wellness and its relationship to personal health. Understanding of personal wellness through lifestyle assessments. Introduction to wellness and health-related topics including fitness, relationships, nutrition, self care, abusive behaviors, mind/body connection, and other current issues in health. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Physiology of meditation and its effects on physical and mental health; scholastic abilities and interpersonal relationships; differentiation between meditation and other relaxation techniques. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Through gentle movements, Feldenkrais method helps you re-connect with natural ability to move and relax. It's especially useful for people with recurrent body discomfort brought on by stress, misuse, accidents or illness. It's equally beneficial for people who want to improve their performance both physically and mentally. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Intro of Practical Relaxation Techniques for reducing workplace stress. Defines the characteristics, process and signs of workplace stress. Includes discussions of the physiology of stress and how these responses impact daily living. Use of biofeedback to monitor the relaxation techniques such as self-hypnosis, visualization, guided imagery, and meditation. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule.

Focuses on on the use of physical objects and mental images as the focal point for meditation. Focuses on the standing and sitting meditation of the Egyptian and West African traditions and the pantheon of images used to represent life's day-to-day processes. Includes discussion of Egyptian and Yoruba philosophy and the use of natural and artistic items, special words or symbols, religious allegories, and graphic images as focal points for meditation. Prerequisites or Corequisites: WED257 and WED258, or permission of department. Back to Schedule.