All are held in the Wisdom Room, CFL's state-of-the-art meeting room. The Wisdom Room is home to our many classes and educational activities. See below for information about Qi Gong, Yoga, Nia and Guided Imagery. See other pages for info about our mindfulness classes: MBSR with Andrea Bliss MA PA-C and MEAL with Nancy Oestreicher MS.
This ongoing class will help participants improve their physical, emotional and energetic health. Through the use of gentle healing postures, Tai Chi-like movements, breathing techniques and meditation, we will work with the flow and distribution of Qi (life energy) to enhance the health and harmony of mind and body. All levels of experience and fitness, beginning through advanced, are welcome.
Times: 9-10 AM, Mondays (starting June 30th).
Cost: $12 ($10 for UH and UNM employees)
Please call 925-4573 to sign up.
Instructor: Tim Sleigh PT, OT. Tim is an avid and devoted practitioner and teacher of QiGong. He maintains a long standing occupational therapy private practice utilizing manual therapy techniques derived from the fields of osteopathy, occupational/physical therapy and traditional Chinese medicine. He enjoys music, nature and his family.
These classes are offered in the style of YogaFit. YogaFit was developed by a fitness professional to be primarily used in the health club setting. It is founded on sound physiological principles and focuses much more heavily on physical benefits rather than spiritual ones. This approach is optimal for beginner or experienced beginner level students who may or may not be physically active.
Times: 10-11 AM, Tuesdays (starting July 1st).
Cost: $12 ($10 for UH and UNM employees)
Please call 925-4573 to sign up.
Instructor: Nancy Hawk. Nancy has a Level 2 certification in YogaFit.
Nia, previously known as Non-Impact Aerobics, or Neuromuscular Integrative Action, blends three dance arts (Isadora Duncan, modern dance, and jazz dance), three martial arts (aikido, tae kwon do and tai chi), and three healing arts (Alexander Technique, yoga, and Feldenkrais). Nia is a form of aerobic exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages and physical conditions. It is adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and type of body, even those with special limitations. The guiding idea behind Nia is to do what feels good and right, and to stop if something hurts or does not feel right. Classes are choreographed, using a wide variety of musical styles. No special equipment is needed. The teacher leads the students through a series basic movements, which can be performed at different levels of intensity. There are a variety of movement combinations, both working with and against gravity. There is no repetitive jogging or jumping. The aim is to blend the movements with the conscious use of mind and energy. Doing Nia helps with maintaining a healthy life-style. It can be an important part of an individual's weight loss/maintenance program. It can improve endurance, strengthen muscles, and increase flexibility. It also can help relieve stress and worry. Nia can increase your fitness, health, and well-being!
Times: 545-645 PM, Mondays and Wednesdays (starting June 30th).
Cost: $12 ($10 for UH and UNM employees)
Please call 925-4573 to sign up.
Instructor: Ana Edwards. Anna is a certified Nia instructor.
Reduce stress with guided imagery! Andrew Weil says, "Interactive Guided Imagery is a remarkably creative and effective way to take advantage of the mind-body connection. It is one of the natural therapies I recommend most frequently to patients." This UNM Center for Life course will teach you how to eliminate and reduce the stresses of life. Learn how to analyze and change how you respond to stress. Learn how to use your mind for:
Relaxation
Creative problem solving
Effective action planning
Improving performance
Learning from body symptoms
Coping with chronic illness
Next Class: Fall, 2008. Six Saturday classes. Class Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Location: UNM Center For Life, 4700 Jefferson Blvd NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque NM 87109
Course Content: Free orientation, 12 hours class time, workbook, and CD's for home use.
Course Fee: $200: 10% discount for UH/UNM employees.
Instructor: Jane Butterworth, LMHC, Certified in Interactive Imagery
For More Information about the class: Call Jane @ 505-331-7333
Payment can be made by credit card (preferred), cash or check.
Not for profit. No UNM tuition remission available. No continuing education credit available.
Scholarship information will be available at the Group Orientation Session--people are not turned away due to finances. Please come to the orientation session if you are interested in this course.
