Fitness Programs
for Adults 18+
Bellylicious Workout
Ages 15+. Strengthening core muscles is important for physical fitness and reducing back pain after injury. Class will cover muscle isolations used in belly dance; popping, locking and ticking techniques from break dance; Pilates core strengthening; and yoga stretching. Instructor: Sarina Dorie.
Community Recreation Center
9/13-10/25 . . . M . . . 4:10-5:10pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19434
11/2-12/13 . . . M . . . 4:10-5:10pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19435
Drop-in Fee: $6
Beginning Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Ages 15+. Improve physical fitness and core strength while working out to great world music and learning the basics of belly dancing. There will be a strong emphasis on correct posture and stretching to avoid injury, muscle isolation for improving strength and repetition for a balanced workout. Instructor: Sarina Dorie.
Community Recreation Center
9/13-10/25 . . . M . . . 5:20-6:20pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19439
11/1-12/13 . . . M . . . 5:20-6:20pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19440
Drop-in Fee: $6
Mat Pilates
This gentle blend of stretching and toning exercises increases abdominal strength, encourages postural alignment, lengthens muscles into a balanced whole and builds endurance and strength without putting undue stress on lungs, heart and joints. For all levels. Bring a small towel for neck support. Instructor: Vicky Schneider. No class 11/11, 11/25.
Adult Activity Center
9/23-12/16 . . . Th . . . 4:30pm . . . $60 ID/$63 OD . . . 19073
Nia Technique Mind-Body Fitness
Nia is nonimpact, aerobic exercise to music. It combines dance, yoga, tai chi and self-healing. Nia can help you lose weight, build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Instructor: Janet Hollander.
Adult Activity Center
9/7 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 19263
9/6-10/28 . . . Th . . . 5:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19640
9/14-10/26 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19075
11/2-12/14 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19076
11/4-12/16 . . . Th . . . 5:30pm . . . $20 ID/$22 OD . . . 19641
Qigong
Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is the art and science of using posture, exercise, breathing and concentration to enhance health. Qigong promotes relaxation, mental concentration, health and fitness. Instructor: Suman Barkhas.
Adult Activity Center . . .
9/13-10/25 . . . M . . . 4:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19065
11/8-12/13 . . . M . . . 4:30pm . . . $24 ID/$26 OD . . . 19066
Super Aerobic Combo
Ages 15+. Classic aerobic dance, step aerobics, strengthening and stretching exercises put to music. Health questionnaire required for first-time participants. Instructor: Elaine Kesey. No class 11/11, 11/25.
Community Recreation Center
9/8-10/7 . . . . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7pm . . . . . . 19047
10/11-11/10 . . . . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7pm . . . . . . 19048
11/15-12/16 . . . . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7pm . . . . . . 19049
FEES: One session
Adult (15-49 years) . . . $42 ID/$56 OD
Senior (50+ years) . . . $35 ID/$49 OD
FEES: Term: 9/8-12/16
Adult (15-49 years) . . . $115 ID/$157 OD
Senior (50+ years) . . . $94 ID/$136 OD
Tai Chi / Qigong Combo
Excellent introduction to tai chi and qigong. Explore basic tai chi stretching, qigong breathing and stance training to increase balance, flexibility and strength. Instructor: Suman Barkhas.
Adult Activity Center
9/8 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 19069
9/15-10/27 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19067
11/10-12/8 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . $20 ID/$22 OD . . . 19068
Tai Chi for Health
Tai chi, which originated in China, is a mind-body practice, sometimes referred to as "moving meditation." Practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently with awareness, while breathing deeply. Enjoy renewed strength, flexibility, mobility and vitality in this easy-to-follow program. Master instructor: Suman Barkhas.
Community Recreation Center
9/14-10/26 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19094
11/2-12/14 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19095
Tai Chi: Evening
Tai chi is proven by scientific study to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Learn tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment. Instructor: Suman Barkhas. No class 11/25.
Adult Activity Center
9/9 . . . Th . . . 7:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 19072
9/16-10/28 . . . Th . . . 7:30-8:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19070
11/18-12/16 . . . Th . . . 7:30-8:30pm . . . $16 ID/$18 OD . . . 19071
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
This program of tai chi is designed to improve balance and prevent falls. All movements adhere to fundamental principles of tai chi: weight bearing and non-weight bearing stances, body alignment and coordinated movements conducted in a continuous, circular and flowing motion. Instructor: Don Hildenbrand. Call Lane Community College at 463-5252 to register. No class 11/11, 11/25.
Adult Activity Center
9/14-10/28 . . . Tu/Th . . . 11am $49, $39 for 60+, +$10 fee, LCC#12757 . . . 19642
11/2-12/16 . . . Tu/Th . . . 11am $41, $27 for 60+, +$10 fee, LCC#22781 . . . 19644
Tennis
The Willamalane Tennis Program is open to players of all experience levels, from the novice to the advanced. Instruction includes fundamentals, drills, rules, positioning, strategy and singles/doubles games. Click here to learn more.
Walking
Volkswalk excursions meet at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. All abilities welcome. Bring a sack lunch. Call 541-736-4444 for more information.
Happy Valley
All ages. A fall color walk on park and wetlands to sidewalks through quiet neighborhoods. 10K, 5K, rated 2 (easy to moderate).
Adult Activity Center
10/23 . . . Sa . . . 8am-5pm . . . $20 ID/$22 OD . . . 19264
Portland Christmas Ship Walk
All ages. Walk along riverfront trails to view decorated ships and boats on the Willamette River. 10K, 5K, rated 1 (easy).
Adult Activity Center
12/18 . . . Sa . . . 3-11pm . . . $20 ID/$22 OD . . . 19265
Yoga for All
Learn basic poses, breathing and meditation with attention to the details of alignment and breath. Simple and practical techniques will be taught. Open to beginning and returning students. Instructor: Suman Barkhas, registered yoga therapist.
Community Recreation Center
9/15-10/26 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19092
11/2-12/14 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30pm . . . $28 ID/$35 OD . . . 19093
Yoga: Afternoon
Gain greater energy and mental focus through the use of posture and breath. Strength, flexibility and balance are enhanced. Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to alleviate lower back pain and incontinence; add awareness of the inner body, quicken the metabolism and increase deep relaxation. All levels welcome. Instructor: Glenda King.
Adult Activity Center
9/14 . . . Tu . . . 3-4pm . . . Free intro . . . 20156
9/21-10-26 . . . Tu . . . 3-4pm . . . $24 ID/$26 OD . . . 20157
11/2-12/14 . . . Tu . . . 3-4pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 20158
Yoga: Evening
Yoga postures can boost your physical, mental and emotional fitness. Specific sequences are designed so that everyone can participate. Instructor: Suman Barkhas.
Adult Activity Center
Beginning
9/8 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 19083
9/13-10/25 . . . M . . . 6:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19080
9/15-10/27 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19081
11/8-12/13 . . . M . . . 6:30pm . . . $24 ID/$26 OD . . . 19082
11/10-12/8 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . $20 ID/$22 OD . . . 19084
Advanced
9/8 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 19086
9/13-10/25 . . . M . . . 5:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19087
9/15-10/27 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19088
11/8-12/13 . . . M . . . 5:30pm . . . $24 ID/$26 OD . . . 19089
11/10-12/8 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . $20 ID/$22 OD . . . 19091
Yoga: Healing
A gentle blend of yoga, breath work and guided visualization to reduce stress. Especially for those recovering from or living with injury or illness. Bolsters, pillows and props can be used to ensure comfort and alignment. Instructor: Suman Barkhas. No class 11/25.
Adult Activity Center
9/9 . . . Th . . . 5:45pm . . . Free intro . . . 19101
9/16-10/28 . . . Th . . . 5:45-6:30pm . . . $21 ID/$23 OD . . . 19102
11/18-12/16 . . . Th . . . 5:45-6:30pm . . . $15 ID/$17 OD . . . 19103
Yoga Weight Management
Yoga offers a good way to lose weight gradually and for good. Yoga can be practiced at any age to keep the body supple. Instructor: Suman Barkhas. No class 11/25.
Adult Activity Center
9/9 . . . Th . . . 6:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 19104
9/16-10/28 . . . Th . . . 6:30pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19105
11/18-12/16 . . . Th . . . 6:30pm . . . $16 ID/$18 OD . . . 19106
Yoga Awareness Workshop
Ages 18+. Register for the series or individual classes.
Yoga Basics
For those new to yoga or those who want a gentle, slow-paced class. This series benefits everyone, beginners to advanced, as students refine core alignments, build strength and flexibility, and develop breath awareness.
Adult Activity Center
9/11 . . . Sa . . . 9-9:45am . . . $3 ID/$4 OD . . . 19253
Free the Hips
Free physical tension from hips to toes, creating greater health and vitality.
Adult Activity Center
9/11 . . . Sa . . . 10-10:30am . . . $2 ID/$3 OD . . . 19254
Free the Spine
Learn how energy flows through the body. These flows release blocks in subtle energy pathways.
Adult Activity Center
9/11 . . . Sa . . . 10:30-11am . . . $2 ID/$3 OD . . . 19255
Healing Yoga
A gentle blend of yoga, breath work and guided visualization to reduce stress, especially for those recovering from or living with injury or illness. Bolsters, pillows and props can be used to ensure comfort and alignment.
Adult Activity Center
9/11 . . . Sa . . . 11-11:30am . . . $2 ID/$3 OD . . . 19256
Health and Yoga Chanting Meditation
A brief introduction to the basic philosophy and practices of spiritual yoga meditation. Geared to newcomers; everyone is welcome to attend.
Adult Activity Center
9/11 . . . Sa . . . 11:30am-12pm $2 ID/$3 OD . . . 19257
Programs for Adults Age 50+
Go to the ADULTS 50+ FITNESS page