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SpiritWalking: Aqua Ch'i® a Mindful Water Wellness Workout

Ancient Chinese Qigong exercises use specific moving meditation techniques and mind exercises for increasing energy or Qi and blood circulation, reducing stress, calming the nervous system, and strengthening joints. Techniques include: meditation, gentle movement, self massage, acupressure point stimulation, and energy healing exercises for the internal organs to improve general metabolism and the immune system.

A gentle series of Shaolin and tai chi inspired warm-ups include muscle- and tendon-strengthening movements to increase mobility, flexibility, balance, coordination, and bone density without causing fatigue. Students improve posture and balance body and mind. The student learns self-care modalities such as acupressure self massage that can reduce pain and promote vitality.

Remarkable results can be obtained within a short period of time, as the student begins to access self-healing capacities inherent in the ancient practice. "You yourself will set flame to the kindling you have brought."
 

Location: Berkeley Warm Pool

2245 Milvia St. at Durant.

Berkeley CA 94704
Time: Saturdays 10-11 am (Call to Confirm Schedule)
Fee: $5 regular
$3.50 elders, disabled
* free parking, bring towel
510-632-9369

Location: Oakland YMCA
2350 Broadway
Oakland, CA 946122
Time: Friday 1-2pm
SPECIAL RATES: $25/month for non-profit members
Contact Molly Kimes, Aquatic Director
510-451-9622
Instructor:
Norlisha Long

Location: Downtown Berkeley YMCA
2001 Allston Way
Berkeley CA 94704
Time: Fridays 12-1 (Call to Confirm Schedule)
Fee: $ 21 per 7 week session for full service members;
$ 50 per 7 week session for Community Members.
Some Scholarships Available.
Referring health practitioners may telephone to arrange to attend a class.
For questions or for scholarship requests, please contact Aaron Dence, Aquatic Director 510-665-3228. For registration or membership please call or stop in a the front desk 510 848 9622
http://www.baymca.org/index.php/d_classdetails/class/553.html

Location: Irvin Deutscher YMCA
350 Civic Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-687-8900
Time: Sundays 9:30 am (Call to Confirm Schedule)

Location: Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-856-9622
Time: Sundays 9:30 am (Call to Confirm Schedule)
Fee: Free to members of the YMCA of the Midpeninsula, if they have an association membership or are member of Palo Alto Family YMCA.
$5.00 if you are accompanied by a person with one of the above memberships.