Mind and Body Courses
Reclaim control over your daily life. Discover strategies for shedding the burden of too many decisions by optimizing your routine, organizing your day and week for success. Learn the art of handling tasks promptly by eliminating or postponing actions. We'll also explore the power of single-tasking to increase your focus and productivity. Say goodbye to decision fatigue and welcome a more streamlined, efficient, and less stressful way of approaching your day.
#36750, Online Live, 12/11, Wednesday, 11 AM-12 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
#65540, Online Live, 2/12, Wednesday, 5-6 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
Want to have fun burning off all those extra holiday calories? Consistent cardio exercise is beneficial all year long, especially over the holidays. This 45min mini series will include a variety of dance moves designed to fire up your metabolism, while maintaining flexibility, mobility and cardio health. Debbie Knuth is a veteran instructor of dance fitness. Her teaching style is perfect for all levels.
#67807, Online, 1/2-1/30, Thursday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
Discover the grace and strength of ballet combined with the fluidity of modern dance in this foundational class. Designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, you’ll learn essential modern ballet-inspired movements while building a solid understanding of body alignment and conditioning. We will also emphasize the powerful connection between mind and body, helping you move with intention and awareness.
#67761, Truax-Main Building, 2/4-3/11, Tuesday, 6-7:45 PM Instructor: Jakari Walker
Are you looking for ways to make fitness fun in the convenience of your home? Each week you'll have access to a 45 min video that includes fun fitness routines to music that will keep you physically fit and core strong. Plus you can use the video as often as you like throughout the week! You'll also have the opportunity to connect with your instructor regarding questions you might have or modifications you might need along the way.
#65300, Online, 2/5-3/5, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
#67741, Online, 3/19-4/16, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
#65226, Online, 4/23-5/21, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
The Mat Pilates course will focus on increasing core strength and improving posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, and breath awareness. Pilates, part of the mind-body series of fitness, is a non-impact series of exercises and will include modifications to adapt movements to various fitness levels.
#67736, Truax-Health Building, 2/5-3/12, Wednesday, 6-7 pm Instructor: Kara Vogel
This combination classroom and movement class will introduce the 8 limbs of yoga. Students will participate in yoga poses, breathing techniques and guided meditation practices used in the 8 limbs. This class will help students understand the yoga tradition and history and help them move, breathe, relax and focus to improve their own quality of life.
#65484, Truax-Protective Services, 2/20-3/13, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Stephanie Robey
In this 4 week course, participants will learn major characteristics of each of the 7 main chakras as well as practice asanas (yoga poses) on the mat to align with each one. Learn how to use other elements in daily life to balance each chakra as well.
#65448, Truax-Protective Services, 3/19-4/9, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Stephanie Robey
Weightlifting is a form of strength training with positive physiological outcomes on muscles, connective tissues, and bones. This class will use a combination of Olympic and Power Weightlifting techniques to develop barbell skill and strength. Strength training is one way we can improve the durability and vitality of our body, reduce the risk of disease, and improve mind-body wellness.
*Students taking this class will need to purchase a student semester membership to the Madison College Fitness Center, unless you are also taking degree credit classes. Cost of semester membership is $30. Students will be able to use the Fitness Center outside of class time during normal business hours.
#67745, Truax-Main Building, 3/26-4/30, Wednesday, Instructor: Kara Vogel
In this 1-hour Work-Life Balance Audit class, we’ll explore how to create a more harmonious balance between your professional and personal life. If you often feel overwhelmed or stretched too thin between work and life commitments, this course is perfect for you. By the end of the session, you'll have a clearer understanding of where your time and energy are going and gain practical tools to prioritize what matters most, allowing you to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling work-life balance.
#67667, Online Live, 4/16, Wednesday, 5-6 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
Exercise is beneficial for all ages, but especially as we age. This class will include a variety of gentle yoga, basic Pilates, and core based exercises designed to maintain flexibility, alleviate stiff joints, and build core strength.
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Join us for a transformative journey over four weeks, where we'll explore the art of mindful eating tailored specifically for weight loss. Each session we’ll dive into an essential topic of mindful eating, so you can cultivate a deeper connection with your body and food, paving the way for sustainable weight loss and overall well-being. This is an interactive group coaching course, your participation in class discussions is an essential part of your success! Let’s make mindful eating a simple and easy part of your life!
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