Weekly Classes

TUESDAY EVENINGS
PILATES: Beginner Mat Class with Imelda Devlin
(Certified Power Pilates Instructor)
 
Beginning 6/24, 7:45 to 8:45 (with the exception of July 22 and 29)
Contact Imelda at 617-666-8221 or email imeldadevln@yahoo.com
with questions. Drop-ins always welcome.

Pilates is a classic exercise method that leads to a stronger core, which will result in:

* improved posture * firmer abs * increased flexibility and joint mobility
* greater mind-body awareness * enhanced endurance * more confidence

Cost per class is now $13 for the hour.

 
 

The Art of Group Singing for Women
with Susan Robbins, Founder and Artistic Director of LIBANA www.libana.com, and Director of Third Life Studio

9-week Fall Session Dates: 10/7 through 12/9
(no class on Election Night, November 4th!)
Cost: $270 for the session
 
Pre-registration is necessary-- Commitment to the entire session is expected.
617-628-0916 srlibana@aol.com
Singing in community is a powerful source of joy, celebration, and ritual for women around the world. In this class, we will learn songs sung by women of many cultures, experience the transcendent quality of music from past centuries and create mesmorizing harmonies through the singing of rounds and chants. As we experiment with eclectic vocal styles and colors, we’ll bring increased awareness to relaxed, grounded breathing, easeful vocal production and active listening. Come experience the artful creation of group sound and spirit.
 
Some sightreading and vocal experience is helpful but not necessary.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
  Learn to Belly Dance with Nadira Jamal
Current Session: 6/4-7/30 (with no class on 7/16)

6:30-7:30pm Technique
7:30-8:30pm Special Topics and Performance Skills
(Open only to those who are taking the technique class)
(Students may take just the technique class, or both classes. The special topics class is designed to complement and build on the material taught in the technique class, so it may not be taken separately. )
  For more information and to register:
http://www.nadirajamal.com/teaching.html
   
This is a technique class for beginners and advanced beginners. The class is a safe and friendly place for women to use dance to develop their personal style of expression and have fun in the company of other women. Women of all ages, shapes, and sizes are encouraged to join!

Nadira believes that belly dance is so powerful is because it celebrates the uniqueness of each woman's body and personality. Belly dance is about celebrating what you have. It looks completely different, yet equally good, on each woman, and, when performing, you usually portray and express yourself.
 

THURSDAY EVENINGS



Sun Do Taoist Yoga and Meditation with Rich Kramer
6:15-7:45pm
www.sundo.org
617-666-8697 bizrich@verizon.net

Sun Do is a Taoist energy building yoga that was begun 9,800 years ago in Central Asia.  Working with our breath, we gather chi energy into our tanjen (lower abdomen) and circulate it around the body. The balanced breathing we practice helps to balance the mind, the body and the emotions. We don't go for the glitz or the spandex.  Slowly over time we develop our flexibility and soften and smooth our breathing.  Classes are small and the atmosphere relaxed.  All ages and body types welcome.

Rich Kramer, has been practicing Sun Do for 15 years and teaching for 5 years.

 
 

PILATES: Beginner Mat Class with Imelda Devlin
(Certified Power Pilates Instructor)

Beginning 6/26, 8:15 to 9:15
Call Imelda at 617-666-8221 or email imeldadevln@yahoo.com
with questions. Drop-ins always welcome.

Pilates is a classic exercise method that leads to a stronger core, which will result in:

* improved posture * firmer abs * increased flexibility and joint mobility
* greater mind-body awareness * enhanced endurance * more confidence

Cost per class is now $13 for the hour.

 
SATURDAY MORNINGS
Still Mountain T’ai Chi Center:
Yang Family T'ai Chi with Bede Bidlack
Yang Short Form as taught by Grandmaster Zheng Manjing (Cheng Man Ch'ing) www.stillmountain.net
9:30am – 10:30am
10:30am – 11:30am
11:30am – 1:00pm

New class sessions forming regularly, 9:30-10:30. For more information, please contact Bede Bidlack at 617-776-0725 bede@stillmountain.net

SUNDAY EVENINGS
RULE OF NINES: UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF and OTHERS
9 Evenings, 9 Points of View, 9 Paths to Freedom
The Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition with Adelaide Smith

Fall Class Session dates to be announced!


For more info, contact 617-930-6902  tennisadie@comcast.net

Enneagram: a time-honored system for explaining personality types
Narrative: passed from one generation to the next, often through story telling

* Want to learn to deal with difficult people?
* Want to know why others don’t see things the way you do?
* Want to know why you are locked into repetitive, reactive behaviors even when you try your best to change?
* Want to know how to have lasting and satisfying relationships?
(with partners, bosses and co-workers, parents and siblings)


Each of the 9 evenings will be a unique opportunity to hear and observe people invited by Adelaide tell their personal stories. These panelists will tell you about their coping strategies and patterns of behavior, with a strong focus on their individual strengths and vulnerabilities. Panelists will be available for questions from the audience as well as dyadic interactions. Why attend all 9 stops on the Tour? Knowing ourselves is not enough to ensure satisfying relationships. We need to understand what motivates others as well.  Seeing and listening to each of the 9 panels provides that understanding.     

About Adelaide Smith, LICSW:
Adelaide is a published author and psychotherapist in private practice and on the staff at the Marino Center for Progressive Health. She sees the Enneagram as combining psychology with spirituality and is a skilled group facilitator known for her compassionate insights. She has studied the Enneagram for over 20 years and has taught the Enneagram in workshops and groups.