Health & Beauty

Fall 2008

LAUGHTER
Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine
— Mary Schreiner
Are you laughing at least 15 times per day? Do you see humor in everyday events? If not, then you really need this class! Laughter has been scientifically proven to ease stress, lower blood pressure, help prevent disease, and encourage physical and mental healing. Plus, it feels great. Discover the benefits of laughter; add it to your life and to the lives of those around you. Laughter classes are popular in hospitals, oncology wards, cardiac rehab facilities, children’s wards, nursing homes, schools, businesses and corporations. Bring your funny bone. Mary promises that you will leave with a grin and a much rosier view of the world.

• WLNS 1057F01 — Thu, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 18 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44

BRAIN
Maintain Your Brain
— Mary Schreiner
The thoughts of getting Alzheimer’s Disease can be very scary. Recently, medical research has shown that keeping the brain active can help prevent the onset of the disease. Discover puzzles, quizzes, tests and other exercises that can help keep your brain fit. in this fun interactive class

• WLNS 1021F01 — Tue, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 23 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44

PERSONAL IMAGE
Hairs to You!
— Sunny Weber
Discover what the best hairstyle is for you based on your bone structure, complexion, lifestyle and your position in life. Explore ways to communicate with a stylist, technical terminology, and analysis of hair types, product chemistry, chemical services and more. A free personal consultation is included. Teenage daughters may register with their mothers.
Sunny Weber has been a stylist for almost 30 years. She has traveled internationally as a speaker and chemical specialist for major hair product manufacturers. She has written a book concerned with individual bone structure analysis for hair stylists.

• WLNS — 1028F01 Thu, 7-9 p.m., Nov 6 (1 session)
• WLNS — 1028F02 Tue, 7-9 p.m., Dec 9 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44, $5 material fee to instructor

BODY CARE
Natural Skin Care & Profoundly Healing Moisturizer
— Christina Blume
Discover natural skin care from cleansing to moisturizing and protecting. Cleansing grains, facial steams and cleansers, masques that remove all debris from pores, toners and astringents, acne and blemish treatments, 2 moisturizers, one for daily use that contains far more nutrients and anti-oxidants for your skin than anything available commercially and one which is profoundly healing for damaged skin and premature aging, lip balms and under eye nutrient oil. Do a 2 month experiment. See the difference in fine lines and wrinkles! *Take home an extensive handout, facial steaming herbs, a 2 month supply of moisturizer and a tube of the lip balm.

• WLNS 1006F01 — Sat, 9-11 a.m., Oct 4 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $39, $25 material fee to instructor *

Easy Cold Process Soap Making
— Christina Blume
During this demonstration class, discover how easy it is to make cold process soap in your kitchen! Homemade soap contains moisturizing glycerin, free of the harsh preservatives and other chemicals found in commercial soaps that can be so drying and irritating to skin. Never lack for a birthday, hostess, or shower gift for families and friends. Take home 2 large bars of soap, 2 ounces essential oil for your first batch of soap and a notebook with instructions, recipes and sources for all materials needed. Bring protective eye goggles, a bath size towel and rubber

• WLNS 1009F01 — Sat, 9-11 a.m., Nov 1 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $39, $25 material fee to instructor

Eating for the Health of It
— Mary Schreiner
Confused about what you should be eating? If you are trying to lose weight, should you be filling up on protein or carbohydrates? What is good fat, bad fat, trans fat? Where are they found and should you be eating them? What if you don’t like fruits and vegetables? Are you doomed to be overweight and sick? Do you really have to drink gallons of water every day? Discover what a healthy, yet tasty food plan looks like. Find out how to eat the foods you enjoy, but still lose weight or lower your blood pressure, reduce your cholesterol, and just feel and look better. Clear up many misconceptions about eating, foods, and learn some good easy ways to eat heart healthy and guilt-free.
Mary Schreiner, MPH, has been teaching weight management classes and doing public speaking on diet and exercise for the past 19 years for the American Heart Association and the University of Colorado’s Health Sciences Center.

• WLNS 1056F01 — Thu, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 25 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44

WEIGHT TRAINING
Weight Training for Women 40+
— Staff
Designed to help you feel comfortable in any weight room in any gym, discover the basics of weight lifting including how good form can protect against injury and maximize results. Discuss anatomy to help develop your own full-body workout to meet your goals. Each week, work on a different segment of the body. Practice exercise for that area and get a good workout each session. Write a complete workout design for your needs. Receive a 12 visit punch card to the Fitness Center!

• WLNS 1036F01 — Thu, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 6 wks, Oct 9-Nov 13
  ACC Fitness Center — $99

BODY SCULPTING AND SHAPING
Stretch & Strengthen
— State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts Staff
Build long lean muscles while you improve your flexibility! Using proven methods from Dance, Yoga and Pilates, increase your core strength while developing a lean, muscular dancer’s physique. Use Isometric and Isotonic exercises to provide a personalized level of non-impact exercise. Increase your range of motion and flexibility in a safe and ergonomic fashion. Take a class once a week or, for a more intensive curriculum, double up and take two classes a week. A co-ed class.

• WLNS 1026F01 — Thu, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 4-Oct 23
  State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts— $110
  3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Unit H, Bldg. #2 Lakewood, 80227
  (on Wadsworth just north of Hampden, Hwy. 285)

TAI CHI
Beginning Tai Chi Standard Yang Style 24 Form
— Holly Yang
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and a form of moving meditation, discipline, defense and exercise and is practiced by millions in China and throughout the world. Daily Tai Chi practice relieves stress and tension, increases energy and tranquility, regulates the body’s internal systems, and improves balance, flexibility, strength, and physical-mental harmony and well being. Learn the Tai Chi stances, movements and forms in sequence with clear, step-by-step instruction. Basic meditation and Qi Gong exercise included. You must be physically able to move. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This is an on-going class. You will not learn all 24 forms in one class term. For those with physical limitations, this class may not be appropriate.*No class Nov 26th.
Holly Yang has been teaching Tai Chi for over 20 years and was the 1st place winner for Yang Style Tai Chi 108 Form in Shanghai, China.

• WLNS 1013F01 — Wed, 7-9 p.m., 10 wks, Oct 1- Dec 10*
  ACC Fitness Center — $189, $25 video tape and manual fee to instructor

TAEKWON-DO
TaeKwon-Do for All Levels
— Douglas Arnold
TaeKwon-Do is a modern Korean martial art designed for all skill and experience levels. The class combines mental, philosophical, self-motivational, and aerobic training of unarmed combat for self-defense as well as health. Learn and practice the skilled application of bare hand and kicking techniques as well as blocks and dodges for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent or opponents. Take this class with your child ages 8 and above. *No class Nov 27.

Douglas Arnold, VI Degree Black Belt. Doug started TaeKwon-Do at the University of Colorado in 1980 and has competed in over half of the states in this country. He represented the U.S.A. in 4 world championships. Additionally, he earned 1 bronze and 2 silver medals in power breaking, 1 gold in sparring, along with being the men’s team captain. He has trained under General Choi, the Grandmaster, founder, and inventor of TaeKwon-Do. Mr. Arnold has been teaching for 27 years and has produced many Black Belts throughout the United States.

• WLNS 1065F01 — Tue/Thu, 7-8:30 p.m., 10 wks, Aug 26-Oct 30
• WLNS 1065F02 — Tue/Thu, 7-8:30 p.m., 7 wks, Nov 4-Dec 18*
  ACC Fitness Center — $84

YOGA
Hatha Yoga
— Katie Brogren
Feeling a bit stiff and out of sorts? Having trouble touching your toes? Discover postures to improve flexibility and strength for an overall balanced body. The program can help with stress management as well as increase endurance and concentration. Each class includes breath work, warm-ups, yoga postures, and time for relaxation.

• WLNS 1020F01 — Thu, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 18-Nov 6
  Motion on Mainstreet — $120
  2329 West Main St., Ste 107, Littleton

PILATES
Introduction to Pilates
— Motion on Main Street Staff
Participate in mat and ball exercise based on Joseph H. Pilates’ 34 mat exercises. This class emphasizes postural control, correct use of the abdominals, stretching, breathing and core strengthening. Your instructors have been practicing for years and are among the elite of postural restoration, flexibility and fitness teachers. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Some equipment will be available for purchase.

• WLNS 1030F01 — Wed, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 17-Nov 5
  Motion on Mainstreet — $120
  2329 West Main St., Ste 107, Littleton

HEALING TOUCH
Reiki: The Healing Touch
— Sandra Gourd
Discover the ancient form of healing which is a natural and simple healing method that balances the energies in your body. It allows you to absorb more of the universal life force energy that is all around us. Reiki works on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, brings the body and mind into balance, encourages self-healing, and never causes harm. Includes the Reiki I attunement with complete instruction on how to use Reiki to heal yourself and others.

• WLNS 1047F01 — Tue, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks, Oct 21-28
  ACC TBA — $59, $20 book fee to instructor

HYPNOSIS
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis
— Sandra Gourd
Now is the time to stop smoking! By using safe and proven techniques of hypnosis, you can become a non-smoker for the rest of your life. Erase the desire for tobacco completely from your mind. Feel better, breathe better and save money. The first class prepares you for the hypnosis sessions which take place in the first and second classes. Discover the tools you need to alleviate your emotional and physical cravings for tobacco and or weight gain. Bring a pillow and blanket.

Sandra Gourd is an NGH Certified Hypnotherapist focusing on self-improvement including HypnoBirthing, smoking cessation, weight loss, stress and pain management, academic and athletic improvement, and self-hypnosis. She is a Karuna/Reiki Master/Teacher, and recently began doing Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection.

• WLNS 1017F01 — Tue, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks, Oct 7-14
  ACC TBA — $69

Hypnosis for Your Health
— Karen Fox
Discover ways of using your mind to support your health. Hypnosis is not a side show but has been well researched by the medical community. Hypnosis has many health benefits including: pain management; faster recovery from surgery; improved skin conditions; improved sleep; and support for weight loss, to name a few. During hypnosis, your conscious mind is relaxed so your subconscious is alert and receptive to suggestions for improving your health. Discuss what research says about hypnosis and experience its benefits for your health.
Karen Fox, Ph.D, CCHT, is a Counseling Clinical Hypnotherapist with a focus on medical hypnotherapy.

• WLNS 1018F01 — Mon, 6-8 p.m., Oct 27 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44

MASSAGE
How to Give a Full Body Massage
— Karen Fox
Learn the mechanics of a therapeutic massage, covering Swedish and deep muscle tissue techniques and how to take care of your body while giving a massage. Perform a whole body massage with attention to neck, shoulders, and back. Wear loose clothing with short sleeves (swim suits and trunks worn while receiving massages). Bring two twin sheets. Advice on oil will be given at the first class. Must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
Karen Fox, Ph.D., is a Certified Massage Therapist. She teaches massage to the general public and continuing education for healthcare professionals.

• WLNS 1014F01 — Tue, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 30-Oct 21
  ACC Annex Bldg 2130 — $74, $5 material fee to instructor

Massage on the Go!
— Karen Fox
Learn to develop the natural massage skills you were born with. Come experience a fun and relaxing class where you learn to give a massage without using a table. This massage is portable! It goes where you go. Learn to practice techniques while sitting in a chair, fully clothed. Learn to give yourself a massage. Bring a bed pillow and a towel. Must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.

• WLNS 1037F01 — Wed, 6-9 p.m., Oct 22 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44

SAFETY ISSUES
Realistic Safety Strategies for Women
— Nicole Sundine
Discover simple safety tips that will not take years to master. This unique combination of highly effective psychological, verbal and physical concepts is easy to learn in a short time. These strategies are “realistic” because they are based on true life scenarios that depict the real risks and dangers women are most likely to face.

Empower yourself and learn to:

1. Project pure confidence
2. Discover the pyramid of defense
3. Avoid the 10 biggest safety mistakes
4. Engage psychological power principle
5. Explore 6 dynamic self-defense techniques
6. Investigate modern defensive devices

Nicole Sundine is a dynamic speaker and trainer in the field of personal safety, violence prevention and criminal victimization with an academic background in behavioral psychology. During her career in law enforcement and victim assistance, she investigated countless incidents of harassment, abuse and violence and interacted with the victims and perpetrators involved. This real life experience gives her unique insight into the true dangers people face and the type of education and training they need to effectively protect themselves. She began a proactive company that focuses on promoting personal safety and preventing future victimization.

• WLNS 1070F01 — Tue, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 wks, Oct 7-Oct 14
  ACC TBA — $59, $3 material fee to instructor

Protect Yourself!
Using Self Defense Techniques: A Women’s Workshop
Roger Landeis
Discover self-defense awareness techniques to recognize a potential attack situation and avoid it. Learn the behavior signs of a possible attacker, about situations from work to traveling, and how you can best prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Discuss security products, door locks, alarms, pepper sprays, etc.
Roger Landeis has been teaching seminars on self-defense and awareness for over 12 years and is a certified instructor. Roger has over 20 years of Law Enforcement experience and over 10 years of Martial Arts experience.

• WLNS 1012F01 — Sat, 9-1 p.m., Sept 20 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $44

CPR — SAVE A LIFE!
CPR and First Aid
This combination CPR and First Aid course combines Community CPR, rescue breathing and choking with Basic First Aid. The Basic First Aid course teaches the student how to handle bleeding, falls, fractures, disLocations , shock, seizures, and environmental injuries. Upon completion of this 5 1/2 hour course, you will receive two completion cards valid for two years.

• WLNS 1055F01 — Sat, 8:30-2:30 p.m., Sept 27 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $79

Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
This is a non health-care provider class. Learn how to save a life in an emergency cardiac problem or choking situation. Course costs include a manual and certification upon successful completion. Suitable for anyone 11 years old and older. Instructors are working firefighters/paramedics.

• WLNS 1053F01 — Sat, 8:30-12:30 p.m., Oct 18 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $69

Infant, Child, And Adult CPR for Health Care Providers
This meets the criteria for health-care provider certification upon successful completion of class and a written exam. Learn how to save a life in an emergency cardiac problem or choking situation. Course costs include a manual and certification upon successful completion. Teaches 1 and 2 person CPR. Instructors are working firefighters/paramedics.

• WLNS 1054F01 — Sat, 8:30-12:30 p.m., Nov 15 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $69