STRESS
Energize Your Heart: Techniques for Releasing Stress  

Suzanne Simpson
Many of us continue to suffer from stress related symptoms despite different approaches or techniques. These symptoms may manifest as: heart palpitations, high blood pressure, exhaustion, anxiety, depression, or tension to name a few. Trapped emotions in the heart can stand in the way of our body being able to heal itself. Fortunately, there are a number of energy releasing techniques that can help you restore and improve your heart health. Learn three of these energy releasing techniques.

Suzanne Simpson, M.Ed., LPC, CCN is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and nutritionist with over 25 years helping people overcome habitual limiting patterns that prevent one from having optimum health.

Tuesday, Feb 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1035W01-78045     $44, $3 material fee to instructor

MASSAGE

Massage on the Go!

Brian Cain
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.

Tue, Jan 26, 6-9 p.m      ACC Campus
WLNS 1037W01-78046     $44

How to Give a Full Body Massage   

Brian Cain
Learn the mechanics of giving a therapeutic massage through 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.

Wed, Feb 3-24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks     ACC Annex 2130
WLNS 1014W01-78047     $79, $5 material fee to instructor

EATING

The Joy of Eating Right: Intuitive Eating

Janelle Weston
Do you let the scale measure your worth? Want to free yourself from chronic dieting and make peace with food? Intuitive eating will teach you to recover your natural ability to eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. Say goodbye to emotional or mindless eating! No more guilt or stress when it comes to food. Start living and loving yourself by learning to recognize and give your body what it needs. This is not a diet. It is a revolutionary program that actually works! Discover and apply the principles of intuitive eating and recover the joy of eating to achieve your natural healthy weight.

Thu, Feb 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1064W01-78050     $44, $5 material 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. Both classes include hypnosis sessions. The first class prepares you to successfully stop smoking for the rest of your life. Discover the tools you need to alleviate your emotional and physical cravings for tobacco and take back control, all without anxiety or weight gain. Bring a pillow and blanket to both classes.

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.

Tue, Jan 26-Feb 2, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks     ACC Campus
WLNS 1017W01-78051     $69

Hypnosis for Your Health

Karen Fox
Discover ways of using your mind to support your health and well-being. Hypnosis has many benefits including: faster recovery from surgery, better sleep, support for weight loss, insights for decision making, and confidence building. Learn to relax your mind and body and connect with your inner wisdom. Bring a list of your health and life issues, and get ideas for how to work on them using self-hypnosis. *Course fee includes a CD.

Karen Fox, Ph.D., CCHt, is a Whole Health and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. She has over 30 years experience working with and teaching a variety of techniques for getting useful insights from the inner resources that are within each of us.

Thu, Mar 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1018W01-78052     $44*

FAMILY HEALTH
Parenting Principles for Optimum Health for Your Kids 

Janelle Weston
Calling all parents! Are you concerned about your child’s weight, eating habits or physical activity level? Would you like to help your child develop a positive body image and self-esteem? Do you want practical ideas to promote healthy habits without causing food and weight preoccupation? Do you need information on how to recognize and prevent eating disorders? Learn how to help your child develop happy, healthy attitudes and behaviors that will not only enhance self-esteem, but bless their lives forever!

Janelle Weston is a professional educator, health and wellness coach, speaker and writer who is dedicated to helping individuals live happier, healthier lives.

Thu, Feb 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1050W01-78053     $44, $5 material fee to instructor

CPR - SAVE A LIFE!

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.
Sat, Jan 30, 8:30-12:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1054W01-78067     $69

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.

Sat, Feb 13, 8:30-2:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1055W01-78068     $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.

Sat, Mar 13, 8:30-12:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1053W01-78069     $69

SELF ESTEEM

Self-Esteem Strategies: Building a Strong Sense of Self

Janelle Weston
Do you want to increase your self-confidence and feelings of worth? Are you tired of basing your self-esteem on external factors? Learn to build a strong and healthy self-esteem; one that can weather any storm instead of one that is constantly being tossed to and fro by every changing circumstance. “Self-Esteem for Everyone” will help you in your quest to build a strong and stable sense of self and provide valuable information and ideas you can use to help build self-esteem in others.

Thu, Jan 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1045W01-78054     $44, $5 material fee to instructor

Fat is Not a Feeling Nor a Four Letter Word!

Janelle Weston
If you’ve ever felt overweight, been overweight, or if you are afraid of becoming overweight, then this class is for you! Don’t let your weight problems, or fear of it, keep you from doing the things you want to do and quit using your body as an excuse. You don’t have to fit society’s superficial (to say nothing of artificial) ideal. Live large at every size! Take control by learning the truth about health and body size. Discover how to focus on wellness, not weight and how concentrating on healthy behaviors, not body size, can help you reach your natural, healthy weight. Get the body of your dreams and that might mean to dream bigger.

Thu, Feb 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1051W01-78055     $44, $5 material fee to instructor

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. Arrangements may be made for a free personal consultation and 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.

Thu, Mar 25, 7-9 p.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1028W01-78056     $44, $5 material fee to instructor

YOGA

Hatha Yoga

Motion on Mainstreet Staff
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. *Motion on Mainstreet, 2329 West Main Street, Ste 107, Littleton.

Sat, Jan 30-Mar 20, 8:45-9:45 a.m., 8 wks     Motion on Mainstreet*
WLNS 1020W01-78060     $120

PILATES

Introduction to Pilates

Motion on Mainstreet 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. *Motion on Mainstreet, 2329 West Main Street, Ste 107, Littleton.

Wed, Jan 27-Mar 17, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks     Motion on Mainstreet*
WLNS 1030W01-78057     $120

TAI CHI

Beginning Tai Chi Standard Yang Style 24 Form

Kyri Comyn
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.

Wed, Jan 27-Mar 31, 7:15-9:15 p.m., 10 wks     ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1013W01-78058     $189, $25 video tape and manual to instructor

WEIGHT TRAINING

Weight Training for Women 40+

Terri Billings
Discover how you can feel comfortable in any weight room in any gym. Understand the benefits of weight training and learn the importance of proper form. Discuss anatomy and get a full body workout each week. Become familiar with the equipment available to you and practice using it correctly.

Thu, Jan 28-Mar 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 6 wks     ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1036W01-78048     $99

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. Take this class with your child ages 8 and above.

Douglas Arnold, VII Degree Black Belt started TaeKwon-Do at the University of Colorado in 1979 and has competed in over half of the United States. Master Arnold has medaled in four world championships representing the U.S.A. He has trained under General Choi, the Grandmaster, founder, and inventor of TaeKwon-Do. Master Arnold has tested and promoted thousands of students, and black belts throughout the United States.

Tue/Thu, Jan 12-Mar 18, 7-8:30 p.m., 10 wks     ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1065W01-78059     $119

BODY SCULPTING AND SHAPING

Stretch and 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. *No class March 31 or April 3. All classes held at the State of the Arts Dance Studio

Wed, Jan 6-Feb 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 8wks

Wed, Mar 3-Apr 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.8 wks*
WLNS 1026W02-78062     $120

Sat, Jan 9-Feb 27, 10-11 a.m., 8 wks
WLNS 1026W03-78063     $120

Sat, Mar 6-Apr 24, 10-11 a.m., 7 wks*
WLNS 1026W04-78064     $120

BODY CARE

Aromatherapy- Basics and Beyond

Christina Blume
Discover a little history, methods of use and safety, blending, pathways of absorption and lots of aromatherapy recipes. Explore and play with lavender, rosemary, clary sage, orange, lime, peppermint, tea tree, thyme, eucalyptus, and chamomile. *Take home an extensive 26 page notebook full of recipes and information for first aid, body and beauty products, cleaning products and even some recipes for cooking with essential oils. Make a personal aroma-therapeutic personal inhaler (and an extra wick) and massage oil and take home an aroma-therapeutic spritzer.
Sat, Feb 13, 9-11 a.m.     ACC Campus   
WLNS 1008W01-78347     $39, $25 material fee to instructor*

Natural Skin Care and Profoundly Healing Moisturizer

Christina Blume
Discover healthy skin care including cleansing grains, facial steams and cleansers, masques that remove all debris from pores, toners and astringents, acne and blemish treatments and 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, premature aging, and especially soothing to skin subjected to radiation. Explore how to make lip balms and under eye nutrient oil. Do a 2 month experiment to see the difference in fine lines and wrinkles! *Take home an extensive handout, a month’s supply of moisturizer, facial steam herbs, and a tube of lip balm.

Sat, Mar 13, 9-11 a.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1006W01-78065     $39, $30 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 and is free of the harsh preservatives and other chemicals found in commercial soaps that can be so drying and irritating to skin. Warning: soap making is addictive, but you’ll never lack for a birthday, hostess, or shower gift for families and friends. *Take home 1 large bar of soap, 2 ounces essential oil for your first batch of soap and a notebook with instructions, recipes and sources for all materials needed.

Sat, Mar 20, 9-11 a.m.     ACC Campus
WLNS 1009W01-78066     $39, $25 material fee to instructor*