Health, Fitness & Beauty

Fall 2009

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, Oct 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1064F01-66129 — $44, $5 material fee to instructor

FAMILY HEALTH
What About Weight?: Keep your Children Healthy
— 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? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then “What About Weight” is for you! 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. Subscribe to her weekly podcast by visiting www.mySoulutions.com.

• Thu, Oct 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1050F01-66134 — $44, $5 material fee to instructor

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, Oct 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1045F01-66136 — $44, $5 material fee to instructor

Weightier Matters:
Focus Now on What is Really Important
— Janelle Weston
Are you weighed down with things that don’t really matter? Don’t slavishly conform to society’s superficial standard of beauty nor waste precious time and energy obsessing over things of little or no importance.

Discover how to:

1. Overcome feelings of inadequacy
2. Banish food, weight, and body preoccupations
3. Stop comparing and competing with others
4. Build a better body image
5. Focus on things of real importance

• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1051F01-66139 — $44, $5 material fee to instructor

Look and Feel Young Again
— Peggy Green
What are you doing for your fitness? How well is it working? Is what you are doing going to allow you to stay active, energetic and healthy at 50, 60, 70 or diseased, in pain, and feeling downright old? Get a jump start now and build a legacy of vitality and beauty. Define your Lifetime Wellness Goals, and learn how to support them. Determine what to eat and when, discover how to fit exercise into your schedule and create the attitude and mindset that will put you on the path of great health. Get practical with tips that can make an impact on your life immediately.

Class sessions consist of hour long, easy over the phone live, interactive teleconference. No need to leave the comfort of your home or office. With confirmed registration, you will receive call in information.

Peggy Green is a 40 something Personal Wellness Mentor who uses her life experiences to support you in reaching your optimal health and wellness. Live your dream! www.WholeBodyFitnessColorado.com

• Thu, Sept 17-Oct 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 4 wks — Teleconference
  WLNS 1063F01-66233 — $59, $10 material fee to instructor

BODY CARE
Natural Skin Care & 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.

• Tue, Oct 20, 6-8 p.m., — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1006F01-66361 — $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, 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.

• Tue, Oct 27, 6-8 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1009F01-66360 — $39, $25 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. 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.

• Tue, Sept 29, 7-9 p.m.— ACC Campus
  WLNS 1028F01-66142 — $44, $5 material 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.

Douglas Arnold, VII 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 years and has produced many Black Belts throughout the United States.

• Tue/Thu, Sept 1-Oct 22, 7-8:30 p.m., 8 wks— ACC Fitness Center
  WLNS 1065F01-66148 — $99
• Tue/Thu, Oct 27-Dec 17, 7-8:30 p.m., 8 wks*— ACC Fitness Center
  WLNS 1065F02-66149 — $99

YOGA
Hatha Yoga
— Motion on Main Street 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.
*No class November 25. **Motion on Mainstreet, 2329 West Main Street, Ste 107, Littleton.

• Wed, Oct 7-Dec 2*, 7:15-8:15 p.m., 8 wks — Motion on Mainstreet**
  WLNS 1020F01-66272 — $120

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

• Wed, Sept 23-Nov 11, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks — Motion on Mainstreet*
  WLNS 1030F01-66273 — $120

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, Sept 24-Oct 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Fitness Center
  WLNS 1036F01-66130 — $99

TAI CHI
Beginning Tai Chi Standard Yang Style 24 Form
— Staff
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 25.

• Wed, Sept 23-Dec 2, 7:15-9:15 p.m., 10 wks* — ACC Fitness Center
  WLNS 1013F01-66145 — $189, $25 video tape and manual to instructor

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 November 25 and 28.

• Wed, Sept 2-Oct 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 7 wks — State of the Arts Dance Studio
  WLNS 1026F01-66365 — $120
• Wed, Oct. 28-Dec 16*, 8 wks — State of the Arts Dance Studio
  WLNS 1026F02-66420 — $120
• Sat, Sept 5-Oct 24, 10-11 a.m., 8 wks — State of the Arts Dance Studio
  WLNS 1026F03-66421 — $120
• Sat, Oct 31-Dec19, 10-11 a.m., 7 wks* — State of the Arts Dance Studio
  WLNS 1026F04-66422 — $120

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, Oct 20, 6-9 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1037F01-66125 — $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.

• Tue, Sept 22-Oct 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks — ACC Annex Bldg 2130
  WLNS 1014F01-66128 — $79, $5 material fee to instructor

BRAIN HEALTH
Maintain Your Brain
— Staff
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

• Wed, Oct 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1021F01-66151 — $44

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.

• Wed, Nov 11-18, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1017F01-66131 — $69

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

Karen Fox, Ph.D., CCHt, is a counseling clinical hypnotherapist who has training in whole health and transpersonal hypnosis. Karen has over 30 years of experience working with and teaching a variety of techniques for getting useful insights from the inner resources that are within us.

• Sat, 9-11 am, Oct 17 — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1018F01-66132 — $44, $3 hypnosis CD fee to instructor

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.

• Sat, Oct 10, 8:30-2:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1055F01-66234 — $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, 8:30-12:30 p.m., Nov 7 — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1053F01-66235 — $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.

• Sat, Sept 26, 8:30-12:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  WLNS 1054F01-66150 — $69