Health Center at Auraria | Healthy Moves | Movements and Dance for Health

MOVEMENTS AND DANCE FOR HEALTH
No registration is necessary for these programs.

All programs are free. No sign up. Just show up! Drop in anytime.
E-mail Linda at wilkinli@mscd.edu with questions.
All programs are held in St. Francis Atrium

Nia For all levels.
Mondays 11:00 - 11:55 am, Wednesdays 10:00 -11:00 am St. Francis Atrium
Nia is a fun fitness experience that you will actually look forward to.
Nia blends dance, martial arts, and yoga to create a truly holistic experience. Nia is done barefooted to some of the best music around. You create your own unique experience. For more Nia classes go to http://www.studio-soma.com/

Moving Meditation
Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, St. Francis Atrium
If you have a hard time sitting still to meditate, try “Moving Meditation” Join us in a guided journey that’s centered in the body and supported by inspiring music. For all levels of physical ability.

Yoga Basics (all levels, emphasis for new yoga students)
Wednesdays 11:15 am-11:55 am, St. Francis Atrium
Whether you are brand new to yoga or an advanced practitioner, this class will cover the basics of yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath work).This program is designed for first time yoga students who want to learn the fundamentals of yoga. All levels are invited to attend.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity

The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Special Monday night program in conjunction with Yoga Flow with Derik (See Yoga Programs)
September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 6:30 - 7:30 St. Francis
While asana is an essential aspect of yoga practice, there are many other important methods. In
In this comprehensive workshop we will take a closer look at all eight-limbs of yoga practice.
Postures, breathing methods and meditative forms will all be included

African Dance for Everyone
Saturdays 9/8, 10/6, 2/2, 3/1, 10:00 am-11:30 pm, St. Francis Atrium
People of all heritages will enjoy the tremendous energy of this natural dance accompanied by live conga drums. Explore individual hip, foot, shoulder, and torso movements essential to African dance.

Mat Pilates Cosponsored with Campus Recreation
Monday and Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thursdays 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm
St. Francis Atrium
Pilates is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body, promoting physical harmony and balance. It is a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind, leaving you refreshed and alert. People of all ages and physical conditions can benefit.

Qigong for Harmony and Health
For all levels, no special clothing needed.
Thursdays 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
St. Francis Atrium
Qigong (“chee-gung”) is a health cultivation system from China, practiced by millions. It is enjoyed regularly for health, longevity and tranquility. Have fun learning these simple flowing movements and deep breathing exercises that can contribute to vital health and calm centeredness.

A Dance of the Heart, Belly Dance
For all levels No Dance experience necessary
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 5:15 - 6:15 pm
St. Francis Atrium
Belly dancing is an ancient cultural art of self-expression. It is a creative way to fitness and well-being. Women of all ages and sizes are welcome to enjoy the flowing, expressive and celebratory movements of this dance form.

Salsa and Tango Dance Lessons & Capoeira Angola
Cosponsored by Campus Recreation and Health Center at Auraria
Join in with others to learn these fun, hot dances.
No partner necessary.

Healthy Moves Ongoing Schedule
Fall 2008, September 2 - December 11
Spring 2009/ January 26 - May 7

All are held in the St. Francis Atrium. Mats and props are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing. You do not need to sign up. All programs are free and ongoing

YOGA CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Yoga as Therapy
Whether you are recovering from an operation or physical injury or lack the ability to practice a normal exercise program — Yoga has a place for you.
Gentle Yoga
Perfect for beginners or advanced practitioners wishing to slow down using gentle movement to welcome mind-body awareness.
Yoga Basics
This program is designed for first time yoga students who want to learn the fundamentals of yoga. All levels are invited to attend.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is an ancient guided meditation. Come and join us for this total mental and physical relaxation and rejuvenation practice.
Hatha Yoga
Learn how to rejuvenate your body and mind with simple yoga postures while discovering how yoga connects the body, mind and spirit.
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar yoga is most famous for its emphasis on proper alignment. Props are used to help attain poses and create a sense of ease even in the midst of working with challenging postures.
Good Morning Yoga
Come and join this morning energy booster of asanas, pranayama and meditation. Let these simple practices stretch, energize and balance your body mind and spirit for a bright new day!
Yoga Flow
Flow yoga is an active style of yoga linking poses together with the breath. Flow yoga brings the perfect balance of energy and calm to the body and mind.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini is called the Yoga of Awareness. With simple movements and breath work you will learn how to relieve stress, increase your energy and get to know yourself better than you ever have before.

Jessica Wolf discovered Nia in 1997 while recuperating from repetitive injuries of competitive running. The non-impact dance helped her recover and led to a new connection between her body, mind and emotions. She is the owner of Studio Soma. www.studio-soma.com

Sajit Greene is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance Movement Therapist with a passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies and experience the joy of movement

Anne Hart is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher. She completed teacher training at Shambhava School of Yoga, Tias Little Teacher Training and The Denver Institute of Integrated Yoga.

Steven Ridley began formal study of Qigong, Yogic Meditation and Qi-Healing in 1975. He conducts seminar and retreat programs nationally. His website is http://stevenridleymeditationqigong.com

Lia Ridley was raised in Transylvania, Romania, where she was introduced to
the joy of dance at a young age, by observing the Gypsies. She has performed and taught belly dance all of her adult life.

Adetunji A. Joda, back from retirement, is a native Nigerian of the Yoruba tribe, and has been teaching and
performing since 1974. He is the founder (1979) of the Denver-based dance groups Irepo African Dancers and Drummer, and Joda & Friends. To learn more about this exciting group go to www.afrikandance.com

Hukum Singh is the founder and developer of Resonance Engine experience. In addition to teaching others to appreciate and live the essences of music, he is a Kundalini yoga instructor and member of the Sikh community.

Derik Eselius has studied with world renowned teachers such as Baba Hari Dass, Tias Little & Richard Freeman. He is the director of the Denver Institute of Yoga and teaches nationally. For more about Derik go to www.yogid.com

Stefania Nohavickova, RYT received her yoga certification from the Prana Yoga and Ayurveda Mandala Training Center. She is currently advancing her studies in Yoga Nidra and Yoga Therapy at the PranaYoga & Ayruveda Mandala Training Center.

Leslie Bradley has studied with Iyengar and is certified at the Intermediate level.. She is the director of Blue Spruce Yoga. For more information on Leslie’s classes and teacher training programs go to http://www.bluespruceyoga.com

Patricia Hansen, M.A. has studied with Swami Satchidananda and many other yogis and has taught yoga for over 40 years.
She is an international and national lecturer and a faculty member at Metro State College

Hansa Knox Johnson, LMT, ERYT received her yoga certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She is a trainer of yoga teachers and the proprietor of PranaYoga & Ayruveda Mandala Training Center and Yoga Studio www.pyamandala.com