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ESSENTRICS STRENGTHING AND TONING: Thursdays, 10 a.m. This is a full body workout that
rapidly changes the shape of your body through a dynamic combination of strengthening, stretching
and toning. The technique develops lean, strong and flexible muscles with immediate changes to your
posture. Perfect for men and women of all fitness levels, this program rebalances the body, prevents
and treats injuries and unlocks tight joints. With diverse music, this equipment-free workout leaves you
feeling energized, youthful and healthy. ESSENTRICS is the technique seen on the show “Classical
Stretch” which has been on PBS since 1999 and taught by Miranda Esmonde-White , a former ballerina who has created
this unique and effective program. All you need is a mat, a hand towel for your neck and an optional strap. Cost is $10,
taught by certified ESSENTRICS Instructor, Elissa Rioux. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Elissa
at 207-967-5393 or e-mail: elissarioux@yahoo.com. Never tried ESSENTRICS? Come try a free first class! (Mention
this at sign up)

ESSENTRICS GENTLE STRETCH: Mondays, 8:30 a.m. This slow-paced and gentle, age reversing
workout will help to release tight muscles, rebalance joints and restore the entire body. Regain your
flexibility and mobility while slowly building strength and reawakening the power of your 650 muscles.
Designed for men and women of all ages who are new to the technique, would like a relaxed pace
exercise routine, may be less mobile, have atrophy-related stiffness, frozen shoulder, chronic aches
and pains, want to work on improving posture, or haven’t exercised in a while. All you need is a mat, a
hand towel for your neck and an optional strap. Cost is $10, taught by certified ESSENTRICS Instructor, Elissa Rioux. If
you have any questions, please call 207-967-5393 or e-mail elissarioux@gmail.com. Never tried ESSENTRICS? Come
try a free first class! (Mention this at sign up)

DAO YIN SHENG GONG: Wednesdays,10 to 11 a.m. This Stretch and Balance is the most popular and most helpful
class for recovering one’s balance. It utilizes an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system of gentle twisting
motions, breath control, stimulation of acupressure points in the body and mental development. These fluid harmonious
movements will improve energy circulation, loosen the joints, tone up and oxygenate muscles and relax the nervous
system. Cost is $8 per lesson, registration not required, pay before class. Contact instructor Richard Curtis
407-923-9310 or www.peacerivertaichi.com.

TAI CHI/QIGONG: Fridays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The most basic and first ever tai chi form, "13 Postures" will continue
through early 2018. This class is the very beginning of a tai chi practice and will lead to a more harmonious life and
better health overall. Originally, the philosophy for this class was taken from Lao Tzu's "Dao Te Ching". The class
remains open, no special clothing is needed and no prior experience is required. Each class is $12 and students drop in,
drop out as they wish. Registration not required. Please note: BIGU (Traditional Chinese Water fasting for better health)
and Guo Lin qigong targeting cancer and many other debilitating illnesses) both remain viable as possible
classes. These classes will be scheduled based upon interest in the local community.

TAI CHI SINGLE FAN FORM: This class will run for 10 weeks on Mondays starting, January 29, 10 to
11 a.m. This form is for everyone, men and women. It is designed to improve your balance, increase
brain activity, and build strength. It is a fun way to relieve stress. It is not necessary to have any tai chi
experience, only a desire to have fun and improve balance and health. The cost is $100 for the 10
weeks plus the $20 cost of the fans. It is limited to 10 students. Sign up at PGICA 941-637-1655.
Contact Mary Cel Curtis at mcurtis.fff@gmail.com or through our website www.peacerivertaichi.com if
you have questions.

YOGA: Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This class is taught by Linda Anderson, Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher. The
yoga workout is designed to accommodate a beginner as well as an intermediate student. If you have difficulty getting
down and up on the mat, the class can accommodate you while sitting in a chair. Sessions are $10, registration not
required. You will need a mat and comfortable clothes. Please do not have a heavy breakfast. For further information or
if you have questions, please call Linda Anderson 941-575-3500 or lindakayanderson@aol.com.

ZUMBA FIESTA: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $10 a session, registration not required.
Experience an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring
movements meant to engage and captivate for life. Zumba routines feature interval training sessions where
fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add
some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA. Contact Carla with questions at
941-276-1887 or e-mail carlap29@hotmail.com.

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