Use Movement to Boost Your Mood

June 1, 2021 by Leave a comment

From our friends at the Monday Campaigns:

Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but regular movement—whether it’s dance, running, tennis, or yoga—can also have an immediate impact on your mental health and well-being.

Many forms of physical activity offer physiological benefits because they trigger a series of chemicals events that help improve brain function and regulate mood. And regardless of your current level of physical fitness, there is an endless number of exercises and movements you can practice—anytime or anywhere—to help relieve stress.

But to truly take advantage of the benefits of physical activity, one must understand the basics of how the different exercises and movements affect the body and mind.

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Let’s Get Physical on the Square

August 29, 2020 by Leave a comment

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Decatur Active Living is offering free community classes on the Old Courthouse Square during September.

Sessions are free to the community, however they are limited to 10 participants. Please pre-register at the links below. Bring your water bottle.

All activities will be physically distanced and masks are required.

Tai Chi/Qigong – Tuesdays, 9 am
Join us on the Decatur Square for a refreshing start to the day for Tai Chi-Qigong moving meditation with Neil and Steve (Tai Chi-Qigong 4 LIFE).  These ancient internal arts are full body, brain and energy cleansing and enhancing methods.  We hope you will try the process and see how it goes for you!    For information contact:  Stephen Dorage, 404-617-0071 or Neil Norton, 404-271-6526.
Click here to sign up for Tai Chi:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A8AB29A2FF2-taichi

Yoga – Fridays, 9am
Join Cheryl on the Square for an all-levels yoga practice to kick off your weekend. We will work with our breath as we practice both standing and seated poses. You will leave feeling energized and ready for the day. Bring your mat and any props that you may want. Books make good blocks and beach towels make good yoga blankets.
Click here to sign up for Yoga:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A8AB29A2FF2-yoga

Wellness Wednesday – Wednesday, 10 – 10:45 am and 2 – 2:45 pm
Join the Active Living Athletic staff for some fun physical activities for elementary age children.  Sessions may include exercises, sports conditioning, fun games, and more. Masks are required. Bring a water bottle.
Class size is limited to 10. To sign up for a class email Stacy.Green@decaturga.com.

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Qigong and Tai Chi at Decatur Recreation Center

June 21, 2013 by 2 Comments

 Tai Chi 2 Style 24Looking for something new to keep in shape? We have some fun classes starting up that might be of interest. Be sure to register by July 6; classes begin the week of July 8.  Registration is on WebTrac – use the registration numbers below.

 Qigong
Instructor: Steve Dorage

 On Monday evenings (July 8 – August 26) from 6:30 – 7:30pm an Introduction to Qigong will be presented.  This class is for beginners and those looking to improve their balance, stress/tension relief, and overall health improvement.  Goals for the eight weeks of class (depending on student input/output) could be: improves balance, reduces blood pressure, reduces stress and releases anxiety, reduces chronic pain of arthritis and Fibromalgia, reduces pain from digestive disorders, improves self-esteem, increases energy, improves breathing and increases physical strength and flexibility. 

 Online Registration Information
Reg. #: 143010-08
Registration deadline is July 6th

Tai Chi
Instructor: Steve Dorage

 On Thursday evenings (July 11 – August 29) from 6:30 – 8:00pm and Introduction to Tai Chi – Yang-style 24 form – will be provided.  This is for beginners and intermediate level students.  Emphasis will be on the health and longevity benefits of Tai Chi practice.  Goals for the eight weeks of class (depending on student input/output) could be: improves balance, reduces blood pressure, reduces stress and releases anxiety, reduces chronic pain of arthritis and Fibromalgia, reduces pain from digestive disorders, improves self-esteem, increases energy, improves breathing and increases physical strength and flexibility.   

 Online Registration Information
Reg. #: 143010-09
Registration deadline is July 6th

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