YELLOW SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER
Yoga with Reena
Monday & Thursday, 1:30
Beginner’s yoga on the floor or seated. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87540454978
Qi Gong
Tuesday & Friday, 1-1:45 pm
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Western scientific research confirms that Qi Gong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qi Gong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection. The group follows an easy DVD on the big screen.
In the Great Room
Stretch & Strength with Daphne
Wednesdays 12:15–1 pm - JULY ONLY
Led by YSHS senior Daphne who has trained in dance including ballet, jazz, and modern. This will be a stretch and beginners dance class. Stretching for continued flexibility, and dancing to have fun. We will learn basic dance vocabulary and movement. No equipment or dancewear required. Exercises can be modified for any needs or levels.
In the Great Room
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Wednesday, 2-2:45 pm
For people with Parkinson’s and their spouses or caregivers. This movement class is simple, fun, free-form choreography performed to music, to get the body moving in a way that feels good, enjoyable and socially engaging. The participant works at his/her own potential on that day. Exercises can be modified to suit each individual’s level of comfort and ability. This particular class has been shown to have positive effects on gait speed, strength, balance, and quality of life. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81605830402
Strength Training with Andrew
Thursday, 1 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8112694405
Tai Chi
Friday, 11:30 am
Dee Arianne Rockwood teaches this gentle form of low or no impact exercise that helps maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Lowers blood pressure, improves heart health, reduces inflammation and many more benefits. Master Dee Arianne Rockwood is an accomplished martial artists and Tai Chi Master. In 2018, Dee was recognized and honored with the United States Martial Arts Platinum Achievement Hall of Fame/Hall of Heroes Award for 60 years of active learning, teaching, and competing in Martial Arts.
This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83410302753
Monday & Thursday, 1:30
Beginner’s yoga on the floor or seated. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87540454978
Qi Gong
Tuesday & Friday, 1-1:45 pm
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Western scientific research confirms that Qi Gong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qi Gong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection. The group follows an easy DVD on the big screen.
In the Great Room
Stretch & Strength with Daphne
Wednesdays 12:15–1 pm - JULY ONLY
Led by YSHS senior Daphne who has trained in dance including ballet, jazz, and modern. This will be a stretch and beginners dance class. Stretching for continued flexibility, and dancing to have fun. We will learn basic dance vocabulary and movement. No equipment or dancewear required. Exercises can be modified for any needs or levels.
In the Great Room
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Wednesday, 2-2:45 pm
For people with Parkinson’s and their spouses or caregivers. This movement class is simple, fun, free-form choreography performed to music, to get the body moving in a way that feels good, enjoyable and socially engaging. The participant works at his/her own potential on that day. Exercises can be modified to suit each individual’s level of comfort and ability. This particular class has been shown to have positive effects on gait speed, strength, balance, and quality of life. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81605830402
Strength Training with Andrew
Thursday, 1 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8112694405
Tai Chi
Friday, 11:30 am
Dee Arianne Rockwood teaches this gentle form of low or no impact exercise that helps maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Lowers blood pressure, improves heart health, reduces inflammation and many more benefits. Master Dee Arianne Rockwood is an accomplished martial artists and Tai Chi Master. In 2018, Dee was recognized and honored with the United States Martial Arts Platinum Achievement Hall of Fame/Hall of Heroes Award for 60 years of active learning, teaching, and competing in Martial Arts.
This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83410302753
Annual Flash Mob Events
May 25, 2022
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman and Kristyn Andrews for coordinating and choreographing the event, and ALL the participants. See who you can identify in the video…yes, that is the police chief in the yellow leg warmers!
Click here to see a video of the 2022 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman and Kristyn Andrews for coordinating and choreographing the event, and ALL the participants. See who you can identify in the video…yes, that is the police chief in the yellow leg warmers!
Click here to see a video of the 2022 Flash Mob
May 26, 2021
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Karen Wolford's retirement party, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event in the Great Room. Thank you to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event, and to all the participants.
Click here to see a video of the 2021 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Karen Wolford's retirement party, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event in the Great Room. Thank you to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event, and to all the participants.
Click here to see a video of the 2021 Flash Mob