Health & Wellbeing

  • ADVANCED KARATE & SELF DEFENSE


    About:

    A class where Kin Shin Kai advanced students and instructors can hone their higher level skills and receive ongoing mentoring to continually improve their instructing skills for other classes they teach. Class activities include elements of Goju Kensha, Koryu Uchinadi, Silat Tai Chi, behavoural and physical self defense and knowledge of the human body and how it works.
    Tutor/Facilitator: sensei George Ciechanowicz: 0403 073 463 or kinshinfback@hotmail.com or www.kinshinkai@hotmail.com
    Date: Term 3: Tuesday 8 August, 7 weeks
    Term 4: Tuesday 1 October, 9 weeks
    Time: 7.00 - 8.30 pm
    Cost: Please contact Tutor as above

    * Please enrol directly with instructor for this course

  • BODY BALLET FITNESS


    About:

    Enter the magical world of ballet and learn ballet-like graceful movements, basic postures, simple combinations, plus cool down / relaxation on the mat with yoga and pilates elements. Benefits may include sculptured body, flexibility, improved balance, increased energy, elegance and grace. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Luda Chertsnov
    Date: Term 3: Tuesday, 18 July, 10 weeks

    Term 4: Tuesday, 10 October, 10 weeks
    Time: 9.15 - 10.15 am
    Cost: Term 3: $140 / $120

    Term 4: $140 / $120

    * Concession available for this course

  • CHENG MING TAI CHI & QI GONG


    About:

    Tai Chi & Qi Gong (Eastern principles). Improve posture, core strength, balance and energy. Decrease inflammation, sleep disorders, life management issues and learn self defence applications. Helps balance your inner harmony and calms the mind.
    Suitable for all ages.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Miriam Rosewarne
    Date: Term 3: Wednesday 19 July, 10 weeks
    Term 4: Wednesday 18 October, 9 weeks
    Time: 7.15 – 8.15 pm
    Cost: Term 3: $160 / $140 concession
    Term 4: $144 / $126 concession

    * Concession available for this course

  • GENTLE EXERCISES


    About:

    Movement to music for seniors in a friendly & relaxed environment. Improves overall fitness and wellbeing.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Luda Cherstnov
    Date: Term 3: Tuesday 18 July, 10 weeks
    Term 4: Tuesday 10 October, 9 weeks
    Time: 10.45 - 11.45 am
    Cost: Term 3: $70
    Term 4: $63

  • HATHA YOGA


    About:

    Relax, improve strength & flexibility. Bring a rug, cushion & mat to lie on. No experience necessary.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Virginia Hunter
    Date: Term 3:
    Wednesday 19 July, 10 weeks
    Friday 21 July, 10 weeks

    Term 4:
    Wednesday 11 October, 10 weeks
    Friday 13 October, 10 weeks
    Time: Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00pm
    Friday 8.25 - 9.25am
    Cost: Term 3:
    Wednesday: $140 / $120 concession
    Friday: $140 / $120

    Term 4:
    Wednesday: $140 / $120 concession
    Friday: $140 / $120

    * Concession available for this course

  • MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)


    About:

    This course develops new ways to respond to life’s challenges. Learn simple meditation techniques you can apply in daily life to assist with stress, anxiety, depression & health issues.

    www.mindfulnessmeditation.net.au
    Tutor/Facilitator: Michelle Morris: 9499 1585 or michma@tpg.com.au
    Date: Term 3: No program
    Term 4: Thursday 12 October, 8 weeks
    Time: 6.30 – 9.00 pm
    Cost: Contact Michelle Morris as above.

    * Please enrol directly with instructor for this course

    * Concession available for this course

  • PILATES


    About:

    Strengthening & stretching exercise program. Suitable for men & women of all ages and levels of fitness.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Nora Woollard: 9499 9326
    Date: Term 3: Monday 17 July, 10 weeks
    Term 4: Monday 9 October, 7 weeks
    Time: 9.30 - 10.30 am and / or 5.30 - 6.30 pm
    Cost: Contact Nora Woollard as above.

    * Please enrol directly with instructor for this course

  • SOCIAL LAWN BOWLS


    About:

    Come along and learn how to play lawn bowls in a relaxed and easy going environment at the Ivanhoe Bowling Club.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Colin Higgins
    Date: Term 3: No sessions
    Term 4: Monday October 9 and 16; November 20 and 27; December 4 and 11; 6 weeks
    Time: 10.30 - 12 noon
    Cost: Free

  • TAI CHI FOR ALL LEVELS


    About:

    Improve your health, fitness, strength and balance.

    Decrease stress, anxiety and joint inflammation.

    Suitable for all age groups.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Miriam Rosewarne
    Date: Term 3: Monday 17 July, 10 weeks
    Term 4: Monday 16 October, 9 weeks
    Time: 11.00 – 12 noon
    Cost: Term 3: $160 / $140 concession
    Term 4: $144 / $126 concession

    * Concession available for this course

  • WALKERS AND TALKERS


    About:

    Energetic one hour walk around the Banyule area followed by optional tea/coffee at a local coffee shop.
    Tutor/Facilitator: Margaret Wallace and Pam Beckett
    Date: Term 3: Friday 21 July, 10 weeks
    Term 4: Friday 13 October, 10 weeks
    Time: 9.30 – 11.00 am
    Cost: Free except for optional tea / coffee money.