Hudson Community Services: Community Education, School Age Care, Summer Programs

Integrate what you've learned in Yoga 101 (not a required prerequisite) in this regular yoga class flow. An introduction to the principles of foundation, alignment and breath. Self-awareness and acceptance are essential. Honoring the beginner’s mind, we introduce basic poses that flow together. Build strength, increase flexibility and muscle tone, reduce stress and increase lung capacity. All levels are welcome. You’ll need to bring your own yoga mat. A bottle of water is recommended.

Learn the fastest growing sport in America with Gold Medalist and PPR instructor, Michael Lammer. You will learn how to keep score, how to serve, return serve and play the “No Volley” zone by participating in specialized drills and instruction on court strategies. The last 30 minutes will include organized play. Discussion about which type of paddle suits you will be done during the first session and demo Engage paddles will be available for all classes.

Rapidly improve your pickleball shots, game strategies, and footwork with an emphasis on winning double play. Specific drill play for dinking, spin serves, drop shots, and NVZ lobs will be used to increase your skill level. The last 30 minutes will include organized play emphasizing new skills. Prerequisite: Attendance at Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes, or student has received permission from the instructor to participate.

The Tai Chi Easy™ methods are designed to improve the quality of life for people of all ages. This includes those who may be dealing with disease, chronic pain and health conditions, limited mobility and balance issues, deficient immune systems, anxiety and/or depression. Tai Chi Easy™ uses slow and careful movement without strain to strengthen the body’s own healing forces and is medically proven to support disease prevention, accelerate healing, and reduce stress. It may be done while either sitting or standing. You will be guided through the "Four Baskets of Practice": Body Posture and Movement, Breathwork, Self-Applied Massage, and Meditation. This program is straightforward and highly adaptable, resulting in empowerment in self-care and self-management skills...and it’s FUN. Come join certified Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leaders Kristie Van Frost and Tricia Griffith for this 6-week series.