Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2021

48 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required REMOTE Facial Yoga Forget the facelift! This natural method engages muscle activity to improve your looks regardless of your age and gender. Discover easy exercises, done while sitting, to tone muscles in the jaw, mouth, eyes, and forehead; reduce wrinkles and sagging skin; and allow more oxygen and nutrients to reach skin cells, giving the appearance of a fuller and more youthful look. Bring a small standing mirror, metal teaspoon, unsharpened pencil, and face moisturizer. CE-FITNS 2056, 1 Sat., Feb. 6, 12:30-3:30 pm. $52. H Cuevas. #21537 NEW! REMOTE Think Positive Having trouble feeling positive or optimistic in these most challenging times? You are not alone. Research indicates that having a positive attitude and thinking optimistically can have a significant impact on our physical, mental and emotional health. Learn strategies and techniques that will enable you to increase your ability to achieve your goals, improve communication and relationships, and generally enhance the quality of your life. CE-PRSDV 2192, 4 Wed., Mar. 31-Apr. 21, 2:00-3:30 pm, $78. A Wainer. #21760. MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION REMOTE Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Have you wanted to try meditation but did not think it was for you? During this one-session class, we will explore several types of meditation that you can incorporate in your daily life. CE-PRSDV 2105VA, 1 Mon., Feb. 8, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $26. E Wind. #21562 REMOTE Mindful Eating Do you eat for emotional reasons? Have you lost pleasure in eating? Come learn how to maintain a healthy attitude toward eating, while still enjoying your food. Through mindful eating, you will learn many easy and practical exercises to encourage a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. CE-HLTH 2069VA, 1 Wed., Feb. 10, 10:00-12:00 noon, $26. E Wind. #21561 REMOTE Becoming Unstuck: Transformation through Mind, Body & Spirit Whether our “stuckness” is due to circumstances, stress, decisions, illness, etc., science-based mind-body medicine is a powerful tool to move forward. This workshop will introduce meditation, biofeedback, and guided imagery. Discover the potential of a wide range of benefits, including deepening self- awareness and intuition, improved sleep and mental functioning, improvement in pain, and reduced blood pressure. CE-PRSDV 2164VA, $37. S Charbonier. Sec. A: 1 Tues., Jan. 26, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. #21332 Sec. B: 1 Wed., Jan. 27, 6:00-8:00 pm. #21333 Sec. C: 1 Sun., Jan. 31, 1:00-3:00 pm. #21334 SPORTS & FITNESS Please consult a physician before attending any physical fitness classes. Strength Training for Women An introduction to the principles of strength training with an emphasis on technique and injury prevention. Instruction in bodyweight training and equipment usage will assist in designing personalized workout routines for use at home or the gym. Wear comfortable attire and sneakers. CE-FITNS 2085, 10 Wed., Jan. 27-Apr. 7 (skip 3/17), 7:00-8:30 pm, PEB-Fitness Center, $197. R Varian. #21412 Strength Training for Men Geared for the beginner, this course will cover the fundamentals of equipment use; proper form; design of a workout routine; progression and variation; spotting; and gym navigation. Participants will complete a supervised full-body workout during each class and will acquire an exercise toolbox of compound and isolation exercises for use at home or in the gym. Minors ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent. CE-FITNS 2089, 8 Thurs., Jan. 28-Mar. 25 (skip 3/18), 7:00-8:30 pm, PEB-Fitness Center, $166. R Varian. #21413 Hatha & Kundalini Yoga Combines Hatha Yoga (posture alignment, strength, and flexibility), with Kundalini Yoga (breath techniques and movement) to regenerate and heal the nervous system, releasing powerful, healing, youth hormones. This balances, harmonizes, and rejuvenates body, mind, and emotional systems for profound healing and youthfulness. Bring yoga mat, towel, or firm sitting-meditation cushion. CE-FITNS 2010, 12 Thurs., Feb. 18-May 6, 7:00-9:00 pm, PEB-Mat Room, $285. M Orfino. #21366 Tai Chi for All Ages Tai Chi is a centuries old exercise that is appropriate for people of all ages and fitness levels. It is taught in slow, relaxed movements that are simple and graceful, and aids with balance, coordination, and concentration. It has long been known as a way to promote health and longevity in Chinese culture, and is often called meditation in motion CE-FITNS 2015, 10 Thurs., Jan. 28-Apr. 1, 9:30-11:00 am, KNC-4, $181. K Whitten. #21559