HTH-928 ONLN-Intermediate Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Intermediate Tai Chi | This Intermediate Tai Chi class builds on the Yang Style Simplified Short Form learned in Beginner Tai Chi, which is required. Students continue refining slow, smooth movements coordinated with deep breathing to support physical and mental health. This standing, weight-bearing practice often called meditation in motion strengthens cardiovascular health, bones, and balance, supports joint comfort, and promotes mental clarity, improved mood, reduced anxiety, and overall wellbeing. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 208.

HTH-928 PASD-Tai Chi for Health and We

Section Info: Pasadena | Tai Chi for Health and Wellness | Tai Chi offers well-documented health benefits, including improved blood pressure, balance, focus, strength, flexibility, endurance, bone density, and immune function, with anti-aging effects. This ancient, mindful movement practice suits all fitness levels-beginners build strong foundations, while experienced students refine skills. Movements are typically done standing but can be modified for seated practice. No equipment is needed; just wear loose, comfortable clothing.

HTH-928 SCSC-Beginner Tai Chi

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Beginner Tai Chi | No class May 25 | This Beginner Tai Chi class offers a gentle, standing exercise program for mental and physical wellbeing, featuring Yang Style Simplified Short Form as taught by Master Cheng Man-Ch'ing. Slow, smooth movements combined with deep breathing promote strength, balance, and relaxation. Often described as "meditation in motion," Tai Chi supports cardiovascular health, bone strength, balance, joint comfort, and overall mobility, while also improving mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing.

HTH-928 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-928 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-928 SSAC-Tai Chi

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Tai Chi | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise that promotes balance, chi circulation, health, and longevity. The Yang Style short form guides students through a natural range of motion over their center of gravity. Consistent practice improves posture, circulation, joint flexibility, and body awareness while integrating mind and body. Benefits include improved balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, reduced stress, and enhanced mental wellbeing.

HTH-929 ASRC-Self Defense

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | No class May 25 | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-929 ASRC-Tai Chi

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Tai Chi | No class May 25 | This course provides instruction on improving and maintaining health through education and awareness of movement and balance concepts and practices. Topics include muscle groups, fall prevention, maintaining and improving coordination, and improved balance.

HTH-929 COSR- Tai Chi Beginner

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Tai Chi Beginner | No class May 25 | This beginner Tai Chi class is perfect for those new to the practice. You'll explore fundamental principles through the Yang Simplified 24 Form. Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise system using slow, smooth movements to relax the body and mind. It supports overall health, strengthens the cardiovascular and immune systems, and enhances mobility and balance. Suggested Equipment: Comfortable clothing and flexible shoes.

HTH-929 COSR- Tai Chi Intermediate/Adv

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Tai Chi Intermediate/ Advanced | No class May 25 | This Intermediate to Advanced Tai Chi class is for students familiar with the Yang Simplified 24 Form. It builds on core principles by introducing the Yang Simplified 88 Form. Tai Chi uses slow, smooth movements to relax both body and mind, while improving general health, mobility, and balance. It also strengthens the cardiovascular and immune systems.

HTH-929 COSR-Self Defense

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | No class May 25 | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-929 Functional Mobility/Balance II

Section Info: Note: Tai Chi with Yoga Influence.

HTH-929 Functional Mobility/Balance II

Section Info: Note: Senior Self Defense. No class February 16.

HTH-929 Functional Mobility/Balance II

Section Info: Note: Comprehensive.

HTH-929 PASD-Self Defense

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.