Fitness & Dance Classes

Sound Steps Walks

Sound Steps Walk-N-Roll (from 0.5 to 2.5 miles): 9:30 am on Wed, Sept 15 at Seward Park. Join us for our fifth annual end-of-summer funwalk! Celebrate your health by walking on this flat, paved trail. Music, snacks and prizes included. Great for beginners or experienced walkers. This event is a joint fundraiser with SE Seattle Senior Center.   Cost: $1-20 suggested donation. Call Mari at (206) 684-4664 to register by Sept 1.

Line Dancing for All Levels- Fun, Fun, Fun! 

In this easy, fun class you will learn line dances to a variety of music like swing, rock and roll, waltz, zydeco and western. This class is open to all levels of dancers, so check it out if you love to move to music. Benefits include increased flexibility and balance, stronger muscles and improved body awareness. New dances explored monthly. Tues, 1-2pm, ongoing.  Cost: Drop-in $10 or 5-week punch card $30/mem, $40/non-mem *only pay when attend.

Beginners Line Dancing Class

Would you like to learn some beginners line dancing moves without feeling intimidated? This class is great for everyone who loves to move to music. Exercise never felt like such fun! You’ll learn the basics and then have the opportunity to stick around after class for the all levels dance class. Try your 1st Line Dancing Class for FREE! Tues, 12:30-1pm, ongoing. Cost: Drop-in $5 or 5-week punch card $15/mem, $20/non-mem *only pay when attend.

Enhance Fitness

This evidence-based exercise program is specifically designed for older adults. Certified instructors use dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching, to help increase your strength, boost your activity levels and elevate your mood. Buy a monthly punch card and attend two or three times a week.

Mon, Wed & Fri, 8:30-9:30am. Cost: $32 (2x/week) or $48 (3x/week) per month.

T'ai Chi: Level I & II

Balancing the Heart Qigong & Yang Tai Chi Form: Previous Tai Chi experience is recommended.
10–11am: Basics of Tai Chi & Qigong for All Levels: Begin your study learning movements for strength, flexibility, balance and confidence.

Tues & Thurs, ongoing 9–10am. Cost: TBD by instructor

For information, contact instructor Karin Collins at (206) 898-5048 or email at karin@karincollins.com
 

 Low-Impact Exercise

Instructor Floy Bishop leads this fun and easy to follow drop-in class with health benefits for all. Socialize while you get in shape– all skill levels welcome. All of the exercises used in this class can be done either sitting or standing. Cost is $1 Suggested Donation. Meets every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10-11 am

Yoga

This class is appropriate for experienced yoga students and beginners able to transition to and from sitting/lying on the floor. We start with warm-up exercises taken from a variety of disciplines. Instructor D’vorah Kost uses a variation of Viniyoga, adaptation of postures, breathing in unity with movement and dynamic movement between positions, while integrating traditional yoga postures. Benefits include improved flexibility, balance, posture and lowered blood pressure. Cost is $5/member, $6/non-member. Thursdays, 2:30-3:45 pm.

Greenwood Strollers

Stay healthy and active by participating in this walking club led hosted by Sound Steps. Join with other members of the community to get exercise and enjoy the neighborhood. All are welcome: grandparents, kids of all ages, moms, dads, dogs, etc.!

Tues, 10am, Cost: Free

Feldenkrais^® Awareness Through Movement^®

Discover this fun and easy movement method that improves your physical movements, your sense of balance and overall well-being. Customized classes engage your brain and body to help you move easier. Beginners welcome! The teacher is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner^CM with 10 years experience. Wear warm, comfortable clothing.

• Tues: 11:15am-2pm

• Thurs: 1-2pm

• Cost: $20/4 wk session, $25/5 wk session, $7 drop-in fee

Classes may be done on the floor or in a chair. Call the instructor if you have questions: LeeAnn Starovasnik, (206) 517-4217.