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BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS: TuesdayTutor/Facilitator: Vinod Kumar Bollywood Dance is a combination of traditional and modern free style dancing with exciting music, which is choreographed to get the full benefit of dancing as well as helping to shape and tone your body. This is suitable for any age group and improves your flexibility and stamina. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
EMOTIONAL HEALTH: What We Need for Lives That ThriveTutor/Facilitator: Michael Keith Meeting our emotional needs, plays a vital role in our overall wellbeing. This practical course offers a coherent and empowering approach to taking charge of our mental health. We explore our core emotional needs (eg: attention, security, control, connection) and the inborn guidance systems we sue to meet them. We look at how stress develops when emotional needs are not met or unsuitably met, and its links with anxiety and depression. We explore how applying this knowledge can help shape effective and fulfilled lives. Fees: NZ$85 - Please bring a notebook Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
GROUP FITNESS CLASSTutor/Facilitator: Emma Crow Get ready to sweat, strengthen, and move better in a fun and supportive group setting! This full-body workout is designed for all fitness levels and combines cardio, strength, and mobility training to help you: - burn calories and lose weight - build strength and endurance - improve mobility and flexibility - boost energy and confidence. Open to all fitness levels, this workout class is sure to become a fixture in your healthy routine. Join us at Tawa College and take the next step in your fitness journey! Fees: NZ$80 - Bring a yoga mat, if desired Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
MEDITATION - AN INTRODUCTIONTutor/Facilitator: Kim Chamberlain This course offers a simple introduction to Meditation, covering: What is Meditation? What are the benefits? Simple techniques for entering a meditative state Two guided meditations The tutor will bring a few meditation pyramids for those who would like the experience of sitting within one while meditation. Please bring a cushion if you would like to try this. There will also be a short discussion about mindfulness and about channelling and how it could help with meditation. No prior meditation experience if required, just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Your tutor, Kim Chamberlain offers a range of spiritual services including meditation, channelling and spiritual readings. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
PILATES: Beginner TuesdayTutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have not done an exercise programme before. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
PILATES: (Wednesday morning)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers This class is held at the Tawa Community Centre in Oxford Street. Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. This class is suitable for all levels. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Pilates: Beginner (Thursday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have not done an exercise programme before. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
PILATES: Beginner (Wednesday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
PILATES: Intermediate (Monday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for those who have done a Pilates class before. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
SELF DEFENCE ESSENTIALS: Krav Maga(Age 15+)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Kani This 3-hour, self-defense essentials workshop is designed for beginners of all fitness levels, and will provide you with a fun and useful introduction to the fundamentals of the IKMF Krav Maga civilian self-defense curriculum. Whether you have previous martial arts experience or are brand new to self-defense, this workshop will provide you with practical, easy-to-learn techniques that can help you protect yourself in a dangerous or violent situation. By the end of the workshop you’ll leave with the confidence to take action and to effectively respond in a situation, rather than feeling helpless. In this workshop, you will learn: The essential principles of developing a self-defense mindset, including how to use controlled aggression as a tool to defend against violence. We’ll also discuss the key practical, psychological, and legal considerations you need to keep in mind when defending yourself. Simple but effective strikes designed for real-world self-defense situations. Reflexive blocking and deflection techniques that are intuitive and easy to practice. How to use everyday, common objects as self-defense tools in unexpected situations. How to prevent and escape some of the most common self-defense problems. Krav Maga is a highly effective self-defense system that was originally developed for military use but has since been adapted to suit the unique needs of various groups, including law enforcement, VIP protection teams, civilians, women, children, and people with physical disabilities. Known for its practicality and ease of learning, Krav Maga is designed to help individuals of all backgrounds and abilities protect themselves with confidence. The civilian version of Krav Maga, in particular, emphasizes minimizing harm to yourself, quickly neutralizing threats, and escaping to safety as soon as possible. It’s a system built on simple, straightforward techniques that anyone can learn and apply. Whether you're looking to build confidence and feel more empowered or simply want to feel more prepared in everyday situations, this workshop is for you. We look forward to having you with us! Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
TAI CHI KUNG FU FAN 1Tutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez This Fan form is very popular in Asean countries early morning exercise in the park. It is a gift from Chinese culture and a jewel to last for a very long time. This is an active form. Just right for active people. You learn to use the Fan and your body together. You learn as a group and learn to move together. It is visually quite a party activity. Learning is a challenge initially, but going past the challenge it is exhilarating and very enjoyable. It is healthy for those who need to move their legs, arms and body more. It helps you keeping your mind present in each moment in the fan form. Helps you have a moment to yourself and find peace. Come and learn. These Lessons will be at the group's pace. Everyone will be provided with a Fan to borrow or buy. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
TAI CHI: BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez Tai Chi is an exciting, fun, exercise for your body and mind. This is the art and exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy. flexible, balanced, active, sociable and youthful. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
TAI CHI: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez This is for those who had taken the Beginners Taichi course for two terms and would like to improve, refine and develop their physical knowledge about taiChi. This class will concentrate on contemporary hand forms. Taichi is an exciting, fun, exercise for your body and mind.This is the art and exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy. flexible, balanced, active,sociable and youthful. For those who have attended Tai Chi before this is an opportunity to extend your skills and knowledge. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Yoga: Beginner (Thursday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
YOGA: Beginner (Wednesday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Fee includes a materials pack. Fees: NZ$105 - Includes materials pack Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
ZUMBA - Nuny's Fitness DanceTutor/Facilitator: Carla Villarreal Zumba Fitness dance combines dance and exercise, reducing stress while enjoying great music and positive vibes. Sweat, smile and feel amazing with every move! Fees: NZ$80 |
