Learn the martial art made famous by Bruce Lee. Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art that specializes in aggessive close-range combat. Men and women of any size or build can easily learn this. Participants are generally over the age of 16.
Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in room 119 of the Lincoln Elementary School. No classes on February 18, and March 19 and 24.
Call Community Education for more informtion and to register at 218 262-0417.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Kundalini and Hatha Yoga Classes
Jundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Awareness consisting of flowing yoga postures, breath work, deep relaxation, and meditation. All levels are welcome to attend either session:
Thursday evenings January 3 - February 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hibbing High School Library $64.00 for eight sessions
or
Wednesday mornings January 2 - February 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Room 12 $64.00 for eight sessions
Hatha Yoga includes classic isometric postures, breath work, and meditation for increasing the body's alignment, strength, and flexibility. Great for beginners.
Tuesday evenings January 8 - February 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hibbing High School Library $64.00 for eight sessions
Call Community Education for more informtion and to register at 218 262-0417.
Thursday evenings January 3 - February 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hibbing High School Library $64.00 for eight sessions
or
Wednesday mornings January 2 - February 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Room 12 $64.00 for eight sessions
Hatha Yoga includes classic isometric postures, breath work, and meditation for increasing the body's alignment, strength, and flexibility. Great for beginners.
Tuesday evenings January 8 - February 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hibbing High School Library $64.00 for eight sessions
Call Community Education for more informtion and to register at 218 262-0417.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Stress Free Holidays
Does just the thought of the holidays make you tense? Here are tips to help you create and enjoy your holiday celebrations:
- Unclutter your schedule by planning ahead and learning to say "no."
- Identify a few special traditions that were part of your childhood: decorating the tree, baking cookies, lighting the menorah or singing carols for the neighbors.
- Set realistic expectations. Accept people and things for the way they are and remember the positive qualities that make them unique.
- Give to others and it will create joy for you.
- Keep a sense of balance and moderation by taking a break in the middle of holiday shopping, limiting your caffeine and alcohol consumption, getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night, sticking to a moderate exercise routine and reserving some quiet time for yourself.
- Unclutter your schedule by planning ahead and learning to say "no."
- Identify a few special traditions that were part of your childhood: decorating the tree, baking cookies, lighting the menorah or singing carols for the neighbors.
- Set realistic expectations. Accept people and things for the way they are and remember the positive qualities that make them unique.
- Give to others and it will create joy for you.
- Keep a sense of balance and moderation by taking a break in the middle of holiday shopping, limiting your caffeine and alcohol consumption, getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night, sticking to a moderate exercise routine and reserving some quiet time for yourself.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Tips to Avoid the Flu
During this year's flu season, protect yourself and your family by following these helpful tips:
Get a flu immunization. The single best way to prevent flu is to get immunized each year.
Cover your cough. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs.
Wash your hands! Cleaning your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleanser will help protect you from getting sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
If you do become sick, try to stay home from work or school to help prevent others from catching your illness.
Get a flu immunization. The single best way to prevent flu is to get immunized each year.
Cover your cough. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs.
Wash your hands! Cleaning your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleanser will help protect you from getting sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
If you do become sick, try to stay home from work or school to help prevent others from catching your illness.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Build Your Bones
Drink milk? It may be the best thing you can do to plan for retirement. Calcium from milk and other sources can help prevent osteoporosis later in life. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thin and susceptible to breaking. Prevention is the key:
- Eat a calcium-rich diet. Experts recommend 1000 mg of calcium a day up to age 65 and 1500 mg daily after that.
- Alcohol, caffeine or a lack of vitamin D can interfere with calcium absorption. You can get vitamin D from fortified milk and your body manufactures the vitamin after exposure to sunlight.
- Exercise is helpful in building and maintaining strong bones. Weight bearing exercise such as walking, jogging and stair climbing will increase strength, but only as long as you maintain the program.
- Smoking makes you more susceptible to osteoporosis.
- Eat a calcium-rich diet. Experts recommend 1000 mg of calcium a day up to age 65 and 1500 mg daily after that.
- Alcohol, caffeine or a lack of vitamin D can interfere with calcium absorption. You can get vitamin D from fortified milk and your body manufactures the vitamin after exposure to sunlight.
- Exercise is helpful in building and maintaining strong bones. Weight bearing exercise such as walking, jogging and stair climbing will increase strength, but only as long as you maintain the program.
- Smoking makes you more susceptible to osteoporosis.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Control High Blood Pressure
Follow these tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
8 things you can do to control high blood pressure.
1. Maintain a healthy weight: Limit portion sizes and try to eat only as many calories as you burn a day - or less if you are trying to lose weight.
2. Create a healthy eating plan: Follow an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Also use foods that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
3. Reduce salt and sodium intake: Pay attention to food labels, choosing foods that are lower in sodium. Limit sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg, or about 1 teaspoons worth, of salt a day. Avoid fast food.
4. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
5. Become more physically active. Work up at least 30 minutes each day of a moderate-level activity. Try walking or bicycling each day.
6. Quit smoking. Smoking increases your chances of having a stroke, heart disease and several types of cancer.
7. Talk with your health care professional. Ask what your blood pressure numbers are and what they mean.
8. Take medication as prescribed. If you are taking medication, make sure you understand what it’s for and how and when to take it and then take it as your doctor recommends.
8 things you can do to control high blood pressure.
1. Maintain a healthy weight: Limit portion sizes and try to eat only as many calories as you burn a day - or less if you are trying to lose weight.
2. Create a healthy eating plan: Follow an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Also use foods that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
3. Reduce salt and sodium intake: Pay attention to food labels, choosing foods that are lower in sodium. Limit sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg, or about 1 teaspoons worth, of salt a day. Avoid fast food.
4. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
5. Become more physically active. Work up at least 30 minutes each day of a moderate-level activity. Try walking or bicycling each day.
6. Quit smoking. Smoking increases your chances of having a stroke, heart disease and several types of cancer.
7. Talk with your health care professional. Ask what your blood pressure numbers are and what they mean.
8. Take medication as prescribed. If you are taking medication, make sure you understand what it’s for and how and when to take it and then take it as your doctor recommends.
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