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| Emily Berreth, instructor for both Gentle Yoga and Pilates Basic, illustrates a pose. Both classes are open to and geared toward adults 50 and older. |
Fitness made easy with OLLI
Health is the No. 1 thing many people take for granted. Being healthy and physically fit is something anyone can do at any age. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is pleased to offer courses that boost your stamina and muscle tone without the risks of high impact exercise.Bringing more than 10 years of fitness experience, Emily Berreth serves as OLLI’s instructor for Gentle Yoga and Pilates Basics courses. According to Berreth, there are numerous benefits to taking the two classes, including improved sleep, finding and developing unused muscles and improved core strength.
The Gentle Yoga curriculum focuses more on utilizing the familiar postures to increase fitness and not the spiritual side of the discipline. Yoga has many benefits to seniors including finding inner peace. Stretching and breathing techniques also are taught allowing students to find a sense of serenity in every environment.
Pilates Basics spotlights the routines that help build flexibility and long, lean muscles. Developing a strong core or center is essential to the exercises that ultimately improve a student’s coordination and balance. The Pilates method gets your mind in tune with your body and is used by professional athletes as well as seniors and children.
“Pilates allows you to learn about yourself and the way your body is capable of moving. It is so much fun to watch students as they discover things about themselves,” Berreth explained.
Upcoming Classes:
- Pilates Basics: 4/14–6/23 (7-8:30 p.m.)
- Gentle Yoga: 4/16–6/18 (7-8:30 p.m.)
