Health Fitness & Recreation - Northcote College Community Education

Pilates 1 (Mat for Beginners)
Limited to 10 Students
Enjoy this dynamic system of exercise that integrates mind, body and breathing to help you achieve your fitness goals. Energize, stretch and strengthen your body. Suitable for beginners and all ages.

Pilates 2 (Mat for Intermediate)
Limited to 12 Students
Fun yet challenging, this Pilates Mat Class will take you to the next level of fitness. Learn the classic Pilates exercises and sequences that will strengthen, stretch, tone and relax your body, increasing the mind-body connection. You’ll feel awesome and see results fast!

Pilates - Theraband Body Sculpting
Limited to 12 Students
Define and sculpt your muscles with fun exercises using a theraband (resistance band). You’ll feel great and see results fast! Suitable for all ages. One 125cm theraband can be purchased from the tutor on the first night - $12 BLUE for Beginners, BLACK for Intermediate (Please bring correct change.) Or bring your own theraband.

NEW!
Pilates - Ball Body Sculpting
Limited to 12 Students
Have a ball while improving muscle tone and sculpting your body. If you've done Pilates for Beginners or Intermediate and want something different this class is for you. Balls available from tutor on the first night ($10 please bring correct change). Or bring your own 15cm diameter soft/bounce ball.

NEW!
Ageing Well for Women
Women universally experience a time of personal evolution during midlife and menopause. A generation of women 40-60+ are pioneering new models for their relationships, health, personal & professional well-being. This interactive, research-based course is an invitation to come and feel supported in exploring questions that are relevant to you. Topics are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the women who attend.
Eg Natural approaches to making peace with hormones, Understanding why relationships change in the second half of a woman's life,
What it means to our health to keep expanding our capacity for creativity and pleasure,
The gift of owning your vocation vs simply working in a job,
Body image and beauty no matter how young you are.
Tutor: Wende Jowsey MAEd

Successful Fishing
Learn techniques to catch common table species from the Waitemata Harbour and inner Hauraki Gulf . You can target Snapper, King fish, John Dory, Trevally, Kahawai and others - some available all year. Boat and land-based techniques will be covered.
Tutor: Kevin Lydiard

Yoga for Everyone
Work to your own level and learn Hatha Yoga. Start with basic postures and progress to flowing yoga sequences. Improve your flexibility and strength with traditional postures that create space and energy flow within the body. Included in this course will be breathing techniques to vitalize the body along with meditation and relaxation to cultivate a peaceful mind. Please wear comfortable loose clothing, bring a mat and blanket/jacket and advise instructor if you are pregnant or have health concerns.
Tutor: Monday - Gerald Lopez, Wednesday - Naomi Ankers

New
Yoga with a Touch of Tai Chi
Yoga will help you improve your posture and flexibility, gain body tone and strength and learn to breathe. Help prevent falls with Tai Chi / Qui Gong which gives additional attention to balance. But most of all learn to relax and be positive within yourself in this course - ideal for mature students.
Tutor: Karin Brown Karin's Profile

New
Zumba
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward health and joy. Zumba Fitness is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Ditch the workout and COME JOIN THE PARTY!!
Wear loose, comfortable clothing; bring an old pair of socks to go over your sports shoes, a towel, water to drink & a sweater for afterwards. All ages welcome.
Tutor: Donna Kutia

" I love this class.."

"Highlight of week, I love this class" mellow, friendly atmosphere, tutor is sensitive and helpful, covers a variety of exercises. I have learnt a lot."

"Danielle is a wonderful, engaging teacher who cares about her students & has a great knowledge of yoga."
- Yvette

"Great for beginners. Has helped me manage my back pain."
- Janine

"Very knowledgeable teacher.."

"Fun, relaxing class, great for stress release!"

"Relaxed, friendly, approachable, very knowledgeable teacher.”

"Very practical....."

"Clear and understandable. Very enthusiastic tutor, extremely well prepared."
- Alexander

"Very practical. A wealth of information covered"
- Kenny

"...a safe and relaxing environment."

"The pace was good for a beginner & it was encouraging to learn new exercises & build strength each week" - Fran

"Tutor has a good knowledge of Pilates and creates a safe and relaxing environment" - Anne

"...most impressed by the content and the progress made during this course. A fabulous introduction to Pilates. Wonderful tutor!"

"Tutor was extremely helpful...."

"Wonderful course. Tutor has a calming influence. I liked the use of props – not sitting cross-legged for a long time."
– Yvonne S

"Great mix of techniques, strengthening body and soul. Tutor was extremely helpful, caring and aware of student needs."
– Lorraine C

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