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Comprehensive Class Schedule
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Aquatics Classes Arthritis Classes (TRIM): class members are led through flexibility, range of motion, muscle strengthening exercises and endurance-building activities developed by the Arthritis Foundation and the Aquatic Exercise Association. Classes vary from Intro to Arthritis to Advanced, depending on your experience and comfort level in the water.
Gentle Waves: A combination of therapeutic exercise with low-level aerobic intensity.
H2O Aerobics: A moderate to high-intensity aquatic aerobic class ending with arthritis range-of-motion exercises as a cool-down.
Water Tai Chi: A program with gentle rhythmic movements that promote balance, coordination, flexibility, range-of-motion and a feeling of well-being, with breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques.
Advanced Water Tai Chi: A class that focuses primarily on deep-level relaxation and imagery associated with the process, along with tai chi motions. Not recommended for first-time Water Tai Chi participants.
Swim Lessons, private or semi-private, are taught by certified instructors to swimmers of all ages (including children) and of all ability levels.
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Energy Work Reiki is a non-intrusive, hands-on energetic healing technique promoting balance and natural well-being. Reiki is helpful for relieving stress, pain, injuries, headaches, depression, pre-and post-operative stress.
Reiki Education classes are offered to those who desire to learn more about the healing nature of Reiki. Traditional Usui Reiki classes are offered for Level I, Level II and Master/Teacher training (Reiki III).
Reiki Shares is a group experience offered to practitioners and those who want to learn more about Reiki, held the first Thursday of each month from 6:45 – 9:00 pm.
Chakra Balancing involves the subtle energy systems of the body and the effects of changes on our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states of being. Balance within the systems will enhance our sense of wellbeing.
Electromagnetic Field Balancing Technique (EMF) is a healing modality promoting balance and enhancing well-being in four areas: 1) wisdom and emotions, head and heart, 2) self-direction and support, 3) strength, and 4) opening to potential.
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Fitness Land Classes
ABS Class guarantees to work and strengthen all abdominal muscle groups. The AM classes also combine lower extremity strengthening exercises to give you a complete body workout!
Butts & Gutts: Abs class with attitude! Here you will focus on your abdominals, back and butt!
Muscle Challenge: This class will strengthen and tone every part of your body. You will utilize weighted-exercises and core-strengthening to give you that overall body toning you need.
Pilates: Variable exercises for anyone of any level of fitness to benefit from improved posture, tension release, heightened strength and balance, and overall body-toning and conditioning.
Senior Stretch: Get ready, get set, breathe! This class utilizes a chair or mat to stretch and lengthen your body. We will do breathing exercises and will end the class with a brief meditatioin, leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed.
SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, as SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Please be sure to BRING WATER TO CLASS!
Stay F.I.T. offers a variety of high-energy, low-impact aerobics, kickboxing and body-toning all in one class.
TaiChi: Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese internal martial art that teaches one how to cultivate the internal energy or Chi. Tai Chi Kung will provide such benefits as increased energy, improved mental focus, balance, flexibility, and an inner calm. Tai Chi Chuan can show you the way to attain harmony and balance in your life.
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Nutritional Services Individual Nutritional Counseling sessions offer a comprehensive evaluation, education and on-going support for healthy eating. An Adult Weight Management Counselor assists participants with weight loss and maintenance plans, and addresses nutritional needs and life-style adjustments needed for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiac conditions.
NU-Fit is a specialized service combining exercise and nutrition management, including:
• Twelve personal training sessions
• A comprehensive nutrition evaluation
• Five ½ hour individual nutritional counseling sessions
For information about Nutritional Support at the Becoming Center call 215-283-9999 ext. 199.
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Post-Rehab The Becoming Center offers two unique programs for individuals who have completed a course of physical therapy treatments, or who will benefit from continued, supervised exercise for conditioning.
Post-Rehab Assisted Group Program supervises individuals in a small group setting. This membership ensures safety for those needing assistance with equipment or for individuals who require supervision in the therapy pool. This program is scheduled with one of our exercise professionals and includes:
• A comprehensive initial evaluation
• A re-evaluation every three months
Post-Rehab Individual Program offers private exercise sessions to individuals who need assistance to participate. Clients have the opportunity to progress into our post-rehab assisted programs.
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Support Groups The Arthritis Club meets monthly to provide education and emotional support, as well as promote awareness and understanding of the rheumatic disease. This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 11:30am to 1:00 pm.
Al-Anon meets Sundays at 12:30. Meetings last for one hour, and offer hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. For more information, please call Gina Formica, Becoming Center Director, at 215-643-6335, extension 186.
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating. For more information, please call Jaqueline Hennessy at (215)-761-3749.
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Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage Swedish Massage uses a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the superficial layers of muscle. General relaxation, relief of muscle tension, improved circulation and range of motion are among the benefits of this technique.
Hot Stone Massage reduces muscle tension, using heated stones to enhance muscle relaxation.
Myofascial Release is a gentle therapeutic technique utilizing light pressure and stretching to release tension and stress in the fascia, which surrounds the body’s muscles and organs. It is an excellent tool to help release the stress of old trauma or injury and effectively reduces pain and restores mobility.
Shiatsu is the Japanese form of acupressure, in which finger pressure is applied to the body’s energy pathways (meridians) to help restore balance to the energy flow. Shiatsu promotes a sense of well-being and relaxation and helps stimulate the body’s and mind’s natural ability to heal.
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive technique that directs the body’s natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system. The craniosacral system consists of the bones of the skull, spine, sacrum and the cerebrospinal fluid and the surrounding membranes. This therapy is effective in treating symptoms related to stress such as chronic headaches, T.M.J. pain, and neck and back injuries.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) stimulates the immune system and promotes detoxification. By re-circulating fluids accumulating throughout the lymph vessels and nodes, natural defenses against infection are released, reducing swelling and chronic pain.
Deep Tissue Massage uses cross-fiber techniques with various strokes to reach connective or myofascial tissues. Deep tissue massage releases muscle tension and spasms and may be used to break up adhesions and scarring within the muscle.
Chair Massage is a short, seated massage that covers the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands. It is a simple way to relieve stress, improve employee morale, and increase productivity.
Aromatherapy uses pure, high grade, therapeutic essential oils in conjunction with massage and bodywork to restore natural balance and harmony throughout the body.
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Yoga Beginner 1 & 2, Intermediate & Advanced Classes offer a progression of stretching and meditative techniques available for beginners to advanced-level individuals.
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