Aqua Aerobics 

Water aerobics is a fun way for adults to stay active and fit. It’s also easier on your joints than doing a traditional gym workout and can even help relieve nagging aches and pains. Doing water aerobics has multiple health benefits. Exercising in water can strengthen your muscles and joints without putting stress on them. You’ll get your heart rate up but the water will keep you cool and comfortable while you work out.  This engaging class is done through water exercises with jumping, leaping, running, and fun exercises with water noodles. Come and have lots of fun exercising and socializing in the heated Shasta College pool. This class is for participants at any skill level.  

A water noodle will be provided however, if you prefer to bring your own please feel free to do so. 

Date: August 3 – September 28, 2022

Schedule: 9-weeks, Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00

Location: Redding Main Campus Pool

Facilitator: Lisa McKinney

Fee: $49

Aqua Jogging – Deep Water Aerobic Training

This class is a cross training and rehabilitation method using low impact resistance training which can produce aerobic results, improve full range of motion, increase strength, all without impacting joints.  Participants wear a buoyancy belt also called an Aqua Jogger belt and move in various running motions suspended in deep water. 

Note: The Aqua Jogger belt helps to keep the participant suspended and upright in the water, but it does not have the support of a life jacket; and therefore, this activity is not advised for the unskilled swimmer.

IMPORTANT:  Each participant will need to bring their own aqua jogger belt appropriate for their individual level of buoyancy.  They can be found online. Prices will vary, $35 and up depending on source.

Date: August 3 – September 28, 2022

Schedule: 9 weeks, Wednesdays, 1:15 – 2:15

Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus Pool

Facilitator: Lisa McKinney

Fee: $49

SHOTOKAN KARATE

Shotokan Karate is the authentic traditional karate for the mind, body and spirit!! Don’t miss Shotokan Karate for teens and adults. Get stronger physically and mentally!! This class focuses on Basics including stances, blocks, punches, kicks and Kata (pre-arranged fighting forms). Instructors are Hiroko Mori (5th Degree Black Belt) and Brad Marsh (4th Degree Black Belt) of Shotokan Karate of America. For men, women and youths ages 13 and up. This is a 4-week session. 

Dates: August 15 - September 15, 2022 (no class Labor Day week)

Schedule: Mondays/Thursdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Room 1840

Facilitators: Hiroko Mori and Brad Marsh 

GET FIT! Video Series

Enjoy a complete body workout at home at a time that is convenient for you!  You will receive links to at least two of Rhonda's popular Get Fit! videos each Monday for 8 weeks.  Each video is approximately 45 minutes long.  The sessions are designed for all fitness levels and offer you a complete workout with cardio, toning, strengthening, stretching and relaxation techniques.  We do it all!  Set to fun music and beautiful backdrops, you will find yourself coming back for more! Internet access is required for links to YouTube.  Recommended materials:  Dumbbells and a yoga mat or rug.

Date: Session #1, August 22 to October 10, 2022

Fee: $49 

Facilitator: Rhonda Nelson

SHOTOKAN KARATE

Shotokan Karate is the authentic traditional karate for the mind, body and spirit!! Don’t miss Shotokan Karate for teens and adults. Get stronger physically and mentally!! This class focuses on Basics including stances, blocks, punches, kicks and Kata (pre-arranged fighting forms). Instructors are Hiroko Mori (5th Degree Black Belt) and Brad Marsh (4th Degree Black Belt) of Shotokan Karate of America. For men, women and youths ages 13 and up. This is a 6-week session. 

Dates: September 19 - October 27, 2022 

Schedule: Mondays/Thursdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Room 1840

Facilitators: Hiroko Mori and Brad Marsh 

Fee: $59

Self-Care & Proactive Health in the Time of COVID-19

Unfortunately, COVID-19 and its subvarient strains are here to stay. Vaccinated or not, the risk of infection is still high and moving into the fall and winter months poses an even greater threat. However, we can all become more proactive in our self-care as we are seeing mainstream medicine has little to offer. Join Dr. June Stevens as she outlines for you proven and effective prevention strategies, successful natural and alternative treatments options for COVID infections and a load of other valuable resources for you.

Date: October 4, 2022

Schedule: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Downtown Redding Campus, Room: 8220

Facilitator: Dr. June Stevens, N.D.

Fee: $35

Introduction to Tai Chi

This is an opportunity to learn China’s most revered exercise for health and longevity! In this introductory class you will learn the basic principles of Tai Chi’s slow moving and gentle exercises which are known for promoting relaxation, improving body awareness, balance, flexibility, and reducing stress. Age or physical condition is not a factor in learning Tai Chi. Students may repeat this class as often as they would like. 

Dates: October 5 - December 2, 2022 (no classes during Thanksgiving week)

Schedule: Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Room 1840

Facilitator: Michel Czehatowski 

Mindfulness and the Way of Writing 

This course is a daylong mindfulness and writing retreat, for students who want to learn mindfulness meditation and generate new writing. Mindfulness meditation instruction will be combined with writing prompts. Students should be ready to write, with a notebook and pens of their choice. We will share some of what we write together, create a writing community, and learn about mindfulness meditation as a way of listening to our inner writing voice. 

Date: October 8, 2022, Saturday  

Schedule: Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM (12:00 – 2:00 break)  

Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Room: 2150

Instructor: Kathryn Calkins

Fee: $39