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Fitness and Health

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JEAN McGRANAHAN - FITNESS

Yoga has been both a passion and a way of life for Jean for several years! She will never forget her first yoga class ... having sustained physical injuries, Jean literally came crawling into a yoga class with two broken toes and stitches in her hand. She never looked back. Jean started practicing yoga regularly, and soon it not only helped her physical body, but transformed her mind and spirit. she decided to obtain formal training as a yoga instructor, and started a second career as a yoga instructor/yoga therapist. Jean McGranahan was born in Colorado, and loves the outdoors. She likes to trail run, mountain bike, ski, trek, rock climb ... and the list goes on! She has three "grand-dogs," whom she adores, and feels very lucky to spend several weeks in France each year. Yoga has kept her body healthy, and allowed her to enjoy life to the fullest. Jean is a certified "yoga geek" and loves to talk about all things yoga. If you wander into one of her classes, you will often find Jean's students and she are laughing together in class! Sharing the benefits of yoga with others is one of Jean's greatest joys! Her teaching philosophy has always been "I am both the teacher and the student, and it is an honor that we are walking down the yoga path together." It is very important to her that the "physical" aspect of the yoga practice is done in a smart and enlightened manner, and this knowledge is incorporated into her teaching. Jean is trained as a yoga instructor, yoga therapist, and in physical therapy. She has taken several courses in structural yoga, and structural yoga therapy, and many course hours in anatomy. This knowledge helps her guide students to develop a safe yoga practice, with the goal to practice yoga for many years to come.

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KATHLEEN MOONEY - CPR/FIRST AID/AED INSTRUCTOR

Acalanes Adult Education is pleased to partner with Kathleen Mooney RN MN PHN. Kathleen Mooney has been a registered nurse for over 40 years. She has been an American Red Cross instructor for over 10 years and has served as a school nurse in the Acalanes Union High School District, as well as a science teacher. She is excited to teach life-saving skills to those who want to give back to their community - and save lives!

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JENNY RUNCKEL - FITNESS

Jenny graduated from UC Davis, teacher of education at St. Mary's College of Moraga, 200-hour-yoga-teacher training certified, wife and mother to three adult children, lover of her golden puppy and sweet kitty. Jenny guides her students through yoga poses, instructing them to listen to their bodies and personalize the experience with the use of props and modifications. Her yoga class focuses on whole self well-being, incorporating breath work and meditation. Creating a union between body and mind with movement and breath. Yoga encompasses the whole self, combining body, mind, and spirit. Yoga is a physical exercise, but more than that, it is a spiritual growth and journey. Her idea of wellness is doing what makes you feel your best and doing it regularly, so it becomes your lifestyle. Jenny teaches yoga at all levels, from high-paced vinyasa classes in studio to chair yoga classes at nursing homes for people in wheelchairs. Yoga is for all bodies and all abilities.

Fitness Courses

Physical activity can boost your endurance and improve your muscle strength.  Remaining active throughout the day can assist with controlling weight, combat health conditions, improve your mood, boost your energy, and even promote better sleep.  Furthermore, exercise can be an enjoyable way to connect with your family and friends.  Acalanes Adult Education offers a variety of fitness classes to meet your needs and here are a sampling of such courses.

Qigong

Learn **Qigong** practices for enhanced well-being during the work and play of life.  Qigong movement opens and lubricates joints, prevents repetitive stress injuries, and brings enhanced comfort to your body.  Breathing techniques help you breathe more effectively, benefit all the organs in your body, and enhance mental performance.  Postural awareness helps to prevent back and knee problems and to bring more balance and ease in your body.

Stretch, Strength, and Balance

Maintain and improve your quality of life by building muscle mass and bone density.  Lessen arthritis pain, restore balance, and help control your weight and improve your heart health.

Yoga

The ancient art of **yoga** is applied to relieve some of the most common aches and pains through long holds of yoga poses.  Acalanes Adult Education offers a wide variety of Yoga courses where students will prepare to explore their connection to movement and the breath.

First Aid/CPR/AED/EpiPen/Inhaler Adult, Child, and Infant Certification

REGISTER TODAY!

Become Adult, Child, and Infant **First Aid/CPR/AED/EpiPen/Inhaler certified** through Acalanes Adult Education.  Our course is taught by Kathleen Mooney RN MN PHN, American Red Cross Instructor.  The course will consist of **two, three-hour** class sessions.  Please note, there are no options for make-up due to missed class and **both cohort sessions** must be attended to receive a certificate.

This course is recommended for:

  • Persons interested in the healthcare profession;
  • First responders;
  • Educators;
  • Parents;
  • Caregivers;
  • Coaches; and,
  • Anyone who wishes to save lives!

Classes will be held:

  • Fall 2024 Cohort A:
    • Wednesdays, October 2, 2024, and October 9, 2024;
  • Winter 2025 Cohort B:
    • Wednesdays, January 29, 2025, and February 5, 2025; and,
  • Spring 2025 Cohort C:
    • Wednesdays, April 16, 2025, and April 23, 2025.

Class times 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.