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Blackburn Men's Walk and Talk
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 8.00am FREE Starting and finishing outside the railway station on South Parade, Blackburn. The walks will follow a circular route of 5km using quiet back roads to link walking trails through Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and along the Blackburn Creeklands. |
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Exercise to Music @ the Bowling Club
Thursdays during school terms 9.30am-10.30am $8 per class - pay for 10 classes, get 1 free Staying fit in a safe and friendly environment as you move to a variety of music genres. A class to maintain tone, aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear to be worn, ie runners. Equipment needed for this class are a small ball, light weights and a theraband. |
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Weekend Walking Groups
Day and times vary depending on group members' availability. FREE Departing from a variety of locations around the local area. Contact us for more information and our schedule of walks. |
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Get Up and Go @ the Bowling Club
Mondays during school terms 9.30am-10.30am $8 per class - pay for 10 classes, get 1 free A fun class to invigorate you for the week commencing with an aerobic style warm up and moves that utilise your whole body to a large variety of music. The class finishes with some gentle and necessary stretches to help you get on with the day. Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear to be worn, ie runners. |
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Strength Training @ the Bowling Club & Neighbourhood house
Improve your health and wellbeing. Increase your social interaction and community connection. Strength training helps in a number of areas - improving muscle tone, coordination and balance thereby helping in preventing falls, osteoporosis, blood pressure, diabetes and improving your overall mental health. BYO hand weights, leg weights available. Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear, ie runners. Classes $8 per class or purchase a loyalty card for $80.00 - pay for 10 classes, get 1 free Wednesdays 9.15am @ Blackburn North Bowling Club* 10.15am @ Blackburn North Bowling Club* Fridays 9.15am - Front Room @ Blackburn North Neighbourhood House 10.15am - Front Room @ Blackburn North Neighbourhood House (Second session is perfect for those new to strength training) |
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Yoga: Hatha @ Blackburn Primary School
Mondays, 7.00-8.00pm Term 2 - April 28 - June 30 (No class King's B'Day) $135 payable at the beginning of term or $18 per class casual rate This term we are offering something different. We have two fabulous yoga teachers working fortnightly. Diana will be teaching the class on April 28, May 12, 26, June 16 and 30. "Diana adores yoga in all its forms and has been practicing for over 30 years. Her teaching is invitational and thoughtful - you can expect creative, slow flowing movements combined with breath (pranayama) practices. You can explore challenges on your level as well as explore a deeper awareness of self. Diana invites you to build both inner and outer strength, openness of mind, body and soul and to experience connection and a welcomed space to just be." Vanessa will be teaching on May 5, 19, June 2, 23. “I teach and practice yoga with a deep focus on body awareness, integrating sensory and movement-based exploration to foster a stronger connection between mind and body in order to reduce stress . My approach blends asana & somatic practices with traditional yogic breathing techniques, offering tools that support balance and resilience in modern life. Each session prioritises rest and the gentle revival of the body, mind, and emotions, creating space for presence, healing, and renewal. Always different and not quite one style or another, i share my own learnings on the mat. I hope you enjoy these practices as much as I do. " Casual bookings welcome. |
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Gentle Yoga: Hatha (FULL) Mondays, 9.30am-10.30am This gentle and slower-paced class will include simple postures and gentle stretching for physical benefits and meditation as well as relaxation practices to calm the mind and soothe the nervous system. Suits older people or those needing to ease into a yoga practice. Some practices will be practiced on a chair to support those who have issues with joints or mobility. Qigong Come and try: Wednesday 21st May, 6.00pm - 6.45pm Just $5 per person! Foundations in Qigong Course: Wednesday 6.00pm - 6.45pm May 28th - 2nd July $90 payable at the beginning of the course A precursor to Tai Chi, Qigong is a mind-body movement practice that incorporates breath, movement, meditation and self-massage. It is designed to help improve circulation, balance and coordination and provides gentle stretching, exercises joints, tendons and muscles, and calms the mind , helping reduce stress and tension. In the 6-week program, you will be introduced to the foundations of Qigong, and progressively learn and practice a set routine called The 18 Forms (Shibashi). The practice combines slow, deliberate movements with the breath which can be done standing or seated. It is an excellent movement activity for every body. The movements are simple, relaxing and mindful, performed in a flowing, rhythmic manner which enables us to develop a mind-body connection and promote full body health. |