Flexibility and Movement
Able Group Session
The goal of this balance program for adults is to increase your strength, flexibility, and balance in order to decrease your risk of falling. In these interactive group sessions, we strongly emphasize self-sufficiency and methods for becoming independent in a home or community-based exercise program that you can continue for lifelong benefit. Taught by a physical therapist. Practitioner referral required. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Sessions: Tuesday or Friday, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: Office visit cost share
Registration: For more information call Physical Therapy at (408) 972-6400
Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are a Chinese system of physical training, philosophy, and preventive and therapeutic health care. Qi gong can be translated as "the exercise to make the energy in nature and the universe function and balance within our body." In this class we'll do warm-up exercises, and learn the basic eight movements of tai chi couples with qi gong breathing. Please wear comfortable clothing. Taught by Jason Liang, L.Ac. Open to the community.
Sessions: Eight Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.
Fee: Members, $55; nonmembers, $110
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.
Deep Therapeutic Yoga
Strengthen and tone your muscles as you gently stretch and relax in yogic postures. You will work with breathing and visualization techniques to encourage mental calmness and well-being. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Open to the community.
Sessions: Eight Tuesdays, 6–7:30 p.m. or 7:30–9 p.m.
Fee: Members, $95; nonmembers, $190
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Increase your stamina, build vitality, and restore body harmony as you stretch and tone muscles you never knew you had. Acquire a more peaceful attitude toward life. Recommended for those new to yoga as well as experienced practitioners. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Open to the community.
Sessions: Eight Mondays, 6–7:30 p.m. or 7:30–9 p.m.; eight Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. or 7:30–9 p.m.
Fee: Members, $90; nonmembers, $180
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.
The Feldenkrais Method
This class provides instruction in movement sequences that improve balance, posture, and range of motion to help reduce pain. You’ll be verbally guided through a series of gentle, safe lessons while lying on the floor, sitting, or standing. Recommended for those with injuries or illnesses that limit mobility. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Bring a blanket or towel. Open to the community.
Sessions: Eight Tuesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Fee: Members, $50; nonmembers, $100
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.
Prenatal Yoga
Whole Birth Yoga classes bring together elements of hatha yoga postures, mindfulness, meditation, self-inquiry, and group support. This combination is designed to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, and help alleviate many of the common physical discomforts as well as the emotional concerns of pregnancy. Women of all fitness levels can participate. No experience necessary. Open to the community.
Sessions: Six Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Fee: $65 members; $90 nonmembers
Registration: Call Health Education at (408) 972-6975 or (408) 972-3340
Moms and Babies - Postpartum Yoga, Movement, and Support
Bring your little one! Celebrate, commiserate, and share ideas and resources. Women of all fitness levels can participate. No experience necessary. Bring a pillow and a blanket or mat. Open to the Community.
Sessions: Six Fridays, 10am - noon
Fee: $65 members; $90 nonmembers
Registration: Call Health Education at (408) 972-6975 or (408) 972-3340
