The Whatcom County YMCA on State Street has several introductory Tai Chi classes are starting this month, including seated Tai [...]]]> The practice of Tai Chi promotes balance and coordination, and is as effective as brisk walking in lowering blood pressure. The exercises can be done anywhere, require no equipment, and are suitable all fitness levels.

The Whatcom County YMCA on State Street has several introductory Tai Chi classes are starting this month, including seated Tai Chi for people who are unable to stand for long periods. Call 733-8630 for registration and info on Y classes.

Introduction to Tai Chi: Monday & Thursday 1/11-3/18/2010 at 12:10-1:10 p.m. $35-45.

Tai Chi: Deepening Your Practice: Monday 1/11-3/15/2010 at 4:30-5:15 p.m. Free, drop-in continuation of the above class.

Seated Tai Chi: Thursday 1/14-2/25 at 1:30-2:15 p.m. $20-25.

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1303 Astor St., Suite 101
Bellingham, WA 98225

The Acupuncture Health Center is passion driven, results oriented and ready dramatically improve your health. As one of the busiest Chinese Medicine clinics in the country we are in a unique position to take this medicine into the mainstream of our nation. Our patients leave this clinic not only feeling better, but understanding how this medicine works. The goal of Chinese medicine for the last five thousand years has been to dramatically improve health. Isn’t it about time you gave it a chance?

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Weight Reduction through Hypnosis, Mondays 1/25-2/8 “Certified hypnotherapist Leigh Mcdiarmid will present an tried [...]]]> If you’re a bipedal mammal reading this blog, you have probably resolved to take off a few pounds in the next year. WCC’s Community Education program has added two new classes to the Winter schedule to help bring that resolution to pass.

Weight Reduction through Hypnosis, Mondays 1/25-2/8
“Certified hypnotherapist Leigh Mcdiarmid will present an tried and true (and diet free!) program for long-term weight reduction and maintenance.”

Your Relationship to Food, Saturdays 1/30 & 2/6
“Join dynamic instructors Carolyn Koehnline and Sheena Grannis to creatively explore your personal relationship with food . . . . You’ll gain insights into your eating triggers and learn strategies for forming new habits and making healthier choices.”

Learn more and sign up online at http://www.whatcomcommunityed.com/

Free Intro Classes!

New to Pilates? Try one of our FREE Pilates Introduction Classes-Risk Free! Learn the basics of [...]]]> Start your Sunday with a free Pilates “teaser” at Joy of Pilates, 22 Harbor Loop in Bellingham on Sunday, Dec 20th at 8:00 am. See the site for forms to print out and bring to class.

Free Intro Classes!

New to Pilates? Try one of our FREE Pilates Introduction Classes-Risk Free! Learn the basics of Core Activation and Pilates Principles.

Learn more and register at Whatcom Community College’s Community Education website, [...]]]> Revitalize Your Body, Refresh Your Mind! Tuesdays, 1/26 & 2/2
“Join local professionals Robert Fong and Michele Siemion for a fascinating exploration of the health benefits of acupressure and QiGong. . . . reduce stress, soothe aches and pains, sleep better, and improve your overall health.”

Learn more and register at Whatcom Community College’s Community Education website, http://www.whatcomcommunityed.com/.

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Please send an e-mail to editor@whatcomnaturalhealth.com if you would like to write about alternative health topics and/or fitness and nutrition from a natural health perspective.