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Class Guide: Health & Family
Published: August 2011
Health & Fitness

AlaVie Fitness
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
415-567-7411
www.alaviefitness.com
info@alaviefitness.com
As AlaVie Fitness's signature program, PowerVie is different from other military-style boot camps. Visit www.alaviefitness.com or call for more information and to register.

American Red Cross: Silicon Valley Chapter
2731 North First St.
San Jose
1-877-727-6771
www.siliconvalley-redcross.org
In a Red Cross First Aid class students learn CPR, choking rescue, bleeding control and treatment of burns, fractures, seizures and more. Fee $75. Adult CPR and First Aid Certificates. Two locations in Jose and Palo Alto. Call 1-877-727-6771 for dates/times or www.siliconvalley-redcross.org.

Andre's Boot Camp (ABC)
www.andrestraining.com
andre@andrestraining.com
No two sessions are the same but every session will offer either circuit training or interval training. ABC is designed for those who enjoy multi-sport activities. A variety of athletic "toys" are used to make the classes both fun and challenging. Call, email or visit the website for more information.

Betty Wright Swim Center @ Abilities United
3864 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
650-494-1480
www.AbilitiesUnited.org/BWSCwelcome
info@AbilitiesUnited.org
Improve health and wellness through aquatic exercise and therapy in the fully accessible, public, warm-water (93 degree), in-door pool. Classes include aqua aerobics, aqua arthritis, back basics, body conditioning, Aichi yoga and prenatal. Physical therapy, personal training, Watsu and land massage by appointment. Group and private swim lessons. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Be Yoga
1923 Menalto Ave.
Menlo Park
650-906-9016
www.be-yoga.com
Friendly community yoga studio. Small class sizes, excellent instruction, reasonable prices. Also offered are workshops on ayurveda, reiki, and mediation.

California Yoga Center (Palo Alto)
541 Cowper St.
Palo Alto
650-967-5702
www.californiayoga.com
info@californiayoga.com
The California Yoga Center offers classes for beginning to advanced students. With studios in Mountain View and Palo Alto, classes emphasize individual attention and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation. Ongoing yoga classes are scheduled every day and include special classes such as prenatal, back care and pranayama. Weekend workshops explore a variety of yoga-related topics.

California Yoga Center (Mountain View)
1776 Miramonte Ave.
Mountain View
650-967-5702
www.californiayoga.com
info@californiayoga.com
The California Yoga Center offers classes for beginning to advanced students. With studios in Mountain View and Palo Alto, classes emphasize individual attention and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation. Ongoing yoga classes are scheduled every day and include special classes such as prenatal, back care and pranayama. Weekend workshops explore a variety of yoga-related topics.

Darshana Yoga
654 High St.
Palo Alto
650-325-YOGA
www.darshanayoga.com
Fresh and inspiring yoga classes in Palo Alto. A blend of alignment and flow. Director Catherine De Los Santos has taught yoga in Palo Alto more than 25 years.

Five Branches Institute
Santa Cruz
831-476-9424
www.fivebranches.edu
Five Branches Institute offers master's degree program courses in traditional Chinese medicine: herbology, acupuncture, etc. Located in Santa Cruz and San Jose. Tuition is around $13,250 per year.

Jacki's Aerobic Dancing
890 Church St.
Mountain View
650-941-1002
www.jackis.com
joanier@pacbell.net
Jacki's Aerobic Dancing offers a well-balanced hour of abdominal work, weight training and safe, easy-to-follow aerobic routines. Complimentary child care is available. Classes meet M-W-F 9-10 a.m. at Mountain View Masonic Temple.

Jazzercise at Little House Activity Center
800 Middle Ave
Menlo Park
650-703-1263
www.jazzercise.com
meredithstapp@hotmail.com
Jazzercise blends aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and kickboxing movements into fun dance routines set to fresh new music. All fitness levels welcome. Classes are on-going, go directly to class to register.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
333 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View
650-940-1333
www.mvlaae.net
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Be fit. Offering: Belly dance, exercise for the older adult, Feldenkrais, hiking, hula, mat Pilates, Qigong, stability ball, stretch and flex, Tai Chi and yoga. Older-adult classes (55+).

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
650-329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
Hike for Fitness or bring balance back to your life with Yoga.

Red Star Soccer Academy
248 Walker Drive #8
Mountain View
650-380-0099
www.redstarsoccer.com
Red Star Soccer Academy is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to youth player development. It offers training for eager young athletes who aspire to reach their full potential in soccer. Red Star is affiliated with the US Soccer Federation and US Club Soccer. Red Star teams compete in Nor Cal Premier League and US Club Soccer sanctioned tournaments. Check the Red Star website at www.redstarsoccer.com for specific tryout times and to pre-register online.

Studio Kicks
796A San Antonio Road
Palo Alto
650-855-9868
www.studiokickspaloalto.com
info@studiokickspaloalto.com
Studio Kicks is a family fitness center offering high-energy cardio kickboxing classes and fun martial-arts training for kids 3 and 12 and up. Taught by owner/instructor Richard Branden, six-time world champion and original stunt cast member for the "Power Rangers." Get the whole family healthy and fit. Stop by for a free class.

Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
www.ttopa.com
Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto. Established in 1973. Learn the classical Yang Chengfu style of Taijiquan (T'ai chi ch'uan). Beginning classes start monthly. Classes are held at the Cubberley Community Center.

Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA
423 Broadway #249
Millbrae, CA 94030-1905
www.california.usa.taoist.org
650-396-9244
paloalto.ca@taoist.org
The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA offers classes designed to improve balance, strength and flexibility while promoting relaxation and good health. Beginner classes in Taoist Tai Chi internal art of Tai Chi Chuan are offered for all ages and fitness levels in Palo Alto. First class is free. Call or visit website for class schedule and more information. A nonprofit organization with nationally accredited instructors.

Yoga at All Saints' Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St.
Palo Alto
650-322-4528
www.asaints.org
Kundalini-style yoga, combining asana (physical poses), breathing exercises and meditation. Practice is best done on an empty stomach. Please bring a mat and blanket and wear comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothes. If floor work is difficult, exercises can be modified to be done in a chair. All ages. No registration necessary. Every Saturday, 8-9 a.m., in the Parish Hall. $5/person.



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