Monday, September 5, 2022, 10 – 11 AM, Course: "Pilates" with instructor Steffi Mischo
This efficient training method mobilizes, strengthens, and stretches the body. Balance is trained, body and mind are united, and breathing is strengthened. The powerhouse includes the pelvic floor, abdominal, and lower back muscles. Well-trained deep muscles can prevent and alleviate back pain. Pilates is suitable for all ages as well as for both women and men alike.
Location: Altenbegegnungsstätte, Am Markt 6, 66386 St. Ingbert
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 5 – 6 PM, Course: "Zhineng Qigong" with Instructor Beatrix Kemmer
Zhineng Qigong is one of the most well-known forms of Qigong and is medically recognized. It consists of simple, quickly learnable, and flowing sequences of movements that naturally restore balance to body, mind, and soul. Zhineng Qigong influences, among other things, the activation of self-healing powers and strengthening of the immune system, as well as the improvement of concentration and sleep quality. Additionally, the course promotes the resolution of emotional as well as physical blockages (neck, back, head, and joint pain).
Location: Kulturhaus, Annastraße 30, 66386 St. Ingbert
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, Course: "Progressive Muscle Relaxation" with Instructor Beatrix Kemmer
PME induces a state of deep relaxation throughout the body by tensing and relaxing certain muscle groups. The focus is on the interaction between tension and relaxation. The goal of the technique is to reduce muscle tension, which according to various studies leads to significant symptom improvements, enhanced overall well-being, and better stress management.
Location: Kulturhaus, Annastraße 30, 66386 St. Ingbert
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6 – 7:30 PM, Course: "Feldenkrais" with instructor Axel Jennewein
This movement method allows for the exploration of new movement alternatives that are beneficial for one's own anatomical structure. Unconscious movement habits that are not beneficial are identified within the verbally guided movement lessons. Participants learn to perform new movement patterns in a pleasant, easy way and thus become able to move without unnecessary loss of strength.
Location: Kulturhaus, Annastraße 30, 66386 St. Ingbert
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Course: "Tai Chi - Holistic Art of Movement" with Instructor Bernd Mathieu
"Flowing like water" is a central principle of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi. It balances body, soul, and mind through smooth, calm exercises such as "The Crane Spreads Its Wings" or "Pushing Clouds with the Hands." Physically, it strengthens the leg muscles, relieves the back, loosens the joints, and trains sensory-motor skills.
Location: Kulturhaus, Annastraße 30, 66386 St. Ingbert
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Course: "Concentration and Memory Training for Seniors" with instructor Karl-Heinz Meyer
The concentration and memory training for seniors makes a comprehensive contribution to ensuring that people in the third stage of life and beyond their professional careers – up to old age – remain active and enjoy their later years.
Exercises to improve memory, concentration, and word-finding skills are carried out. In the group, the optimal activation of mental abilities is encouraged.
Location: Kulturhaus, Annastraße 30, 66386 St. Ingbert
Registration: www.vhs-igb.de;
Inquiries to Martin Wörner, Tel. 06894/ 13-728 or mwoerner@st-ingbert.de
