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Health & Fitness

Everyone wants to live a healthier life! At Palo Alto Adult School, we offer traditional fitness classes along with classes that improve the health of our minds and bodies.

  • ABS AND BOOTY BUSTER (**NEW**)

    After one session of Abs and Booty Buster we guarantee you’ll see results!

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 27
    Day(s) of the week: Monday / Wednesday / Friday
    Hour: 12 noon–12:45 p.m.
    Address: Cubberley Rm M4

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $150
    Instructor: Amy Chan, achan@pausd.org

  • Aikido

    AIKIDO

    Train mind and body in the dynamic art of Aikido with Hombu Dojo’s Shiohira Shihan, 7th Dan, and senior students.

    Duration: 10 wks
    Date range: March 22 to May 31
    (No class: April 5 and April 7.)
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday and Thursday / 6:30–8 p.m. --AND-- Saturday / 10–11 a.m.
    Address: Cubberley Rm M4

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $168
    Instructor: Fushan Yuan. fyuan@pausd.org

  • Intuitive Art

    INTUITIVE ART – ACRYLIC PAINTING AND ESSENTIAL OILS

    Access emotions by using a unique fun of painting and aromatic tools.

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 23
    (No class: April 4.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 7–9:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 106

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $208
    Instructor: Sharon Elkins, selkins@pausd.org

  • nature science hike

    NATURE SCIENCE HIKES (**NEW**)
    (**Guest Instructor**)

    Join Environmental Volunteers’ most knowledgeable nature-science educators on three explorations of local open spaces.

    Duration: 3 wks: April 2, April 23, and May 28
    Day(s) of the week: Saturday
    Hour: 10 a.m.–12 noon
    Address: Various Locations

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $45
    Instructor: Environmental Volunteers, communityprograms@evols.org

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  • Odaiko

    ODAIKO (Open to Continuing Students Only)

    This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for three hours. Odaiko will help you build up stamina, rhythmic competence and speed to hit taiko. To Register, click here, or call the Adult School office at (650) 329-3752.

    Duration: 6 wks
    Day(s) of the week: Sunday
    Hour: 7–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Age 15+; Students must also be currently enrolled in Taiko "1" class
    Price: $30 ($30 Materials Fee) Each Section
    Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com

    SECTION A (Continuing students only)

    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: March 20 to May 1
    Day(s) of the week: Sunday
    Hour: 67–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $30 (+ $30 Materials Fee)

    SECTION B (Continuing students only)

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    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: May 8 to June 12
    Day(s) of the week: Sunday
    Hour: 7–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $30 (+ $30 Materials Fee)
  • Pilates

    PILATES: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
    (Class limited to 12 students)

    Increase your core strength, flexibility and endurance with Pilates, a mind-body exercise that emphasizes conscious breath and form.

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 22 to May 24
    (No class: April 5.)
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $84
    Instructor: Judy Lee-Squire, jleesquire@pausd.org

  • Tai Chi

    TAI CHI: CHEN STYLE

    Learn the traditional Chen Style first form (Taijiquan).

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 23 to May 25
    (No class: April 6.)
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 6:30 –7:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $84
    Instructor: Lisette Yung, cyung@pausd.org

  • Taiko

    TAIKO I
    (Classes limited to 24 students)

    Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. To Register, click here, or call the Adult School office at (650) 329-3752.

    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Age 15+
    Price: $60 (plus $110 Materials Fee) Each Section
    Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com

    SECTION A (Open to ALL students)

    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: March 23 to May 4
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)

    SECTION B (Open to ALL students)

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    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: May 11 to June 15
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)
  • Taiko

    TAIKO II
    (Classes limited to 24 students)

    This course is for individuals with advanced knowledge and understanding of Taiko. The class will improve the student’s power, speed, rhythm, and other important aspects of drumming skills. To Register, click here, or call the Adult School office at (650) 329-3752.

    Duration: 6 wks
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Age 15+
    Price: $60 (plus $110 Materials Fee) Each Section
    Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com

    SECTION A (Open to ALL students)

    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: March 22 to May 3
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)

    SECTION B (Open to ALL students)

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    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: May 10 to June 14
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)
  • Yoga and Meditation

    YOGA AND MEDITATION

    Gently stretch, relax and energize your body with yoga poses that cultivate balance, inner awareness, mobility; and release muscle tension.

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: April 11 to June 13
    (No class: May 30.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 5–6:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 110

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $125
    Instructor: Kamal Vilms, kvilms@pausd.org

  • Zumba with Blanca

    ZUMBA WITH BLANCA

    Come join Blanca’s Party for a good time where you will sweat, have fun, and your body will thank you!

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 23
    (No class: April 4.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $83
    Instructor: Blanca Herrera, blanca.h@paadultschool.org

  • Zumba

    ZUMBA

    Learn different dance styles including: Tango, Flamenco, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, K-Pop, Bollywood, Belly Dancing and more! (No partner required.)

    Duration: 9 wks
    Hour: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $83 Each Section
    Instructor: Amy Chan, achan@pausd.org

    SECTION A

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 23
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
    Address: Cubberley Rm M4
    Price: $83

    SECTION B

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 24 to May 26
    Day(s) of the week: Thursday
    Hour: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $83
  • Zumba

    ZUMBA TONING

    Combine Latin and International rhythms in an effective and fun workout to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health!

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 22 to May 26
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday AND Thursday
    Hour: 10–11 a.m.
    Address: Cubberley M4

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $133
    Instructor: Amy Chan, achan@pausd.org

  • Certificate in Women’s Health Issues

    CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES

    You will learn key health issues facing women, both globally and nationally. This course addresses physical and mental health issues for all women.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 14 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $85
    Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen and Caroline Young, (ed2go Instructors)

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  • Helping Elderly Parents

    HELPING ELDERLY PARENTS

    Discover how to appreciate and cherish your aging parents.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Steve Alcorn (ed2go Instructor)

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  • Intro to Natural Health and Healing

    INTRO TO NATURAL HEALTH AND HEALING

    Take charge of your own health and healing by discovering how to achieve total health of the mind, body, and spirit.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Dawn Lianna (ed2go Instructor)

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  • Lose Weight and Keep It Off

    LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF

    Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight management.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Donna Acosta (ed2go Instructor)

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