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.
This class is designed to strengthen and tone your core, glutes, and back. Learn More
Duration: 13 wks
Date range: Sep 10 - Dec 10
(No class: Nov 23 & 26.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon & Thu
Time: 7:45–8:45 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Dance Studio (Peery Center)
Price: $260
Instructor: Amy Chan, achan@pausd.org
Welcome to Aikido! The Art of Peace—a dynamic martial art based on harmony. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 8 - Nov 14
Day(s) of the week: Tue, Thu, & Sat
Time: 6:30-8 p.m. (Tue & Thu); 10-11 a.m. (Sat)
Location: Cubberley Rm M4
Price: $200
Instructor: Chris Kuszmaul, ckuszmaul@pausd.org
Discover healthy aging strategies inspired by the Blue Zones. Learn which foods to eat more often, which to limit, the six essential nutrients for adults over 50 and common nutrient deficiencies. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Oct 15
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Library
Price: $40
Instructor: Kim Verity, YMCA Guest Instructor
Line Dancing is a fun way to stay fit and meet friends. Line dancing increases endurance and balance along with enhanced memory and awareness. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Sep 8 - Oct 13
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7:45–8:45 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Dance Studio (Peery Center)
Price: $60
Instructor: Kent You, kyou@pausd.org and Sandy Hsu
Discover Mat Pilates! Strengthen, lengthen, and energize your body with Mat Pilates! Learn More and Register
Duration: 10 wks
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Dance Studio (Peery Center)
Price: $150
Instructor: Golnaz Haghverdi, ghaghverdi@pausd.org
Join Environmental Volunteers’ most knowledgeable nature-science educators on explorations of local open spaces. Learn More
Duration: Three Sessions
Date range: Sep 26 - Nov 7
Day(s) of the week: Sat (Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 7)
Time: 10 a.m.–12 noon
Location: Various Locations
Price: $60
Instructor: Environmental Volunteers, communityprograms@evols.org
Come join me in moving your body and feeling stronger! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 8 - Nov 10
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Cubberley Rm A7
Price: $100
Instructor: Judy Lee-Squire, jleesquire@pausd.org
Learn the traditional Chen Style first form (Taijiquan). Improve mind, health, body alignment and daily movement. Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Sep 9 - Oct 28
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:45–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Dance Studio (Peery Center)
Price: $80
Instructor: Lisette Yung, cyung@pausd.org
Gently stretch, relax and energize your body with yoga poses that cultivate balance, inner awareness, and mobility, and release muscle tension. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Sep 14 - Nov 9
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Library
Price: $140
Instructor: Kamal Vilms, kvilms@pausd.org
Learn different dance styles including: Tango, Flamenco, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, K-Pop, Bollywood, Belly Dancing and more! No partner required. Learn More
Duration: 13 wks
Date range: Sep 10 - Dec 10
(No class: Nov 23 & 26.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon & Thu
Time: 6:45–7:45 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Dance Studio (Peery Center)
Price: $260
Instructor: Amy Chan, achan@pausd.org
You will learn key health issues facing women, both globally and nationally. This course addresses physical and mental health issues for all women. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 14 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Aug 12 | Sep 16 | Oct 14 | Nov 11
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $111
Instructor: Caroline Swenson, (ed2go Instructor)
Take charge of your own health and healing by discovering how to achieve total health of the mind, body, and spirit. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Aug 12 | Sep 16 | Oct 14 | Nov 11
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $138
Instructor: Dawn Lianna (ed2go Instructor)
Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight management. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Aug 12 | Sep 16 | Oct 14 | Nov 11
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $140
Instructor: Donna Acosta (ed2go Instructor)