Health & Wellbeing
Span offer a varied and diverse range of health and wellbeing activities. Tutors are skilled and qualified, classes are kept to small sizes to allow enough space and attention to allow for participants to achieve what they wish. All activities are held in a comfortable and relaxed space.
Physical activity is an important component of maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle, especially as you grow older.
For Health & Wellbeing classes we have a 5 class pass per term. Please contact Span for further information.
Span is resourced to fund NDIS clients with mild disabilities. Span is not a NDIS provider but provides activities under NDIS plans.
Gentle Exercise
Tutor Bruce Hatfield
Come and join Bruce for this low impact class which will strengthen your mind and body. All students report an improved outlook on life, fitness and coordination. A fun and friendly class for all ages.
Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30am
Mindful Movement
Tutor Paul Daniele
Mindful Movement is a holistic wellness practice that incorporates elements of mindfulness, yoga, Qigong, Pilates, functional training and mobility exercises.
Practicing Mindful Movement helps to cultivate greater awareness of the mind, deepens connection to the breath and is a pragmatic way to embody ancient spiritual wisdom and philosophy. Please contact Span with expressions of interest.
Wednesday 6.00 – 7.00pm
Tai Chi
Tutor Rani Hughes
Yang 24 will be taught in terms 1 and 2. The most popular style of Tai Chi in the world. This form is the style of the Emperor of China. It is a gracious and regal form of Tai Chi. Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.
Join this Tai Chi class with Rani to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. Rani provides enjoyable, supportive and inclusive sessions. NDIS funded participants welcome.
Wednesdays 10.30 – 11.30am
Term 3: 12 Jul – 13 Sep (10 weeks)
Fees: Full – $358, Concession – $325, NDIS – $393
Term 4: 1 Nov – 13 Dec (7 weeks)
Fees: Full – $250, Concession – $228, NDIS – $275
Tai Chi for Healthy Minds & Bodies
Tutor Rani Hughes
The tutor is a master trainer in Tai Chi for health programs and an Occupational Therapist. This class provides informative, supportive and fun Tai Chi sessions of movement and flow (modified as required).
This class is for participants who are seeking a supportive group to find calmness and relaxation through gentle movement flow. Family carers looking for a supportive social connection are also encouraged to attend.
Join this Tai Chi class with Rani to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. Rani provides enjoyable, supportive and inclusive sessions.
Double covid vaccinations or an official letter of exemption is mandatory.
Thursdays 11.30 – 12.30pm
Term 3: 13 Jul – 14 Sep(10 weeks)
Fees: Full – $358, Concession – $325, NDIS – $393
Term 4: 5 Oct – 14 Dec (11 weeks)
Fees: Full – $393, Concession – $358, NDIS – $433
Tai Chi – Evening class
Tutor Rani Hughes
Using a series of gentle movements release stress, develop strength, flexibility and concentration. Rani Hughes is a master trainer in Tai Chi and an Occupational Therapist. Join this Tai Chi class with Rani to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. Rani provides enjoyable, supportive and inclusive sessions.
Thursdays 6.00 – 7.00pm
Term 3: 13 Jul – 14 Sep(10 weeks)
Fees: Full – $358, Concession – $325, NDIS – $393
Term 4: 5 Oct – 14 Dec (11 weeks)
Fees: Full – $393, Concession – $358, NDIS – $433
Accessible Yoga
Tutor Barbara Haddy
Accessible Yoga removes the barriers to practicing Yoga and the idea that you need to be super flexible, a certain age, able bodied or to wear lycra! Barbara encourages students to feel empowered and embrace a positive mindset of what “I can do”. Please contact Span to register your expression of interest
TBA
Unwind & Restore Yoga for Women
Tutor Barbara Haddy
This more feminine Yoga practice encourages women to work with their unique cycles, acknowledge and understand their own energy levels, and support their bodies with nurturing, supportive and restorative poses. Inviting gentleness and quietness for self through supported poses, gentle stretching and movement interweaved with gentle pranayama (breathing) exercises in this evening practice. Please call Span with your expression of interest.
TBA
Pilates
Tutor Danielle Afif
Danielle’s classes offer a low impact exercise, designed to improve overall core strength and flexibility. Pilates is a system based in deep breathing that stretches and strengthens the muscles without stressing joint and ligaments. Special techniques will be used to help restore the natural curve of the spine. Exercises can be modified to accommodate all fitness levels.
Delivered on zoom each week. Recording of zoom session shared.
Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30am
Term 3: 11 Jul – 12 (10 weeks)
Term 4: 3 Oct – 12 Dec (10 weeks – no class 7 Nov – Span closed) Term Fees: Full – $220, Concession – $200, NDIS – $242
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