Fitness Classes at the Library

Explore Fitness at Your Library! Our introductory classes are designed for community members eager to discover new fitness programs in a stress-free, try before you enroll environment. Led by knowledgeable instructors, these classes provide a supportive environment to explore new fitness routines and techniques. There is no charge for these events.

Restrictions:

You must have an active LINCC library card to register for this event. Registration is restricted to one fitness class at a time, duplicate registrations for other fitness classes will be canceled. The library's fitness classes are meant to provide opportunities for community members to learn about new fitness programs, and try a single session to determine if this program is right for them. You may enroll in weeks long fitness classes through the West Linn Parks & Rec. Scholarships for financial assistance are available for West Linn residents. Please review the Scholarship Policy and Application Form for more detail. These classes are for adults (18 years and older).

Upcoming Classes

Fitness: Gentle Yoga with Lyndalea Ruffner

Friday, October 24 at 1-2:15 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

Lyndalea Ruffner, certified Yoga Instructor who teaches classes at the West Linn Adult Community Center will be offering a Gentle Yoga class at the library. Lyn’s Gentle Yoga class is a comprehensive and gentle class covering balance, strength and stretching moves while relaxing your body and mind. For those who have never done Yoga this one hour introductory class will include breathing techniques and various Yoga Asanas. Students are encouraged to work within their own range of motion and comfort zone. This class is well suited for anyone interested in exploring Yoga for the first time or folks already engaged in Yoga practice. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

Fitness: Hip Mobility Foundations

Friday, November 14th at 10:30-11:30 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

Discover the six ways your hips are designed to move — flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal & external rotation. In this workshop, you’ll learn to Move Well through every direction, using guided movements that restore balance, strength, and freedom in your hips. Perfect for all levels, this session will leave you with a gentle routine to keep your hips happy every day! Taught by Wendy Bless, Certified Yoga Instructor & FRC Mobility Specialist. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

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Fitness: Qigong with Lyndalea Ruffner

Friday, November 21th at 1-3:00 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

The West Linn Library will be offering a two hour Introduction to Qigong class. The class will introduce students to Qigong (pronounced Chi-Gong), which is an ancient Chinese practice of holistic healing which is gaining wide popularity around the world. The class will include Qigong breathing techniques, self-massage, immune boosting techniques, meditation, and skills to assist you in becoming your own best healer. When Qigong is properly practiced it is extremely beneficial and presents minimal risks to one’s health. The class will be taught by Master Qigong Teacher Lyndalea Ruffner, certified by the Ling Gui International Healing School of Qigong. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

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Fitness: T'ai Chi with Sharon Miller

Monday, December 8th at 10:30-11:30 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

Experience the transformational joy of T'ai Chi/Taiji! If you have ever wondered what Taiji is all about, or always thought you might like to take a class, now is your opportunity. Taiji has been proven to increase strength and flexibility, alleviate anxiety and depression, restore balance and vitality, relieve chronic pain and inflammation, strengthen your immune system, stimulate your brain, and more! This class will introduce you to the Movements of the ancient Chinese Yang-Style Taiji Form. The Movements are performed in a continuous sequence at slow speed—beneficial for any age or physical shape. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

Fitness: Zumba Gold Chair with Lyndalea Ruffner

Friday, December 19 at 1-2:15 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

Zumba Gold Chair is a seated workout designed for those with limited mobility, balance issues, or anyone who wants a fun, seated exercise session. Students will get a great core, arm, leg and brain workout without any standing movements. Seated Chair Zumba offers all of the fun and energy of Zumba while in a chair. The class will improve cardiovascular health, boost your mood and increase your flexibility. The class will include a Yoga cooldown allowing students to enjoy a lively workout and leave invigorated and relaxed at the same time.