Starting the New Year with Fitness Classes for Seniors in Manhattan Beach and the South Bay

The new year is a great time to focus on health and wellness. If you’re a senior resident of Manhattan Beach, or any other city in the South Bay, consider these fitness classes designed to improve your strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.

Mindful Stretching with Timilie (BCHD)

This class begins with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and elasticity. Stretching offers numerous benefits, including improved posture, reduced back pain, and injury prevention. The class then transitions into a mindfulness session, guiding participants through stillness with an emphasis on breath and presence. Mindfulness practices can increase vitality, reduce stress, promote inner peace, and even improve blood pressure and immune function.

• Mondays: 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center/Surf Dance Room, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Free

Mindfulness with Timilie (BCHD)

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? This class introduces mindfulness techniques to help you cultivate greater focus, reduce stress, and find a sense of relaxed awareness. Mindfulness involves training your attention to remain present in the moment.

• Wednesdays: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center/Surf Dance Room, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Free

Agility, Balance, and Coordination

This class focuses on improving agility, balance, and coordination through a series of fun exercises that utilize eye-hand coordination. Participants will use light weights and resistance bands to enhance their body balance and coordination.

• Wednesdays: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Fridays: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Free

Beginner Line Dancing with Rhonda

This class is perfect for beginners who want to enjoy the fun of line dancing. Participants will learn basic steps and a variety of line dances to different music genres. No partner is required.

• Wednesdays, January 25 to March 29: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center, Ocean Banquet Hall, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $120; Non-residents: $132

Arthritis Foundation with Nicky – On Hold

• Mondays and Fridays: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Location: Adventure Plex, 1701 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $90; Non-residents: $99
• Note: Currently on hold. This program is designed to help people with arthritis maintain joint flexibility, muscle strength, and reduce pain.

Dance, Flow ‘N Fun with Nicky

Improve your posture, balance, and coordination through a series of simple dance sequences. This class is designed to be fun and enjoyable, with no prior dance experience required.

• Wednesdays and Fridays, January 15, 17, 22, 24: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center, Ocean Banquet Hall, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $45; Non-residents: $49

Senior Fit with Carmen

Stay active and maintain your independence with this engaging fitness class. Led by Carmen Osterling, this class helps you stay limber, ease aches and pains, and keep your joints in working order.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 12 to February 6: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center, Ocean Banquet Hall, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $110; Non-residents: $121

Stretching with Carmen

Join Carmen for a gentle yet powerful chair yoga class that soothes body and mind. This class incorporates mindful breathing and gentle stretches to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, January 6 to February 6: 10:00 AM to 10:55 AM
• Location: Adventure Plex, 1701 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $100; Non-residents: $110

Senior Yoga Beginning with Eden

This beginner-friendly yoga class is perfect for those new to yoga or who prefer a slower pace. Modifications are provided, and chair use is optional.

• Tuesdays, January 7 to March 18: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center/Surf Dance Room, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $121; Non-residents: $133

Senior Yoga Beginning Plus with Eden

This class is slightly more advanced than the Beginner class, but still suitable for those new to yoga. Modifications are provided, and chair use is optional.

• Thursdays, January 9 to March 20: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center/Surf Dance Room, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $121; Non-residents: $133

Yoga for Strength, Balance, and Flexibility by Teri (Hatha Yoga)

This class focuses on improving strength, balance, and flexibility through Hatha Yoga practices. Chairs are used for part of the class.

• Wednesdays, January 5 to March 19: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
• Location: Joslyn Community Center/Surf Dance Room, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $150; Non-residents: $165

Zumba For Adults

Enjoy a modified Zumba class with easy-to-follow choreography and great music. This class focuses on cardiovascular health, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.

• Mondays, January 6 to March 24: 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM (No class on 1/20 and 2/17)
• Location: Joslyn Community Center/Surf Dance Room, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
• Cost: Residents: $50; Non-residents: $55

This information is for reference only and may be subject to change. Please contact the appropriate organizations for the most up-to-date information on class schedules, fees, and registration.