SOCCERRED DEER CITY SOCCER ASSOCIATION

INDOOR SEASON STARTS OCTOBER 2014Visit our webpage for more information and to register

www.rdcsa.com

Sign up for the INDOOR 2014/15 SEASONRegistration runs August 01 - September 26

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Your Guide to Fall

Courses and Classes

for All Ages

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Academy of Martial Arts Inc.

203, 4929 - 50 Street Ph: 403-343-3350Open Mon.-Fri. from 4:30-9:30 p.m.

www.kaliacademy.net E-mail: sonnypadilla@hotmail.com

Ask about our Self Defense/Steps to Survival Course

Let us teach your kids self defense - then let us teach you!Kali is an excellent form of self defense, but it also increases strength, stamina and fl exibility. Why not enjoy the benefi ts of Kali along with your children? Join in a workout with your kids and enjoy the shared experience. Kali requires no special uniform, so any workout clothing is acceptable. And since all levels of experience train together, you can begin right away.

Call us today to find out how you and your family can benefit from practicing Kali!

Phone Today about Our FREE 1 WEEK TRIAL

Studying a martial art is an excellent way to stay healthy while improving balance and coordination, and training is available in many different traditional martial art forms from around the world. Originating in the Philippines, Kali is one such form of training that strives to incorporate many different techniques into one training regimen.Suppressed for three centuries by Spanish colonizers of the Philippines, it is only in the last half of the twentieth century that Kali masters have begun to teach their secrets to the public. Before this, Kali was taught privately within family groups, which is probably why it is less popular than other more familiar martial arts forms.There are currently three types of Kali. One is an exhibition style, which has largely non-functional movements. A second type is called Sports Kali, but it has limitations that prevent its practitioners from incorporating their techniques in real-world situations. Combat Kali is an open technique that allows its practitioners to defend themselves outside of the gym.One advantage of Kali is the seamless integration of its techniques. From using a dagger to a forty-inch pole to bare hands, the Kali practitioner employs the same movements with only minor modifications. In other martial arts, the techniques vary widely from weapon to weapon and from weapon to bare hand. This gives the impression of an arbitrary collection of several styles under one system. In contrast, the Kali practitioner can pick up any weapon at hand and use it effectively even though it may be the first time they have handled that weapon. But Kali is more than fighting; it is the education of motion. Kali’s techniques are short, direct and economical.Kali also improves appearance, health and energy.

It gives practitioners self-confidence and a feeling of greater security. It is the art of the warriors and kings of the ancient Philippines and it hones the practitioner’s character on the warrior virtues of honesty, justice, and - paradoxically - peace. The aim of the warrior-Kali practitioner is not to fight, but to keep the peace.Not frequently shown or taught, many family groups in the Philippines still keep their combat styles secret, but some “maestros” have begun to teach outsiders. In the latter part of the twentieth century, Gran Maestro Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo, who was perhaps the most respected Kali Gran Maestro in the world, began sharing his techniques with the outside world. A legend in his lifetime, h e t a u g h t K a l i Ilustrisimo, a style that has the slow and the fast, the hard and the soft.

Little-known martial art yields big results

Kali Ilustrisimo techniques flow from a core of basic principles, and you can literally count on your fingers the number of intimate disciples to whom Tatang passed those principles on to. But as stated, Combat Kali is not just a martial art for the gym. When he was eighty-six years old, Gran Maestro Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo routed three armed men using only a twenty-four inch long Kali baton.

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CALM

Beginning the week of Sept. 8th

Located at the Collicutt Center and Recreation Center in Red Deer

office@reddeerdancemagic.comwww.reddeerdancemagic.com

Register Today!

DANCE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES!How Do I Register?1. Visit us every Saturday morning at the Red Deer Farmer’s Market (outside of the arena)2. Find us every Tuesday in the front foyer of the Collicutt Centre from 11 am - 7 pm.3. Visit our North Studio office during regular hours of operation.4. Register ONLINE! (for 8 week programs only)

DANCE AND MUSIC LESSONSFOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES

“Where Everyone’s a Star”NON COMPETITIVE DANCE STUDIO

403-309-7319Located at the Collicutt Centre and

Heritage Plaza North

www.reddeerdancemagic.com

www.reddeermusiclessons.com

Experience the “MAGIC” behind Dance Magic!Birthday . . .

Musical Theatre . . .

Tiny Tumblers

Contemporary

Cheer Dance

Break Dance

Mom & Me

All Boys

Hip Hop

Ukulele

Lyrical

Zumba

Ballet

Guitar

Piano

Drums

Banjo

Voice

Adult

Jazz

Acro

Tap

• Offering quality instruction in a fun, upbeat, positive and non-competitive atmosphere.

• 8 week and full year dance and music programs available for students age 5 months to Adult.

• Convenient options for busy families to enroll siblings in multiple classes and programs at the

same time!• Two locations in Red Deer! Collicutt Centre and Heritage Plaza (6200 67A St.)

DANCE MAGIC DANCE MAGIC DANCE MAGIC

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(ms) Studies into the effects o f music on learning are nothing new. Such studies have been conducted for decades, gaining popularity during the 1950s when research was done on something called the “Mozart Effect.” The Mozart Effect theorizes that listening to Mozart can temporarily improve performance and may even boost a person’s IQ. In response, many parents started playing Mozart and other classical music in their homes. By the late 1990s, Baby Einstein, a company that offers a wide range of developmental and entertainment products for babies and toddlers, released a series of CDs and videos that prominently featured classical music amid visual learning sequences for young children. “Baby Mozart,” “Baby Bach” and “Baby Beethoven” were just a few of the videos capitalizing on the evidence that children learn more when exposed to classical music.Ongoing research continues to support the theory that music education can help children on many levels. In Canada, a research group from McMaster University conducted their own study into music education. That study, which was published in the journal Brain in 2006, examined

two groups of children, ages 4 to 6. Each were taught the same lessons, but one group was also given musical instruction. The study found that the group of children who received musical instruction scored much better than their peers in literacy, mathematics, IQ, and memory skills.Long Island University researchers Joseph Piro and Camilo Ortiz found that children exposed to a multi-year program of music instruction, involving training in increasingly complex rhythmic, tonal, and practical skills, displayed superior cognitive performance in reading skills compared to their peers who did not receive musical training. The authors concluded that, “because neural response to music is a widely distributed system within the brain, it would not be unreasonable to expect that some processing networks for music and language behaviors, namely reading, located in both hemispheres of the brain would overlap.”Music education is not just for the average student. Other research shows it may be beneficial to children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. A study completed at Stanford University showed that mastering a musical instrument improves the ability to process parts of the spoken language. The researchers believe that additional research might develop a way to use the knowledge obtained in the study to increase language development for individuals with dyslexia or cognitive disorders.In many schools, music education is being drastically reduced or eliminated. Parents may want to look outside the classroom for music instruction or play more music at home.

Music Education can help with school skillsMusic’s efficacy as a teaching tool has long been studied. Though some still doubt if music has any effect on student performance, a strong body of evidence suggests otherwise.

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J.D.’S Fabulous Feet#3, 7619 - 50 Avenue (Gaetz)

Owner & Director Julie Dionne

Recreational & Competitive

Classes

OPEN HOUSEThursday Aug. 28 & Thursday Sept. 47-9 pm, for new and returning students

MusicalTheatre

Tap

Jazz

Ballet

Hip Hop

Lyrical

Combo

Dance Revival

(18 & up withExperience)Contemporary

REGISTER NOW!Visit our website:

www.jdfabulousfeet.ca or Call 403-342-2173

(Certifi ed with the Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association)

Bilingual Service

We offer classes in: NEW- Lyrical/Contemporary

Recreational Class 10 & up- Musical Theatre

Recreational Class 9 & up

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Weber Physio Harvest RunHosted by the Red Deer Runners

23rd AnnualSUNDAY, SEPT. 7/14 — 9:00 A.M.

8 km run; 3 km. run/walk. All ages and abilities welcome.Registrations available online www.weberphysiotherapy.ca or

Call 403-347-4216 for more information.

Interested in Volunteering for our Event?Email: rdharvestrun@gmail.com

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Do you love to sing?Join the Red Deer Chamber Singers,

an adult mixed chorus, as we prepare for our annual Renaissance Feast in late November.Starting September 2, on Tuesdays,

7:00 - 9:00/9:30 pmat Sunnybrook United Church

Call Sadie at 403.347.5166

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Although many of us have seen the dramatic and overly competitive dance shows on television, competitive dance actually provides a friendly, encouraging environment for dancers. Dance competitions, unlike many other competitive sports, focus on developing individual growth rather than competing against others. For example, in your average soccer tournament, there would be one gold medal, one silver medal, and one bronze medal awarded per category. In dance, however, a category of eight dancers could see each competitor walk away with a gold medal if each achieved an individual score of 85 or higher. The adjudicator marks each dancer on specific criteria and provides comments to help the dancer continue to grow throughout the year. These comments and suggestions help point the dancer in the right direction to aspire to higher level at the next competition. The adjudicator, coaches, parents, and other competitors want to see each individual succeed and perform to their best ability; competitive dance is truly a community that focuses on seeing everyone reach their highest potential. Dance Competition can provide a rewarding and welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and experience levels, unlike what we see on TV.Recreational programs are available for children that do not choose the competitive route.

Submitted by Julie Dionne of JD’s Fabulous Feet

Competitive Dance

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Concerned about your child’s literacy or speech/language skills?

Does your child have specifi c learning diffi culties?

Do you simply want to give yourpre-schooler a head start?

14-00338.indd 1 06/02/14 9:25 AM

Experience fun, multi-sensory learning.Sound Connections provides literacy intervention and/or speech/language stimulation for all learners of all ages.

14-00338.indd 1 06/02/14 9:25 AM

www.soundconnectionscentres.com Tel: 403-347-3050 • soundconnections@live.ca

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late PM programs for

2.5 - 5 year olds1, 2 & 3 times a week

Located in Westpark3920 - 57th Ave.

OPEN HOUSE

SEPT. 3 & 4

9:00 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

For Information Call

403-343-7420 • 403-358-2157

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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays9:15 am - 11:15 am ~ 3-5 year olds

4 Hours ... Tuesdays & Thursdays10:00 am - 2:00 pm ~ 4-5 year olds

Pre-K Skills - Art, Music, Fun

REGISTER NOW Call 403.342.5450

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(ms) The ancient martial art of tai chi has been practiced in China for centuries. Practiced as a graceful form of exercise, tai chi has developed quite a fan base in the western hemisphere, where people looking to improve their health and reduce stress in a low-impact way have embraced tai chi.“Tai chi” is the English-language phrase used to describe the movements known as t’ai chi ch’uan. It roughly translates to “supreme, or boundless fist.” Tai chi evolved from various Chinese philosophical principles, including Confucianism and Taoism, and involves training in various elements: taolu, or hand and weapons forms; meigong and qigong, or breathing, movement and awareness exercises; tuishou, also known as response drills; and sanshou, or self-defense techniques. Although tai chi is well known for its slow movements, there are more intense variations.

Tai chi may have developed as martial arts training, but many westerners now embrace it as a meditative form of exercise. Movements are designed to flow into one another in a slow, focused manner. Deep breathing and meditation are part of the process. Because tai chi tends to be low-impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, it is generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.In addition to the physical benefits like muscle strength and definition and improved stamina, tai chi may also improve quality of sleep, enhance the immune system and reduce joint pain.

Tai Chi can help relieve stress

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Instruction IncludedInstruction IncludedJunior Learn to Curl Program

Lite Rocks (ages 7-10)Mon. - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

orWed. - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

$100 per player

Big Rock (ages 11 - 18)Mon. - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmWed. - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

$125 per playerStarts - Oct. 15th or Oct. 20th

Junior ClinicsMonday League - Oct. 6

Wednesday League - Oct. 8

Adult Learn to Curl Program

Ages 18+

Sunday’s from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Oct. 19th - Dec. 14th, 2013$80 per person

LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2014

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Come out for a BBQ & Sign up for Curling

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LOVE to SING?

SHARE YOUR VOICE! ...and have FUN while you’re at it!

• Brioso (bree-oh-so) Children’s Choir (Jr. gr. 1-3; Sr. gr. 4-7)

• ihana (ee-huh-nuh) Youth Choir (14 - 22 years old)

• Soliloquy Adult Mixed Chorus (20+ years old)

If your love to sing, want to share your vocal abilities and work with other great musicians, join our community of passionate singers and embark on your musical journey.HURRY - PLACEMENT INTERVIEWS AND AUDITIONS ARE TAKING PLACE NOW!

Central Alberta’s Premier Choirs Invite YOU To Make Your Voice Count!

(ms)Time and again research has proven the benefits of music education. Children who study music typically score better on standardized testing and exhibit improved language and reasoning skills, and music education helps students with advanced mathematics lessons by improving their spatial and temporal reasoning. Involvement in music and the arts can improve a student’s SAT scores and make the student well rounded.Despite these benefits, music and art education is slowly disappearing from the classroom. At many schools across the nation, stages are dark and band and chorus rooms are empty. Budget cuts have been unkind to music education programs. To keep up with the demand for technology in the classroom, certain school programs have to be scaled back, and art and music are generally the first to go. This leaves it up to parents to involve their kids in music education.Private lessons have long been a great way for kids to learn music, and many such music coaches are former music teachers. With private lessons, kids get to benefit from working with certified instructors, and parents are happy to make music a part of their youngsters’ lives. The following are a handful of ways parents can find private lessons for their kids.• Word of mouth: Begin by asking neighbors

or friends in the community if they know of any reliable music teachers. Someone is bound to know a person or have a connection to a music teacher. Speak with members of a community music ensemble, such as a church choir, or even amateur or professional musicians you see playing at a restaurant or bar. There’s a good chance you

can get a referral. You may also have a friend or neighbor who is a talented musician and will agree to offer lessons on the side.

• Community music programs: While schools may not have music classes, community centers offer programs for both adults and children. A community arts center may offer instrument training and/or vocal lessons, so look into such organizations in your community. A community YMCA or a similar organization also may have after-school music programs.

• Nearby colleges: Music students at local colleges may want to make extra money by offering music lessons. They may be able either to meet at your home or use the music room on campus to conduct lessons.

• Newspaper classifieds: Tutors frequently advertise their services in the newspaper. Look in the classified section to see if anyone is offering music lessons. Many newspapers now offer their classifieds both online and in print, so utilize both options to ensure your search is as thorough as possible.

Music education is important, but those seeking instruction may have to look outside of school. Private instructors are available to help foster a love of the arts and mold creative, well-rounded children.

Students seeking private music lessons have options

There has recently been an explosion of interest in photography, fuelled no doubt by the invention of the digital camera. Every which way you turn you see budding photographers, often sporting expensive, high-tech SLR cameras, happily snapping photos with carefree abandon. Truth is, however, that most of them have have very little idea what they are doing when it comes to using that camera effectively, and it shows in their results! Using a great camera is certainly no guarantee of great photos. The problem is that most camera users today are stuck on full-auto mode, letting the camera do all the thinking for them—apart from deciding where to aim and when to push the shutter button! If this is your approach you are destined to get results that are frankly not a lot better than if you were using a much simpler camera, or maybe even your cellphone! While it is certainly true that today’s digital cameras can do a lot of the thinking for you, the size of their tiny electronic brain they are using to think their way to a good photograph is hardly to be compared to the massive one sitting on your shoulders, and you would be a lot better off declining your camera’s assistance, taking full control of all future photo opps for yourself. Most of the amazing potential of an SLR (or any other advanced digital camera for that matter) remains untapped until you begin to think about what you want to capture and to then utilize the hands-on controls they offer to shape the appearance of the image.If you learn how to use your camera in a more thoughtful, hands-on way, you will immediately begin to see better results. You will get far fewer flat-out failures (photos that are too light or dark, grainy, blurry. or off-color) and will also begin to creatively control image appearance in ways that can allow you to depict precisely what you have envisioned. While

mastering these skills may at first appear daunting, and will definitely require an initial investment in practice time, once learned very little extra time and effort is actually required when shooting— really boiling down to the effective choice for no more than five settings—and the dividends for that added bit of thought and effort can be immense, both technically and creatively.Learning camera control techniques can certainly be done on your own through self-study and trial and error—especially with the instant feedback that digital cameras offer—but there is no question that a patient, experienced, professional instructor can really fast-track you to where you can be a confident shooter. Honing your camera skills is definitely the right place to start learning photography, but ultimately there is much more that can also be learned—including composition, lighting and editing—all of which will bring you ever closer to your goal of consistently creating stand-out images, and each step along that journey a good instructor can be an invaluable resource.

Dwight Arthur, owner of Photek, a commercial photography and training centre business based in Red Deer, has been patiently guiding new photographers for over a decade, freely sharing his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for his life long passion and profession. www.photek.ca

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RED DEER BRIDGE CLUB

Bay 165579 47 Street

403 347-7300

LESSONS - $30 for 10 lessons

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CONTACT: Barb @ 403-346-8545

or Pat @ 403-343-3765

BEGINNERLEARN BRIDGE!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Wed. Sept 3 to Wed. Nov 51:00 – 3:30pm

OR7:00 – 9:30pm

Taking Control of your CameraThe Fast Track to Better Photos

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403-896-4494 G10 - 5550 - 45 St. Red Deerdancehousestudios@hotmail.comwww.dancehousestudios.wix.com/dance

Studio Registration Times are:Aug. 9 (10 am - 2 pm) Aug. 13 (4 pm - 7 pm), Aug. 14 (4 pm - 7 pm)

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Mini MoversAges 4 to 6

8 week programsPerfect for little princesses

who want to try dance.

FoundationsAges 4 to 7

Focus on all dance styles and explore movement through music and play

Register on-line, by phone or in person.

• Jazz • Modern • Lyrical • Ballet • Musical Theatre • Pointe • Acro • Tap • Hip Hop • Contemporary

Princess CampsAges 4-7

Aug. 15-1710 am - 12 pm

(ms) Adults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challenging.But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way.Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids

off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascular exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports.Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

Help Kids learn the game of Golf

RED DEER ROYALS

For further

information and to

book your

audition please

contact

Micheal Mann

at 403-346-3911

Central Alberta’s Premier Show Band has openings

in brass, woodwind, percussion and color guard sections.

If you are interested in meeting new musical challenges and

enjoy travelling, you are invited to audition for the

“Royals” experience!

New Member Auditions:

Tuesday,

September 2, 7:00 p.m.

at Westerner ParkRehearsals held

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Now Recruiting

for 2014-2015!

www.reddeerroyals.com

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Volunteer Central works with many Central Alberta non-profi t organizations & events who are successful because of

the many volunteers that give of their time & talents. 

We can help you fi nd the perfect volunteer opportunity that fi ts with your schedule, meets your needs, matches

your interests, and is fulfi lling for you.

Change the world...Be a Volunteer!

For more information:www.volunteercentral.ca • 403-346-3710

Sign up for the Community Connector newsletter to receive a wide array

of volunteer opportunities!

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Earl Dreeshen, M.P.Red Deer

Suite 100A, 4315 55th Ave., Red Deer403-347-7426

613-995-0590 - Ottawawww.earldreeshen.ca

Participating in our Participating in our CommunityCommunity

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The Red Deer Ski Club is a non-profi t organization that is pleased to offer a unique alternative in winter sports. Through certifi ed coaches, we will help the youth, ages 4-18 develop the lifelong skill of downhill skiing. Each athlete will have the opportunity to experience personal achievement along with team camaraderie and family enjoyment.

For more information, please visit our website:www.rdskiclub.ca or call 403.506.3998

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FALL DRYLAND ~ SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBERON SNOW ~ DECEMBER - MARCH

(ms) Though it might once have been considered a trend, yoga has long since moved on from trendy territory to become a more widely accepted discipline that is practiced by millions for its positive impact on mental and physical health. Though yoga is an ancient practice, only recently has it become so popular in the western hemisphere, where Sports Marketing Surveys found that roughly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 practiced yoga in 2012. That’s a considerable increase from just four years earlier, when just under 16 million Americans admitted to practicing yoga.The growing popularity of yoga likely comes as no surprise to its many practitioners, who often credit yoga with relieving stress and improving overall fitness. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate chronic pain and, according to the Mayo Clinic, reduce risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure.While yoga is beneficial in many ways, it’s important that men and women not mistake yoga for medical treatment. Though yoga may be part of an individual’s treatment plan, it’s still necessary that men and women with medical conditions rely on their health care providers for treatment. For example, doctors may recommend yoga to individuals dealing with elevated stress levels, but doctors also may want their patients to take certain medications in order to lower those stress levels. Yoga on its own may be effective, but men and women should still seek professional medical treatment when dealing with health problems.It’s also important that men and women beginning a yoga regimen not take it lightly. Though the atmosphere in a typical yoga studio tends to

be serene, yoga is a physically demanding discipline, and those unprepared to deal with such demands often find themselves suffering from injuries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, injuries to the neck, shoulders, spine, legs, and knees are possible when practitioners of yoga do not exercise proper technique and caution. So it pays for beginners to heed the following warnings when beginning a yoga regimen.

• Work with a professional. No matter how long your neighbor insists he or she has practiced yoga, it’s still best that you learn the discipline from a certified instructor. Your neighbor might know all of the poses, but an instructor with credentials can help men and women with preexisting medical conditions avoid poses that can exacerbate such conditions. Novices might not know that certain poses can increase injury risk for sufferers of osteoporosis, spinal problems and high or low blood pressure. When trying yoga for the first time, always work with a professional, making sure to discuss any preexisting medical conditions before your initial session.

• Take things slowly. Its reputation as a calming discipline often gives beginners the mistaken impression that yoga is an easy discipline to grasp. However, it’s best for beginners to take things slowly before attempting to perform difficult stretches and poses. Yoga is not a competition, so give yourself adequate time to learn proper breathing techniques and figure out ways to maintain your balance. Once you have

mastered such techniques, you can then begin to try your hand at more advanced poses.

• Warm up before each session. Men and women should warm up before beginning any exercise regimen, and yoga is no exception. Stiff, cold muscles can lead to serious injury whether you’re playing basketball or stretching into a yoga pose. Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before beginning a yoga session to reduce your risk of muscle tears or pain when you start stretching or posing.

• Dress appropriately. Flexibility is essential when practicing yoga, so make sure your clothing is not restrictive. Women can buy pants made specifically for yoga that stretch easily, making it easier to perform various poses and stretches. Men may also be able to find pants made specifically for yoga, but if not, athletic shorts or track pants can work just as well.

• Stop if you feel any physical problems. It is not uncommon, especially for beginners, to experience feelings of dizziness or feel as if your body is becoming overheated during yoga. In such instances, stop immediately, as yoga is supposed to be a pain-free discipline. Ask the instructor for help the moment you start to feel faint, dizzy, overheated, or injured. Physical problems during yoga may be a byproduct of dehydration, so be sure to begin your session fully hydrated and remain so throughout your workout.

Tips for Yoga Beginners

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CALLING ALL BEGINNERTO ADVANCED PLAYERS!

The bands of the Red Deer Community Band Society invite instrumentalists who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments to participate in performance ensembles at a variety of levels. The emphasis is upon making great music in a relaxed, enjoyable, non-threatening atmosphere.

MONDAY NIGHT ADULT BAND -Glen Traquair, Director (Phone: 403.342.0601). The experienced adult player with 3 or more years of experience.Meets Mondays (beginning Sept. 15) at Notre Dame High School (#50 Lees Street), 7-9 PM

TUESDAY NIGHT ADULT BAND -Greg Wheeler, Director (Phone: 403.346.5868). For the intermediate or developing player with approximately 2 years experience.Meets Tuesdays (beginning Sept. 16) at Hunting Hills High School (150 Lockwood Avenue) 7-9 PM

INTRODUCTORY/NOVICE ADULT BAND -Lil Traquair (Phone: 403.342.0601) For the adult with little or no band experience, including those who played “years and years ago.” We will assist with instrument selection and with advice on acquiring an instrument.Meets Mondays (beginning Sept. 15) at Hunting Hills High School (150 Lockwood Avenue) 7 - 8:30 PM

JAZZ EXPLOSION BIG BAND -Tim Brehaut, Director (Phone: 403.346.9884). For the medium to advanced player interested in performing traditional and contemporary big band jazz.Meets Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 17) at Ecole Camille J. Lerouqe School (5530 - 42A Ave.) 7-9 PM.

For further information call Michael MannDirector of Bands for the

Red Deer Community Band SocietyEvening: 403.346.3911

Email: directorofbands@reddeerroyals.comwww.reddeerroyals.com

Come joinCome joinin the music andin the music and

great times!great times!

CALLING ALL B

Adult Adult Community Community Bands Bands about about to begin!to begin!

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ATTENTION ALL RECREATION AND SPORT ORGANIZATIONS!Are you interested in renting indoor fi eld time this winter at the Westerner. We have two indoor fi elds that are excellent for football, ultimate frisbee, dry-land training, community leagues, you name it!

When? December, 2014 to February 2015 Monday to Sunday – fl exible times available

Where? Westerner Agricentre

Who? All recreation and sporting groups

What? Two indoor fi elds (artifi cial turf )

Rates? Competitive rates available for both local Red Deer organizations and non-local.

For more information: 403-346-4259 or offi ce@rdcsa.com

Sta r t ing any new f i tness program or sport activity can be intimidating. From individuals who are feeling “out of shape” to elite athletes who are accustomed to being successful with physical pursuits – everyone has their insecurities. Nobody wants to look silly doing new movements or to fail at a new activity. PILATES is an exercise technique that can be custom fit to each body and ability. Professional, educated instructors respect each individual’s ‘story’. This includes your history of physical conditions and injuries, repetitive faulty postures, as well as lifestyle, fitness, & performance goals.The first PILATES lesson is often an introduction to the anatomical principles and breath patterns. This initial lesson is usually done one-on-one with an instructor who will listen to your needs and concerns, then take those into

consideration as you’re taught some neutral alignment positions and lingo that is specific to PILATES. Terms such as “neutral pelvis”, “lengthen your spine”, and “engage the deep muscles” will all become familiar by the end of your first lesson. Upon leaving your first lesson you should have a new awareness of how your bones are ideally stacked up, and how the muscles and nervous system are communicating. As you’re moving and learning in your intro lesson your instructor’s trained eye will be watching for postural imbalances and faulty movement patterns. This is important to evaluate as your future lessons/classes will be tailored to your personal postural/strength needs. Why be so specific in your form? So that you become a more efficient mover with a pain free, uninhibited body that works.

Let’s look at how PILATES can benefit individuals of varying fitness levels...ATHLETES / SPORT MINDED PEOPLE – PILATES training greatly improves coordination, reduces chance of in jury, and enhances performance by improving flexibility and organization of the neuromuscular patterns. Training can be very sport specific to address requirements of your activity. Lengthening musc les and allowing efficient joint range of motion, translates into bigger rotation/movement of the spine, hips, and shoulders. Think skating, running, x-country skiing, golf, and swimming movements. The strength built through controlling the body in PILATES exercises enhances rotational power, stability of the trunk and limbs, and balance. Training the neuromuscular

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system encourages organized recruitment of natural muscular ‘chains’ in the body. For example, the extensor unit includes spinal muscles, glutes, and hamstrings. This is considered a chain of muscles/tissue that need to function well together. This is where we get into training movement, not just muscle.FITNESS / HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS – PILATES is a great addition to your current fitness/health routine. The postural awareness developed in PILATES will carry over into all activities that you do. For example, for those who do resistance training,

knowing how to stabilize the shoulder blade while working the arms or shoulders can reduce injuries, and create healthier movement patterns (therefore stronger more efficient muscles, less neck strain). It really comes down to learning correct movement. If you tend to do specific types of exercise (such as doing lots of jogging, or lots of wt training) your body will have dominant, overused muscles, while other muscles will be overstretched and underused. PILATES training can lengthen the overused muscles and fire up those that are not doing their job within your body. Lengthen, strengthen, connect the brain and body.NEW TO FITNESS / RECONDITIONING AFTER AN INJURY / MANAGING A CONDITION – PILATES is a great entry point for those beginning an exercise routine, or those coming out of an injury, and also those dealing with challenges such as spinal conditions, multiple sclerosis, or arthritis. Be assured that MOVEMENT HEALS. Breath combined with movement (the foundation of PILATES) promotes circulation providing oxygen and nutrients to all tissues and organs. PILATES is considered active therapy which means YOU are doing the work

(retraining) within the brain and body. A circle of therapy professionals around your injury/condition is very important but at some point YOU need to re-train muscle firing patterns and build the strength and mobility to become fully functional again. Finally, a healthy back is necessary for humans to function daily. The spine is the route structure of the body and the spinal cord branches from the spine to innervate all tissues. A healthy spine needs to flex, extend, rotate, and laterally flex (side bend) to stay mobile. Core muscles that are strong enough to maintain neutral alignment of the spine, pelvis, rib cage, and shoulder blades encourages efficient firing from the neuromuscular system. PILATES is SO much more than “stretching”...Connecting the entire body – Breath and Movement. Body and Mind. Awareness and Appreciation for the magnificent body that carries your spirit. No matter what condition your body is in right now, expect to FEEL better, MOVE better, and UNDERSTAND more about your body upon starting a PILATES program.

COLLEEN MANNING, Studio Owner/Director STUDIO PILATES Red Deer, B.Physical Education, Stott Pilates Certified, AFLCA, Booty Barre® Instrucor, Piloxing ® Elite Instructor, Trigger Point Performance Therapy and ViPR Certified.

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