Owatonna Community Education

If you've noticed hip/thigh/butt spread, you are not alone. We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop you will learn about Janice's famous "10 Minute Miracle Exercise" series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density. You will learn how to decrease two inches off the saddlebag area in just two weeks, how to trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess body weight, and a breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism alongside different acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don't have time, money, or a pull to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises.

Every day, your body makes about 330 billion new cells which means 3.8 million cells are replaced every SECOND! This means every second is an opportunity to make every system in your body healthier. The quality of cell your body can produce this second is dependent on what raw materials you have floating around your bloodstream. Studies show you can be 50 and have the physiology of a 30-year-old and vice versa, depending on how well you take care of yourself. What you do now greatly affects your health and wellbeing now and in the future. Nothing beats good health! In this online workshop, we'll discuss simple steps you can take now to help make every system in your body as healthy as possible.

Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root cause of ALL these conditions are the same - problems with our diet, lifestyle, and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to WHY your levels are too high and how to change it. The good news is all of this can be reversed. In this online workshop, learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health.

In the past you probably could drop weight by cutting back on calories or exercising a bit more. But then suddenly the scale stops moving, and you just can't seem to lose weight. The good news is you could lose up to 20 pounds in a year without eating less. Just by revving up your metabolism, you can burn more calories everyday, lose fat, boost energy, feel stronger and become more fit. In this class, you will learn 20 simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism.

Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an "instant alignment technique" that will have you standing straighter immediately. We'll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car, or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. And, the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements.

Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on the mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health, and wellbeing. In this online workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response and decrease depression and anxiety. Breathing exercises are powerful, free, and literally right under your nose.

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are rounded forward? In this online workshop, you'll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We'll complete exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round your shoulders, and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to regain bone mass. We'll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals, and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise your weight is just not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. In this online workshop, we'll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.

Do you have joints that ache - a knee or hip or back? Whether you have arthritis, bursitis or just creaky joints, this online workshop is for you! Joint lubrication exercises are quite simple and easy to do yet produce rather remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. We'll also discuss which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy.