Health Service System - City & County of San Francisco

Try something new during your lunch hour! Take advantage of these free summer events for HSS members.

Body Language: Fitness & Flexibility For the Office Worker
1145 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Not enough time to exercise? During this session, taught by certified Occupational Therapist Francine Plave, you will learn about a lot of little things that can help incorporate fitness and flexibility into a typical office worker's daily routine.
Register for Body Language For the Office Worker:
Tuesday, July 29, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out!
Add your name to the waiting list.

Hot Topics in Nutrition
1145 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Do calcium supplements really strengthen your bones? Will red wine help keep you young? What's Vitamin K anyway? Every day it seems there's new information about what's best to eat and which vitamins you should (or should not) take. Special guest speaker Dr. Cathy Breedon, Clinical Nutrition Specialist at MeritCare Medical Center, will be here to explain the latest nutrition research and answer member questions.
Register for Hot Topics in Nutrition:
Monday, August 11, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry sold out!

Lunchtime Qi Gong
1145 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Gather your energy with the gentle, rhythmic movement of Qi Gong, an ancient practice that dates back 5,000 years. These seminars, taught by Qi Gong practitioner Laura Bresler in association with Quan Yin Healing Arts Center, can help calm the mind and add vitality to the body. No experience is required. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Space is limited. Please register to secure your place in each of these sessions.
Register for Qi Gong:
Wednesday, August 13, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out!
Wednesday, August 13, 1pm to 2pm - Sorry, Sold Out!
Wednesday, August 20, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out!
Wednesday, August 20, 1pm to 2pm - Sorry, Sold Out!
Note: No Qi Gong class on Wednesday, August 6.

Conscious Stretching
1145 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Stretching can relax muscle tension, increase range of movement, improve circulation and help you stay centered emotionally. This class is devoted to a gradual warming up of the entire body from the inside out - beginning with explorations of sensation and breath and continuing until the entire body is awake and invigorated by stretching. Taught by Steve Savage, a certified breathwork and bodywork practitioner. Space is limited; please register to secure your place.
Register for Conscious Stretching:
Thursday, August 7, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out! Add your name to the waiting list.
Thursday, August 21, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out! Add your name to the waiting list.

Acupressure Energy Boost
1145 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Better than a cup of coffee! Learn about pressure points and body awareness techniques you can employ to elevate your energy level and alleviate stress. This is a hands-on session taught by certified acupressure practitioner Wako Takayama, of WakoWa Wellness.
Thursday, August 14, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out! Add your name to the waiting list.
Thursday, August 28, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out! Add your name to the waiting list.

Good Fat, Bad Fat: Achieving Balance In Your Diet
1145 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Did you know that eating the right kinds of dietary fats in moderation can help prevent heart disease, control blood sugar levels and other good things? Learn how to make informed decisions about incorporating "good" fats into a healthy diet. Featuring scientist and nutrition educator Dr. Gerda Endemann.
Register for Good Fat, Bad Fat:
Monday, August 18, 12 noon to 1pm - Sorry, Sold Out! Add your name to the waiting list.

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