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TortoisePDX lives in Portland, Oregon 

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Tortoise Slow Fitness 

Here's the news.  Tortoise Slow Fitness has now had its first run at the 
Q Center on N Mississippi. Although "run" may be overstating it.  Besides,
I don't think Tortoises actually run, do they?  (I'll Google that.)  

In any event, Tortoise will return.  

They (yes, Tortoise is a "they") will probably come back to haunt you,
dear reader, if  Scarlett doesn't get them going soon.

Please come back for details on the next Tortoise
class.  
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Mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and ease of
​movement are priorities of the class.

Every class will center on full-body balance and integration 
(energetic and physical) and the joy of movement.

TORTOISE IS DREAMING.  Come back soon.  

Everyone is welcome to attend any or all classes.  Suggested
donation is $3-$5. 

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Tai Chi Classes

Every Monday, 10-11 a.m., a tai chi class is taught by 
either Scarlett Malone or Mary Real-Leflar at Lan Su
Chinese Garden.  Focus is on the Yang Style
long form as taught at Lan Su by Sifu Mark Parzynski
every Thursday. 

For beginners, long-timers, and everyone between.

For more information, go to the Chinese Garden website www.lansugarden.org. 
(Classes free with paid Garden admission.)


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Sources

Tortoise Slow Fitness comes largely out of the foundational principles
of structure, intentional movement, and functional strength as
taught by Sifu Mark Parzynski. 

Mark Parzynski, LAc offers classes in Chinese martial and health arts:

     Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.
     at Laurelhurst Park in Northeast Portland.

     Thursdays, 10 a.m. at Lan Su Chinese Garden.

To find out more about Mark and his classes, visit www.thetaichilife.com.

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The joint mobilizing and neuro-activating aspects of Rosen Method 
Movement are important influences on Tortoise.

Rosen Method Movement was developed by a physical therapist 
for injury rehabilitation and for fullness and joy in movement as we age. 

John Swaner and Teri Jaeger, LMT offer classes in Rosen Method
Movement on Mondays at 10:30  at the Q Center on
N. Mississippi Ave. in Portland. 

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