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Happy International Yoga Day!

✨Happy International Yoga Day!🧘‍♀️✨

To celebrate the day and promote some tranquility and zen in our Centre we interviewed one of our fellow yoga instructors Kate.

What do you love about yoga?
Well for me I really enjoy the way that I fell after a yoga class, it really can create that sense of peace and stillness in the mind and body. It really helps me with feeling peaceful and feeling length and flexibility within the body. To me it’s all about the mind and body connection, feeling in tune with myself and the world around me.

Why should people incorporate yoga into their exercise routine?
Yoga is fantastic for increasing both your flexibility and strength, especially through your core. Yoga is also all about learning lessons on the mat and taking them into your life. Whether that’s lessons in mindfulness, meditation or connection of body and mind; it’s all practical teachings.

How long have you been practicing?
I’ve been doing yoga for a long time, I did my first class when I was 18 but I only really started to practice regularly after the birth of my children. Yoga really helped me with finding peace, me-time and the sense of stillness I really needed post-natal. Since then I’ve been teaching for about 12 years.

What’s your favourite type of yoga class?
It’s hard to say really, personally I love both Vinyasa and Yin yoga. It’s great to have balance in your practice, through Vinyasa in the morning I feel energised and ready for the day whereas I love Yin yoga in the evening. Yin yoga is fantastic for slowing down combining mediation with breath-work and deep slow movements.

It was a lovely chat with Kate and great to hear about her love for yoga. On this international yoga day we encourage everyone to focus on some simple yoga principles like balance and mindfulness. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just a beginner, embrace the practice and give yourself some time to relax, unwind and create that mind-body connection you deserve.

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How to withdraw from your group exercise class 🚴🏻

Here`s a quick tutorial on how to withdraw from a class using our Customer Portal, in six easy steps!

1. Login and click on the menu in the top left
2. Select `My Info"
3. Select your name if you have an account with multiple family members
4. Scroll down and select "Schedules"
5. Find the class you wish to withdraw from, and press `Withdraw"
6. A pop up will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Select the blue, "Withdraw" button

Please note: You must withdraw from your class at least two hours prior to its start time. If you need to withdraw less than the two hour window, please call the Centre on 9781 8444.

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How to withdraw from your group exercise class 🚴🏻 Here's a quick tutorial on how to withdraw from a class using our Customer Portal, in six easy steps! 1. Login and click on the menu in the top left 2. Select 'My Info" 3. Select your name if you have an account with multiple family members 4. Scroll down and select "Schedules" 5. Find the class you wish to withdraw from, and press 'Withdraw" 6. A pop up will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Select the blue, "Withdraw" button Please note: You must withdraw from your class at least two hours prior to its start time. If you need to withdraw less than the two hour window, please call the Centre on 9781 8444.

Have you registered for the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run yet? 🏃

Our Can Swim team are going to be there with water safety tips and activities as we head into summer ☀️

For more information and to sign up visit the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run website.

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Have you registered for the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run yet? 🏃 Our Can Swim team are going to be there with water safety tips and activities as we head into summer ☀️ For more information and to sign up visit the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run website.

Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶

This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best!

Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃
Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing
arms naturally, breathe steadily.

Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶
Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating.

Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻
Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms.

Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗
Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands.

Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪
Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat.

For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

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Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶 This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best! Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃 Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing arms naturally, breathe steadily. Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶 Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating. Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻 Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms. Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗 Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands. Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪 Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat. For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing – and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄 We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! How you can help: 🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped. 🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute. Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

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Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃 Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community. We want to hear your story and experience. Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community. Complete the survey via the link in our bio. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am – 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

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To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members. 📅 Date: Monday 9 November 🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help. The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started. Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to: 🥗 Improve your nutrition 💪 Increase physical activity 🧠 Manage stress Learn more via their website.

Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

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Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑 Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub! Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day! Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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Raft Waterslide closure 🚧 Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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