The next stick-stretch class will be on Saturday May 12th beginning at 8:30 am.
The following is information that is only for the classes in Encinitas:

Class Location
The classes are held on the beach about 100 - 200 yards north of Moonlight Beach. I'll be at the beach by 8:15 am, so look for me with a lot of sticks.

Click here to see a Google map for the location of Moonlight Beach. Moonlight Beach is the beach where Encinitas Blvd. meets the ocean.

Encinitas Blvd turns into B Street as you get very close to the beach. There is a large parking lot off 3rd and "C" Street (one block south of Encinitas Blvd/B Street).

There are bathrooms and showers at Moonlight Beach. Consider staying at the beach after your class.

Class Time
The class begins at 8:30 am on Saturday unless otherwise posted. Each class will be for approximately one hour and a half hours.

Please arrive about ten minutes early. Enjoy the beach.

Cost Of The Class: Donation Basis. Everyone is Welcome.
To give everyone the opportunity to take as many stick-stretch classes as they choose to take, the classes are on a donation basis. Everyone is equally welcome; whether you donate or not.

I have a backpack by the sticks where you can put your donation. This can be done either before or after class. This makes your donation anonymous.

Paying For The Rattan Sticks That I Sell
To pay for a stick, either write a check and label it as paying for a stick or give me the money directly. The price of the rattan sticks vary.

I appreciate the alive feeling and firm flexibility of the rattan sticks that I sell. If you want a less costly stick, you can make one from doweling at Home Depot.

What To Wear and What To Bring To The Class
All of the stretches are done standing. Wear appropriate clothes for stretching. Blue jeans are usually too stiff. Pants that stretch, regular shorts, or stretchy shorts (like bike riders wear) are all good choices. Bring an extra layer of clothing because it can be cooler at the beach than at your house. Bring a hat if you want to keep the sun off your face; preferably one that doesn't easily fall off when bending your head down.

Bring water and sunblock. Bring your stick; otherwise sticks will be provided.

I highly suggest bringing pen and paper to write down a couple of stretches. If you can go home knowing very well how to do two stretches every class, then soon you'll know quite a few stick-stretches. There are about 16 stick-stretches in total.

Having A Specific (And Correct) Height Stick For You
If you want me to bring a stick that is the correct length for you, let me know how tall you are. The correct height of the stick is 2" to 3" taller than you are; depending on how flexible you are. So far, I've had enough sticks for everyone to use. It helps me to know who will be needing a certain height of a stick. One size definitely does not fit all people.

People Who Will Have A Stick For Their Height For The Classes
The following is a list of people that have asked me to bring a stick for them to use:
Jim A.

If you wake up on Saturday and you feel there is a better choice for you that day, then don't come. There is no need to let me know that you won't be coming. It's not a trouble for me to bring a certain size stick for you.

Click here to send me an e-mail to let me know how tall you are.

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