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Strong through cancer
A new three-part discussion series focusing on women and
cancer begins in September. Find out how smart eating can
help keep up your strength during treatment and recovery.
WAC Nutritionist Eric Chen will discuss life-giving foods
and the positive impacts they can have on your body and
soul. e series continues with sessions on exercise and
yoga and meditation.
living fit
instructor insights / cancer series / pumpkin swim
Born and raised in Seattle, Frank Yanagimachi ran cross-coun-
try for Rainier Beach High School and competed in 10K races
and marathons aer graduating. His love for running translat-
ed well to the 27 years Frank spent in the Air Force Reserves,
where physical fitness was an essential component of
everyday life.
Frank served during the First Gulf War and had a long
civilian career at the Seattle Department of Transportation
and Sound Transit. His interest in fitness later blossomed
as a group exercise instructor and registered yoga teacher.
Frank was introduced to the WAC as a substitute teacher
for morning step classes. "I never thought my lack of rhythm
and two le feet could be overcome," he says. "But aer
attending step choreography workshops and getting a feel for
the right music, I found a new passion!"
In addition to group exercise instruction, Frank has exten-
sive training in therapeutic and restorative yoga, including
working with recovering cancer patients. Now semi-retired,
Frank teaches weekly yoga at the WAC as well as a ursday
step class.
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Instructor insights
Frank Yanagimachi | Yoga & Step
u Frank Yanagimachi teaches yoga and step classes at the WAC and is
available for private instruction. Email fitness@wac.net.
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Pumpkin Swim
An annual WAC kids' favorite returns to Helene Madison
Pool from 9–11 am on Saturday, October 28. Take a swim
with a pool full of pumpkins and watch out for the WACness
Monster. e whole family will want to join the fun. Free for
all ages. No registration needed. See you at the pool.
