Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 70 Minds in Motion Alzheimer Society Fitness & Social Program This is a fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss. Clients must register and attend with a friend, family member or caregiver. A certified fitness instructor will lead a fitness portion of the class; an Alzheimer Society facilitator supports the social time for the program. The fee is for both participants. Instructor: Jean Medley Thu, Apr 17-May 22 | 10-11:30 am | $40/5 | 136885 Thu, Apr 17-May 22 | 1-2:30 pm | $40/5 | 136886 Thu, Jun 5-Jul 3 | 10-11:30 am | $40/5 | 136888 Thu, Jun 5-Jul 3 | 1-2:30 pm | $40/5 | 136889 Beban Park Social Centre Reduce Stress & Pain With the Alexander Technique This technique is an embodied approach to increase body awareness and to reduce stress, tension and pain. Learn strategies to change habitual posture and movement that will result in upright poise, effortless movement, better energy, improved well-being and ease in body and mind! Please bring 3 to 4 paperback books to class and wear comfortable clothes. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, May 5 & 12 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $50/2 | 135860 Bowen Park Complex People Living with Parkinson’s Using the Alexander Technique Gain better coping skills with postural challenges and day-to-day living if you are suffering from Parkinson’s. Increased body awareness assists in gaining more balance and a better sense of the body. Changing postural habits allows for better gait, more uprightness and more flexibility. This technique assists in enhancing muscle tone for less rigidity, less tremors and more fluidity in movement. Care partners are welcome in this class (also need to pay the fee.) Please bring a few paperback books to class and a yoga mat. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Heike Walker, at 778-245-1750 or heike@balanceartsstudio.com. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, May 26-Jun 16 | 3:30-5 pm | $80/4 | 135861 Bowen Park Complex Pilates - All Levels This is a mixed levels mat class designed to strengthen your core, improve balance and posture. We will elongate our muscles and enhance our mind/body connection. Pilates is beneficial for all of our activities. Instructor: Jane Bockman Tue, Apr 8-May 27 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $64/8 | 136812 Tue, Jun 17-Jul 29 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $48/6 | 136813 Oliver Woods Community Centre Mat Pilates Stretch - Level 1 D Whether you’re just starting with pilates or looking to enhance your existing practice, this course will build a strong foundation consisting of exercises designed to boost your core strength, balance, posture, focus and alignment. For those advancing from level one, modifications and variations will be provided. Instructor: Jane Bockman Fri, Apr 11-May 30 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 136816 Fri, Jun 20-Jul 25 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 136817 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yogalates D This class is a cross between yoga and pilates for a total body workout focused on toning the glutes, thighs and stomach. Develop your core strength and stabilization through pilates poses, and improve your flexibility, muscular strength, posture and alignment through poses, breathing and relaxation. Please bring your own yoga mat. Drop-in is available for morning classes only. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Wed, Apr 2-May 14 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 136827 Wed, May 21-Jun 25 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 136828 Wed, Aug 6-27 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 136829 Thu, Apr 3-May 15 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 136834 Thu, May 22-Jun 26 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 136835 Oliver Woods Community Centre Aqua Yoga 18 Years + Increase strength, balance and flexibility with the mindful practice of yoga in the water. This class includes some cardio and will finish with savasana in either the hot tub or sauna. Preregistration is required. Instructor: Katherine Winge Sat, May 3-31 | 8-9 am | $40/5 | 138345 Beban Park Pool Restorative Yoga & Sound D Healing Meditation This class is a gentle and nurturing form of mat yoga that includes using props to support your practice and the many benefits that come with it. Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses sound and music to promote healing and balance in the body and mind. You will be guided with relaxing sounds and the use of mantras and guided meditation. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Thu, Apr 3-May 15 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 136830 Thu, May 22-Jun 26 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 136831 Oliver Woods Community Centre Free Your Chakras Yoga NEW! D Chakras are subtle energy points starting at the base of your spine extending to the crown of your head. When the chakras are in balance, a flow of energy for optimal emotional and physical well-being is achieved. This series of classes will explore familiar poses (like warrior 2, triangle, cobra, tree) in thoughtful sequences to help activate and free each of your seven chakras. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Apr 2-May 14 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 137823 Oliver Woods Community Centre Strike a Pose Yoga NEW! D Each class will explore a set of poses with a central focus, including twists, side bends or balance poses. Explore the foundations of these poses whether you are new to yoga or an experienced student. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, May 21-Jun 25 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 137824 Oliver Woods Community Centre Men’s Yoga Men, here is a yoga program only for you. Yoga will improve your flexibility, core strength and balance. Yoga will help you improve your athletic performance, relieve pain and soreness from physical labour and reduce stress. Yoga has become a mainstream activity with proven benefits to overall health and well-being. No experience is required. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Tue, Apr 1-May 13 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 136823 Tue, May 20-Jun 24 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 136825 Oliver Woods Community Centre Please bring your own mat to fitness and yoga classes.
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