Courtenay Rec pages CV Rec Guide Winter 2026

Therapeutic Chair Yoga

Me-Time Yoga This smooth, breath-led class guides you through flowing sequences, including sun saluta tions, standing poses and floor stretches. Linking movement to breath builds strength, flexibili ty, and balance, while fostering mindfulness, gentle flow, still ness and relaxation. No experi ence necessary. Instructor: Emilie Dube Fridays #17538 January 16 - February 20 $72/6 #17539 February 27 - March 27 $60/5 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lewis Salish Building Yin/Restorative Yoga This class alternates between Yin and Restorative Yoga, offering the best of both worlds. Yin yoga stimulates deeper tissues while Restorative yoga provides deep relaxation. Both are quiet, floor based practices to encourage stillness and breathing aware ness. Please note that this is not a class suitable for those new to yoga. Instructor: Catherine Reid Fridays #17535 January 9 - February 20 $90/6 #17663 February 27 - March 27 $75/5 10-11:30 a.m. Native Sons Lodge Room

Pilates & More Challenge your mind and body with low-impact, joint-friendly Pilates exercises. Strengthen your core, improve spine health, enhance balance, flexibility, and coordination, and enjoy a full-body workout that both strengthens and lengthens muscles for overall fitness and well-being. Instructor: Suzy Williamson #17529 Tuesdays January 6 - February 10 5-6 p.m. Native Sons Lodge Room $72/6 #17531 Tuesdays February 17 - March 31 5-6 p.m. Native Sons Lodge Room $84/7

Restorative Yoga Experience a gentle, prop-sup ported practice with postures held for extended periods to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Focused on breath and sustained poses, this class fosters deep physical, mental, and emotional calm, leaving you profoundly relaxed and rejuve nated. Instructor: Akiko Shima Mondays #17534 January 5 - February 9 #17745 February 23 - March 30 6:30-8 p.m. Lewis Meeting Room $90/6 can significantly elevate body awareness and relive tension. Try these impactful exercises designed to enhance your joint mobility, strength and stability, and feel the difference in your well-being. Instructor: Akiko Shima Thursdays #17440 January 8 - February 12 $72/6 #17671 February 19 - April 2 $84/7 9:30-10:30 a.m. Native Sons Lodge Room Embrace the power of simplicity! Discover how subtle movements

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Chair Yoga (55 years & over)

Designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor, this fun class offers yoga from a chair. Enjoy special breathing practices, gentle joint movements, muscle strengthening, and supported standing poses for a complete, accessible practice. Instructor: Catherine Reid Tuesdays #17742 January 6 - February 17 10:30-11:30 a.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $84/7 #17439 February 24 - March 31 10:30-11:30 a.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $72/6

Winter Program Registration starts Monday November 17 | See page 68

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