Courtenay Rec pages with hyperlinks Winter 2022

PRENATAL YOGA Going through many changes during pregnancy, prenatal yoga will help you to adjust, strengthen, stretch and relax your body. It is a great way to connect to your body, breath, mind and baby. The class will be lead by a certified birth

Yoga

Doula. All levels welcome. Instructor: Akiko Shima #8863 Wednesdays January 5 - March 30 6:30 - 7:45 pm Lewis Meeting Room $156/13

GENTLE YOGA If you’d like a quiet, slow-moving class, this one’s for you. Some floor poses, some standing. Suit - able if you’re new to Yoga. Breathe away your stress and emerge from class feeling calmer, looser, and a little bit stronger. No class February 21. Instructor: Catherine Reid #8858 Mondays January 10 - March 28

55+ YOGA - ONGOING (55 years & over) A blend of styles (based in Ha- tha yoga) with a mixture of floor and standing work. Options for increasing challenge and deep- ening awareness. A mixed level class with a thorough warm-up and poses to improve flexibility, balance, strength, and posture. Previous Hatha yoga or similar experience required. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #8853 Fridays January 7 - March 25 10:15 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $144/12 YOGA FUSION Yoga Fusion is a blend of yoga poses with other fitness styles like Pilates. strength training, bodyweight exercises and inter - val training. You’ll get a full body work out that maintains a balance between cardiovascular, strength and flexibility. Instructor: Wendie Matte #8823 Tuesdays January 4 - March 29 12:05 - 12:55 pm Lewis Activity Room $6.50/Drop-in

55+ YOGA - GENTLE (55 years & over)

A blend of styles that includes mostly floor poses (seated, belly, back). A slow moving and calming practice with stretching and easy strengthening. Suitable for those that are slow in getting up and down from the floor, have limited mobility or are looking for a mel- low practice. No class February 21. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #8851 Mondays January 10 - March 28 2:00 - 3:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $121/11 55+ YOGA - JOINT SERIES (55 years & over) This series of gentle postures focuses on bringing mobility to the joints. This class moves slowly, giving time to modify and explore as we go. The ‘joint freeing series’ can be used alone as a gentle practice or as a warm up for other activities. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #8852 Thursdays January 6 - March 24 10:15 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $144/12

COURTENAY ACTIVE LIVING

5:30 - 6:45 pm Lewis MP Hall $132/11

CHAIR YOGA (55 years & over)

Developed for those who can- not get up and down from the floor easily. There’s still a lot of Yoga that can be done in a chair. Special breathing practices, gentle joint movements, and muscle strengthening will all take place in this fun class. We also do poses while standing, using the chair for support. Instructor: Catherine Reid #8856 Tuesdays

January 4 - March 29 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $143/13

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