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Intro to Meditation Workshop Meditation trains the mind to improve focus and develop awareness of both body and mind, resulting in a sense of calm and clarity. It helps reduce stress, promotes relaxation, and increases self-awareness. By using breath and body as focal points, meditation nur tures mindfulness, promoting emotional balance and overall well-being. Instructor: Julie Blais #15295 Tuesday February 18 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lewis Tsolum Building $30

Integrating Meditation in Daily Life

The Mindfulness Retreat: Mind and Body Rejuvenation Start the year with a fresh per spective at this morning retreat. Transform your mind through silent, guided meditation and renew your body with mindful movement. Choose between gentle chair yoga or interme diate flow yoga. Take time for yourself - everyone is welcome. Instructors: Julie Blais & Susan Obieglo #15296 Sunday March 9

This series of classes is designed to help you reach that next level of mindfulness practice and will support you with your medita tion goals and accountability. Each class will provide you with guided meditation and presenta tion of a specific theme that will be our focus for the week. Join a group of like-minded friends dedicated to mindfulness prac tice and discover new ways to be truly present in your life. Instructor: Julie Blais #15295 Wednesdays February 19 - March 12 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Tsolum Building $48/4

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Activity Room $65

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Benefits of Meditation • Lowers stress • Reduces anxiety • Enhances mental health • Increases concentration and attention span • Reduces memory loss

• Improves sleep and much more!

Winter Program Registration starts Monday November 18 | See page 127

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