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THE MINDFULNESS RETREAT: GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION Immerse yourself in an after noon of mindfulness and guided meditation. This retreat incorpo rates supportive guided medita tions, the power of silence and mindful movements. During the movement portion, you will have a choice between gentle chair yoga or an intermediate level flow yoga. Join us in a calm and peaceful environment and find inner peace through stillness and gentle movement. Instructor: Susan Obieglo & Julie Blais #14775 Saturday October 26 12:30 - 3:30 pm Lewis Activity Room $65 MINDFULNESS AS A TOOL: ANXIETY & STRESS MANAGEMENT (12 years & over) Mindfulness calms the mind and helps manage stress through moment-to-moment observa tion, fostering clear, non-judg mental awareness. It not only supports the alleviation of daily pressures but also nurtures wisdom and compassion. This course provides basic instruc tions sequentially starting with mindfulness of breathing, then body as an anchor, working with emotions and thoughts. Instructor: Julie Blais #14571 Wednesdays

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Mindfulness WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION (12 years & over) Mindfulness calms the mind, decreases stress, anxiety and in ner critic. It fosters clarity of the mind and increases resilience, better sleep and self-regulation, nurtures wisdom and compas sion. This workshop provides basic instructions practicing mindfulness of breathing and body. Instructor: Julie Blais #14570 Wednesday October 2 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lewis Salish Building $30 FOREST THERAPY: SHINRINYOKU

INTEGRATING MEDITATION INTO DAILY LIFE This series of classes is designed to help you reach that next level of mindfulness practice, 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 #14572 Wednesdays October 2 - November 20

3:30 - 4:30 pm Bill Moore Park $96/8

Shinrinyoku, often translated as “forest bathing” or “forest therapy,” is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, particularly in forest environments, to promote physical and mental well-being. This class explores its history, benefits, and techniques through guided walks and mindfulness exercises, fostering a deeper connection with nature. Instructor: Akiko Shima #14841 Wednesdays September 11 - October 16 9:30 - 10:45 am Various Locations $99/6

October 9 - 30 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lewis Salish Building $60/4

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