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INTEGRATING MEDITATION IN DAILY LIFE FOR EXPERIENCED

COURTENAY ADULT

MEDITATORS (12 years & over)

Do you have some meditation experience but struggle to in tegrate it into daily life? Do you find you need accountability for consistent practice? This series of classes, designed to help you reach that next level of mind fulness practice, will support you with your meditation goals. Each class will provide you with guided mediation 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 practice, and discover new ways to be truly present in your life. Some experience required. Instructor: Julie Blais #12311 Tuesdays September 19 - October 24 3:30 - 4:30 pm Lewis Craft Room B $75/6 MORNING OF MEDITATION PRACTICE (12 years & over) Would you like to experience how an extended period of meditation and being in silence would feel like and ripe the fruit of being calmer and focused? Or looking to discover what a retreat practice would look like, here is the perfect workshop for you! We will alternate periods of 30 minutes walking and sitting practice. Julie will provide guid ed meditation and instructions as well as a Q & A periods. Instructor: Julie Blais #12610 Saturday October 28

Wellness MINDS IN MOTION (50 years & over) Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early stage de mentia along with a family mem ber, friend or other care part ner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Call (778) 746-2017 for more info. Instructor: Nancy Victoria Wednesdays #12291 September 13 - October 11 $40/5 #12292 October 25 - November 29 $48/6 1:00 - 3:00 pm Native Sons Lodge &

INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS PRACTICES OF MEDITATION (12 years & over) Extend length of focus, be more present for your life. Increase self-awareness. Gain clarity and insights such are few benefits of developing a meditation practice. Get a glimpse of what a mindfulness practice can look like for you. Julie will introduce you to a variety of styles and methods that may work for you! This workshop is designed to give you an overview of the many options and benefits’ of meditation and a chance to try these practices in a safe and peaceful setting. No experience required. Instructor: Julie Blais #12609 Tuesday September 5 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lewis Craft Room B FREE

Dining Room caregivers free

Benefits of Meditation include: • Builds skills to manage stress • Focuses on the present • Reduces negative emotions • Increases patience and tolerance • Improves quality of sleep • Lowers resting heart rate & blood pressure and so much more!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Meeting Room $40

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