Fall 2023 Rec Guide courtenay pages

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 to educate participants on meth ods that may work for them and their diverse needs. This work shop 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 MORNING OF MEDITATION PRACTICE (12 years & over) You would 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 guided meditation and instructions as well as a Q & A periods. Instructor: Julie Blais #12610 Saturday October 28 9:00 - 12:00 pm Lewis Meeting Room $40

COURTENAY ACTIVE LIVING

4 ESSENTIALS: MEDITATION INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS (12 years & over) Learning the essentials to es tablish your meditation practice in a secular environment. You will be introduced to postures, using breath, body and sounds as an anchor and working with thoughts and emotions. These meditation principles applied on a regular basis led to decreased stress, being more present, fo cused, happier and peaceful. Instructor: Julie Blais #12601 Thursdays September 21 - October 12 6:00 - 7:30 pm Lewis Craft Room B $75/4 Register ONLINE at courtenay.ca/reconline For updates & schedule changes, go to www.courtenay.ca/rec Meditation

INTEGRATING MEDITATION IN DAILY LIFE (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 presen tation 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. For experienced meditators. Instructor: Julie Blais #12311 Tuesdays

September 19 - October 24 3:30 - 4:30 pm Lewis Craft Room B $75/6

COURTENAY RECREATION | 250-338-5371 | 250-338-1000 | courtenay.ca/rec

112