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55+ YOGA - JOINT SERIES (55 years & over) This series of gentle postures focuses on bringing mobility to the joints. This class moves slowly, giv ing 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 activi ties. No class November 10. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #10409 Thursdays 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. No class September 30 & November 11. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #10410 Fridays September 9 - December 23 10:15 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $168/14 from class feeling calmer, looser, and a little but stronger. No class October 10 & 31. Instructor: Catherine Reid #10704 Mondays September 12 - December 12 5:30 - 6:45 pm Lewis MP Hall A $144/12 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 September 8 - December 22 10:15 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $180/15

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CHAIR YOGA (55 years & over)

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

Developed for those who cannot 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 strength ening will all take place in this fun class. We also do poses while standing, using the chair for sup port. No class November 29. Instructor: Catherine Reid #10412 Tuesdays September 6 - December 13 10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $154/14 HATHA FLOW YOGA Join Kim for this evening Hatha Flow class! You’ll release the tension in your muscles as you move slowly and purposefully through poses that will challenge your strength and flexibility. You’ll calm your mind and explore your breath and focus on relaxation. Instructor: Kim Johnson #10533 Wednesdays September 7 - December 14 6:30 - 7:45 pm Lewis Activity Room $6.50/Drop-in

Doula. All levels welcome. Instructor: Akiko Shima #10477 Wednesdays

September 7 - December 14 6:30 - 7:45 pm $180/15

MOM & BABY YOGA This class provides an opportunity to bond with your baby as you regain strength, flexibility and bal ance while connecting with other moms and sharing your experi ence. Open to babies six weeks until crawling. Instructor: Akiko Shima Wednesdays #10768 September 7 - October 26 $88/8 #10769 November 2 - December 14 $77/7 3:00 - 4:00 pm Lewis Meeting Room

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