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Hatha Yoga This class will introduce you to the basics of yoga postures and breathing practices and is paced to allow you to explore postures at your own comfort and safety level while leaving you refreshed and more flexible. No class February 9. Instructor: Catherine Reid Mondays

Pilates Yoga Fusion Flow This lively class will have an em- phasis on core stability, align- ment and breath. The hour will consist of nine sections; warm up, sun salutations, warrior pose challenge, balance, core, hip openers, spirals, forward folds and rest. Once an understand- ing of the exercises develops, movements will begin to merge with music. The pace will in- crease along with the flow and fun! Instructor: Jessica Anderson Tuesdays January 13 - March 24 Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is a quiet, medita- tive and slow moving practice. It uses long held, (sometimes prop supported) passive poses to release connective tissue and deeply held parts of the body and mind. This class includes mostly ‘low to the ground poses’ (seated, lying on back or belly). No class February 9. Instructor: Helen Pattinson Mondays January 19 - March 30 9:00 - 10:30 am Lewis Centre $90/10 Sessions or Wednesdays January 21 - March 25 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lewis Centre $90/10 Sessions 6:45 - 7:45 pm Filberg Centre $83/11 Sessions

Real Yoga for Real Men Feeling creaky, stiff, muscle- bound? Looking for some stress reduction? Does your back both- er you now and then? Yoga can help with all of the above. No previous yoga experience neces- sary. Instructor: Catherine Reid Tuesdays January 13 - March 31 5:15 - 6:15 pm Lewis Park Salish Building $75/10 Sessions Gentle Flow Yoga Find grace, balance and strength in fluidity with this gentle flow yoga class. Linking breath with movement, we move through a dynamic yet gentle practice, re- leasing tension to bring peace, health and wholeness to body, mind and spirit. Move at your own pace. Postures can be adapted to suit all fitness and flexibility levels. Instructor: Helen Pattinson Tuesdays January 20 - March 24 5:30 - 7:00 pm Lewis Park Tsolum Building $90/10 Sessions

January 12 - March 30 6:00 - 7:00 pm Level 1 $83/11 Sessions or 7:15 - 8:45 pm Level 2 $99/11 Sessions Lewis Centre

Mom & Baby Yoga This class provides an oppor- tunity to bond with your baby while regaining strength and flexibility. Connect with other moms and share your expe- rience. Open to babies four weeks until mobile. Instructor: Akiko Shima Wednesdays January 14 - March 18 9:30 - 10:30 am Lewis Park Salish Building $75/10 Sessions beneficial but not required. Instructor: Sheron Jutila Fridays January 16 -March 27 2:30 - 3:45 pm Lewis Centre $88/11 Sessions New ! Yoga for the 5 Senses Just like it sounds, this Level 1 Hatha class will have a focus on improving all five senses (sight, breath/smell, hearing, taste and touch). Some yoga experience

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Registration starts Wednesday November 19 see page 114