Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Good Morning Yoga Try this morning yoga practice instead of having a cup of coffee to wake up your body and mind. It also helps setting the tone for a calm and peaceful day! Instructor: Akiko Shima #37937 Mon, Apr 13 - June 22 9:15 - 10:45 am Lewis Salish Bldg. $90/10 or #37856 Fri, Apr 17 - June 26 9:15 - 10:45 am Lewis Centre $99/11 Restorative Yoga Explore gentle and supported postures that ease tension, free joints and balance body and mind. This class is not only limited to those recovering from injury or illness or who have lim- ited range of motion. Welcome to all levels and those who prefer a slow practice. New ! Instructor: Akiko Shima #37865 Fri, Apr 17 - June 26 11 am - 12:15 pm Lewis Centre $88/11 Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is a quiet, meditative 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’. Instructor: Helen Pattinson #37866 Mon, May 25 - June 29 9 - 10:30 am or #37867 Wed, May 13 - June 17 New !

Hatha Level 1 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. Instructor: Catherine Reid #37857 Mon, Apr 13 - June 29 6 - 7 pm Lewis Centre $83/11 Hatha Level 2 This class for experienced stu- dents is a chance to take your practice to the next level. If you are practicing and/or taking classes regularly, are in good shape and ready to work more deeply with the postures this class is for you. #37858 Mon, Apr 13 – June 29 7:15 – 8:45 pm Lewis Centre $99/11

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 beneficial but not required. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #37868 Fri, Apr 10 - June 26 2:30 - 3:45 pm Lewis Centre $96/12 Real Yoga for Real Men Feeling creaky/stiff/muscle- bound? Looking for some stress reduction? Does your back bother you now and then? Yoga can help with all of the above. No previous yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Catherine Reid #37864 Tues, Apr 14 - June 30 5:15 - 6:15 pm Lewis Salish Bldg. $90/12 Do you have a program idea? Email rspence@courtenay.ca or pick up a program proposal form from the office or off the website.

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Courtenay Recreation

No Yoga classes on Monday May 18.

See page 67 for Older Adult Yoga Classes

12:30 - 2 pm Lewis Centre $54/6

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