Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

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ZUMBA This Latin infused dance class will burn tons of calories and make you sweat. You will shimmy & shake in this fun class where you will work hard and smile your way through. You’ll experi- ence Bollywood, Belly Dance, Meringue, Salsa, Reggaeton, and venate the body and mind. Instructor: Helen Pattinson #37679 Tues, May 12 - June 30 11 am - 12 pm Native Sons Hall $60/8 more!! No class May 18. Instructor: Tammy Jones #37749 Mon, Apr 13 - June 8 1:30 - 2:30 pm Lewis Activity Room $68/8 $9/Drop-in Yoga for Joint Health In this series of gentle postures we will focus on bringing mobility to the joints. This class will move slowly, giving time to explore and modify as we go. The ‘joint releasing series’ can be used alone as a gentle practice or as a warm up for other activities. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #37748 Thurs, Apr 9 - June 25 10 - 11:30 am Lewis Park Salish Bldg. $108/12 Chair Yoga Developed for those who cannot or do not feel comfortable on the floor. Focus will be on breath- ing, body awareness, relaxation, stretching, and gentle postures. Finish with a meditation to reju-

Yoga Designed to enhance vitality and a sense of well being, these classes will help participants gain improved flexibility, balance, strength and posture. No class May 18. Apr 13 - June 29 10:15 - 11:15 am $83/11 or #37747 2 - 3:15 pm Hatha Filberg Centre $88/11 or Instructor: Traci Skuce #37744 Thurs, Apr 16 - June 18 10:15 - 11:30 am $80/10 or #37745 8:30 - 10 am Filberg Centre $90/10 or Instructor: Sheron Jutila #37743 Mon Gentle Hatha

Dance for Health! Chi-gong, stretching,

breathing and a series of iso- lated movements called the ‘Brain Dance’ which balance the mind and spirits. Guided creative dance with silk scarves and joyful partnered activities. Come with an open mind; no experience needed. Can be done seated if required. Men and women welcome.

Instructor: Jade de Trey #37686 Fri, Apr 17 - June 5 2:30 - 3:30 pm Native Sons Hall $70/8 $12/Drop-in

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’ (seated, lying on back or belly). Instructor: Helen Pattinson #37867 Wed, May 13 - June 17 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

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Older Adult

Instructor: Sheron Jutila #37746 Fri, Apr 17 - June 26 10 - 11:15 am Native Sons Hall $88/11

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

The first wealth is health.

Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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