Spring 2022 guide Courtenay Rec pages

55+ YOGA - GENTLE (55 years & over)

A blend of styles that includes mostly floor poses (seated, belly, back). A slow moving and calming practice with stretching and easy strengthening. Suitable for those that are slow in getting up and down from the floor, have limit - ed mobility or are looking for a mellow practice. No class April 18 & May 23. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #9257 Mondays April 4 - June 20 2:00 - 3:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $110/10 YOGA FUSION Yoga Fusion is a blend of yoga poses with other fitness styles like Pilates. Strength training, bodyweight exercises and inter- val training. You’ll get a full body work out that maintains a balance between cardiovascular, strength and flexibility. Instructor: Wendie Matte #9386 Tuesdays

CHAIR YOGA (55 years & over)

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 April 15. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #9255 Fridays 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 from class feeling calmer, looser, and a little bit stronger. No class April 18 & May 23. Instructor: Catherine Reid #9251 Mondays April 4 - June 27 5:30 - 6:45 pm Lewis MP Hall $132/11

55+ YOGA - JOINT SERIES (55 years & over) This series of gentle postures focuses on bringing mobility to the joints. This class moves slowly, giving 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 activities. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #9256 Thursdays strengthening will all take place in this fun class. We also do poses while standing, using the chair for support. Instructor: Catherine Reid #9253 Tuesdays April 5 - June 28 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $143/13 Developed for those who can- not 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

April 5 - June 28 12:10 - 12:55 pm Lewis Activity Room $6.50/Drop-in

HATHA YOGA WITH SUSAN Join Susan as she leads you

through an hour of a slower mov- ing practice incorporating relaxing breathing techniques that will promote a calm mind, strength and flexibility. You will leave class with an overall sense of balance between the mind and body. Pre- vious experience is not required, all levels welcome. Instructor: Susan Obieglo #9620 Thursdays April 7 - June 23 5:30 - 6:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $132/12

COURTENAY ACTIVE LIVING

April 7 - June 23 10:15 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $144/12

April 8 - June 24 10:15 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $132/11

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