Winter 2016 Recreation Reporter

CourtenayRecreation

Yoga

55+ Gentle Yoga (55 years & over)

55+ Hatha Yoga (55 years & over)

Yoga for Joint Health (55 years & over)

A blend of styles that includes mostly low to the ground poses with a bit of standing. A calming practice with stretching and easy strengthening poses. Suit- able for those that are slow in getting up and down from the floor or have limited mobility. No class February 8. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #39595 Mondays January 4 - March 21 10:15 - 11:15 am Filberg Rotary Hall $99/11 Intro to Meditation (with Yoga) (55 years & over) The poses of yoga prepare the body for meditation and the meditation practice prepares the mind for the poses. In this class we will open our bodies with Hatha Yoga and then explore a variety of meditation styles. All levels welcome. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #39587 Thursdays January 7 - March 24 2:00 - 3:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $144/12 Gentle Yoga Slowly and gently getting into posture and breathing practice helps enhance the range of mo- tion. Suitable for beginners and those who prefer a gentle prac- tice. Instructor: Akiko Shima #39675 Wednesdays

Gain improved flexibility, bal- ance, strength, posture and a sense of well being. These mixed level classes will incorporate basic poses with options for increased challenge. No class February 8. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #39591 Mondays January 4 - March 21 2:00 - 3:30 pm Filberg Rotary Hall $132/11 #39593 Fridays January 8 - March 18

This series of gentle postures focuses on bringing mobility to the joints. This class moves 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 #39585 Thursdays January 7 - March 24 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Meeting Room $144/12 Restorative Yoga Explore gentle and supported postures that ease tension, free joints and balance body and mind. This class is not limited to those recovering from injury or illness or who have limited range of motion. Welcome to all levels and those prefering a slower practice. Instructor: Akiko Shima #39672 Fridays

10:00 - 11:30 am Native Sons Hall $132/11

Courtenay Recreation

#39590 Fridays

Active Living

January 8 - March 18 2:00 - 3:30 pm Native Sons Hall $132/11

Laughter Yoga (55 years & over)

Need to lighten up in life?! Laugh- ter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental envi- ronment and to learn to laugh at life’s stesses. Laughter Wellness teaches us how to connect with our inner spirit of joy, allowing us to laugh anywhere, anytime, and for no reason at all. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! Check out www.invoke- laughter.com for more info. Instructor: Joanne McKechnie #39699 Fridays January 8 - March 18 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Meeting Room $88/11

January 8 - March 18 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Lewis Meeting Room $110/11

January 6 - March 23 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Filberg Rotary Hall $120/12

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