Winter 2016 Recreation Reporter

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Yoga for Healthy Vision

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, releasing tension to bring peace, health and wholeness to body, mind and spirit. Move at your own pace. Suitable for all fitness and flexibility Instructor: Helen Pattinson #39654 Thursdays January 21 - March 24 5:30 - 7:00 pm Lewis Meeting Room $120/10 Instructor: Catherine Reid #39915 Monday February 15 5:30 - 6:45 pm Lower Native Sons Hall $10 This session will focus on how breath awareness, meditation and specific movements can im- prove your vision. The deep breathing of a yoga class helps to raise blood oxygen levels, improving the functioning of your eyes and brain. Additionally, yogic relaxation can significantly improve eyesight, because re- laxed eyes work better. The class will include guided meditations that focus on maintaining tone and flexibility in the eyes. We will also practice special move- ments which reduce visual stress, stimulate the flow of nutrients around the eyeball, and exercise the focusing mechanism of your eyes.

Prenatal Yoga This yoga practice helps you ad- just, strengthen and relax your body. It’s a great way to develop connection to your body while preparing for childbirth. Come and meet other expectant moms. All levels are welcome. No class February 8. Instructor: Akiko Shima #39670 Mondays January 11 - March 21 9:30 - 10:45 am Lewis Salish Building $110/10 #39671 Wednesdays January 6 - March 23 6:30 - 7:45 pm Lewis Salish Building $120/11 Mom & Baby Yoga This class provides an opportu- nity to bond with your baby as you regain strength, flexibility and balance while connecting with other moms and sharing your experience. Open to babies

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 #39668 Fridays

January 8 - March 18 9:15 - 10:45 am Lewis Meeting Room $132/11

Power Yoga Destress after work with the dynamic flowing sequence of yoga postures linked together by movement and the breath. This energizing yoga workout will appeal to active participants who want to develop both strength and flexibility, while focusing the mind and calming the spirit. No class February 8. Instructor: Wendie Matte #40055 Mondays January 4 – March 21 5:15 – 6:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $99/11

Courtenay Recreation Active Living

six weeks until mobile. Instructor: Akiko Shima #39677 Wednesdays

January 13 - March 23 9:30 - 10:30 am Filberg Rotary Hall $99/11

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