inside pages Fall 2025 guide

55+ Yoga - Joint Series This sequence of gentle postures focuses on increasing mobility of all joints and improving breath awareness. Each pose is highly adaptable, and we move slowly enough to explore variations for everybody. The Joint Freeing Series includes poses that are on hands and knees, seated and standing. No class Oct 2 & 16. Instructor: Sheron Jutila Thursdays 55+ Yoga- Ongoing A blend of styles (based in Hatha 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 Oct 3 & 17. Instructor: Sheron Jutila Fridays #16906 Sept 4 - Oct 30 #17059 Nov 6 - Dec 18 10:15-11:45 a.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $105/7

55+ Yoga Programs

55+ Chair Yoga Developed for those who cannot get up and down from the floor easily. There’s still a lot of Yoga that can be done in a chair. Spe cial breathing practices, gentle joint movements and muscle strengthening will all take place in this fun class. We also do poses while standing, using the chair for support. No class Sept 30 & Nov 11. Instructor: Catherine Reid #16894 Tuesdays Sept 9 - Dec 16 10:30-11:30 a.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $156/13

55+ Yoga - Gentle A blend of styles that includes mostly floor poses (seated, belly, back). A slow moving and calm ing practice with stretching and easy strengthening. Suitable for those that are slow in getting up and down from the floor, have limited mobility or are looking for a mellow practice. No class Oct 13. Instructor: Sheron Jutila Mondays

#16908 Sept 5 - Oct 31 #17061 Nov 7 - Dec 19 10-11:30 a.m.

#16905 Sept 8 - Oct 27 #17058 Nov 3 - Dec 15 1:45-3 p.m.

Native Sons Grand Hall $105/7

Native Sons Grand Hall $91/7

55+ Therapeutic Chair Yoga Embrace the power of simplicity! “Less is more!” Uncover how subtle movements can significantly elevate your body awareness and alle viate tension. Dive into impactful exercises specifically designed to enhance your joint mobility, strength, and stability. No class Oct 16. Instructor: Akiko Shima #16924 Thursdays

Look for the Evergreen symbol for 55+ classes. More information on the Evergreen Club on page 98.

Courtenay Active Living

Apply for discounts that provide healthy lifestyle opportunities through two programs: 1. Recreation Access Program Discounts on programs for City of Courtenay residents who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. 2. LEAP Regional program open to anyone in the Comox Valley. Provides 52 free admissions to drop-in activities. Apply for 2025 today! More info at courtenay.ca/recaccess

Sept 11 - Dec 18 9:30-10:30 a.m. Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $168/14

Courtenay Recreation | 250-338-5371 | 250-338-1000 | courtenay.ca/rec

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