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INTRO TO MEDITATION (WITH YOGA) Strengthen your brain, cultivate peace of mind, increase resilience, decrease stress, improve your sleep and more with Mindful Med- itation (and Gentle Yoga). Learn how to choose a practice that fits your personality and gather helpful tools for taking meditation home with you. All levels wel- come. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #47911 Thursdays

MINDS IN MOTION (50 years & over)

YOGA FOR JOINT HEALTH (55 years & over)

This class is designed for people living with early stage memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise followed by activi- ties or games in a relaxed atmo- sphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Wednesdays #48053 April 10 - May 15 $45/6 #48054 May 29 - June 26 $37.50/5 1:00 - 3:00 pm Native Sons Lower Level Developed for those who cannot or do not feel comfortable on the floor. Focus is on breathing, body awareness, relaxation, stretching and gentle postures. We finish with a meditation to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. No class June 11. Instructor: Catherine Reid #47888 Tuesdays April 2 - June 25 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $108/12 CHAIR YOGA (55 years & over)

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 se- ries’ can be used alone as a gentle practice or as a warm up for other activities. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #47902 Tuesdays

April 4 - May 9 2:00 - 3:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $72/6

April 2 - June 18 10:15 - 11:30 am Lewis Meeting Room $120/12 April 4 - June 20 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Meeting Room $144/12

MEDITATION (WITH YOGA)

#47903 Thursdays

Here is your chance to grow your Silent Sitting Meditation practice with the support of a group. We’ll begin with a check- in followed by a Gentle Yoga practice and then sit for 20 - 25 minutes. Some medita-

THERAPEUTIC YOGA A combination of mindful joint movements, somatics, restorative poses and breathing practice will develop greater awareness of spe- cific parts of your body, find relief from pain and understand fully how your body works. Suitable for beginners through advanced prac- titioners. No class April 19, 22 & May 20. Instructor: Akiko Shima #47904 Mondays April 1 - June 24 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Native Sons Lower Level $132/11 $12/Drop-in #47905 Fridays April 12 - June 28

tion experience beneficial. Instructor: Sheron Jutila #47912 Thursdays May 16 - June 20 2:00 - 3:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $72/6

COURTENAY ACTIVE LIVING

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $132/11 $12/Drop-in

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