Yoga

This 8-week program helps manage mood and worry. You will learn practical strategies to deal with feelings when you feel fed up, worried or feeling hopeless. There are ways to help improve these feelings by learning some new techniques to manage life’s challenges. This insightful approach teaches that all the things we experience, think, feel, and do are interconnected. Using Cognitive Behavioral Principles, participants will learn how to reverse negative habits and develop new processes to rebuild happiness.

Monterey Recreation Centre Canadian Mental Health Association

Sep 21-Nov 9 W 1:00-2:30pm $30/8 142703 MINDS IN MOTION 50 YRS+

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Safety protocols will be in place. Call Tara at 778-746-2019 for more info.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alzheimer Society Of B.C.

Sep 22-Oct 20 Th 1:30-3:00pm $42/5 143037 Nov 3-Dec 15 Th 1:30-3:00pm $59/7 143038 TAI CHI

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH, MIND AND ENERGY 19 YRS+

Join kinesiologist, Coach Gabriel Shaw in learning the basics of Tai Chi to enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual health. You’ll leave with better balance, flexibility and mental focus and develop tools to manage pain and reduce stress.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre Gabriel Shaw Sep 21-Oct 26 W 9:30-10:30am $69/6 142927 Nov 2-Dec 7 W 9:30-10:30am $69/6 142928

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THERAPEUTIC AND RELAXATION YOGA

HATHA YOGA - BEGINNERS 50+ 50 YRS+

Hatha Yoga is a gentle and effective way to relieve stress, as well as improve flexibility, balance, circulation, concentration, and eliminate tension. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Participants need to be able to get up and down from the floor.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski

Sep 19-Oct 31 M 9:15-10:30am M $74/6 142589 Sep 23-Oct 28 F 9:00-10:15am M $49/4 142592 Nov 4-Dec 16 F 9:00-10:15am M $74/6 142593 Nov 7-Dec 19 M 9:15-10:30am M $86/7 142591 GENTLE HATHA YOGA - INTERMEDIATE 50 YRS+

This class will focus on improving flexibility and will help to strengthen all systems of the body. Emphasis will be on chakras, meridian alignment, and proper posture. One year prior yoga experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Meah Wojno

Sep 20-Oct 25 T 9:30-11:00am M $89/6 142582 Nov 1-Dec 13 T 9:30-11:00am M $104/7 142585 HATHA STRETCH 19 YRS+

Hatha Stretch is an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension. This therapeutic class provides a good counterpoint to busy lives and cardio workouts. Participants will learn the science of alignment throughout this thoughtful practice. In this series, you will experience the joy of stretching, the peace of balance, and the stillness of mind. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor.

Monterey Recreation Centre Veronika Prielozna

Nov 7-Dec 19 M 6:00-7:30pm $105/7 142657 STRENGTH & FITNESS BASED

YOGA4STRENGTH MODERATE 19 YRS+

Join Melissa Krieger for Yoga4Strength, a fun fusion class that combines yoga, strength training, balance, and core work. The beginning of the class is a slow warm up, followed by a full body strength training program, and finishing with a gentle yoga cool down.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bloom Yoga Sep 21-Oct 26 W 4:30-6:00pm $89/6 142993 Nov 9-Dec 14 W 4:30-6:00pm $89/6 142994

Join Christine Balinski for this fun class. A great full body workout, starting with a warm-up and then using weights and yoga to develop strength. The class ends with a full stretch and cool down with yoga. Please bring your own resistance band and wear runners for warm-up activity.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski

Sep 19-Oct 31 M 10:45am-12:00pm M $74/6 142602 Sep 22-Oct 27 Th 9:00-10:15am M $74/6 142611 Nov 3-Dec 15 Th 9:00-10:15am M $86/7 142612 Nov 7-Dec 12 M 10:45am-12:00pm M $74/6 142603 KUNDALINI

KUNDALINI YOGA 19 YRS+

Kundalini yoga uses movement, sound current, breath, and meditation to stimulate the nervous, glandular, and immune systems, improving strength and flexibility, while centering the mind and elevating the spirit. Benefits include: relief from stress and insomnia, enhanced creativity, balancing of the heart and mind, and development of will power. Practicing kundalini yoga can raise your “Kundalini energy” and awaken your true creative potential.

Monterey Recreation Centre Sherri Bird

Sep 18-Oct 30 Su 11:30am-1:00pm $89/6 142618 Nov 13-Dec 18 Su 11:30am-1:00pm $89/6 142621 FUSION / BACK CARE

YOGA QI FUSION 19 YRS+

Yoga Qi fusion is taught as an integration of gentle mindful movements and breathing patterns to promote vitality, positive feelings and a healthy flow of Qi (pronounced chee) life force. We will begin with a meridian warm up to lubricant the joints, transform stagnation moving into gentle flow fusing Qi gong inspired and somatic yin based yoga. The class is designed to revitalize, circulate energy and nurture the organ systems of the body; tapping on acupressure points and the six healing sounds are featured. Suitable for beginners.

Monterey Recreation Centre Noelle Lucas

Sep 19-Oct 31 M 10:30-11:45am M $74/6 142999 Nov 7-Dec 12 M 10:30-11:45am M $74/6 143001 GENTLE YOGA-LATES 19 YRS+

Ease tension, strengthen your core, and rehydrate connective tissue (fascia) in this gentle fusion of Yoga, Pilates, and the Tensegrity Repair Series. We will stabilize the hips and lower back as well as re-train pelvic floor muscles. The Tensegrity Repair Series is designed to hydrate and loosen connective tissues (fascia) to ease old holding patterns and facilitate ease of movement. Tensegrity (tension + integrity) describes the interconnection of ligaments, tendons, muscles and organs as it relates to tension and compression of the body.

Monterey Recreation Centre Noelle Lucas

Sep 23-Oct 28 F 10:30-11:45am M $49/4 144260 Nov 4-Dec 16 F 10:30-11:45am M $74/6 144262 YIN & RESTORATIVE YOGA 19 YRS+

This hybrid class combines the deep stretching and fascial release of Yin Yoga with the deep relaxation of Restorative Yoga. Class may include gentle warmup movements, fascial release using massage balls, Yin postures that are held for long periods of time to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues, supported restorative postures to soothe the nervous system, and guided meditation. You will leave this class feeling released, relieved, and restored.

Monterey Recreation Centre Andrea Ting-Luz Sep 22-Oct 27 Th 7:00-8:30pm $87/6 144126 Nov 3-Dec 15 Th 7:00-8:30pm $102/7 144127 YOGA FOR BETTER SLEEP 19 YRS+

Sleep is essential to repair muscles, brain functioning, memory, and focus. It also strengthens immunity. This is where science meets yogic wisdom. We begin with conscious breathing into relaxation, a gentle yogic sleep movement sequence, and finish with a 25 to 30 minute guided ‘Yoga Nidra’ known as the yogic sleep. This is a powerful technique to move the mind and body towards a deep state of conscious awareness and relaxation. In this class expect special relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, and guided imagery.

Monterey Recreation Centre Noelle Lucas

Sep 20-Oct 25 T 7:00-8:15pm $74/6 142995 Nov 1-Dec 13 T 7:00-8:15pm $86/7 142996 MODIFIED YOGA

ACTIVE CHAIR YOGA 19 YRS+

Active Chair Yoga is a playful way to practice standing and seated Yoga postures. Using a chair as a sturdy prop, we work to improve our balance, strength, coordination, and confidence. By focusing on mindful movements, we increase flexibility, relieve stiffness, and promote peace of mind. Breathing techniques and relaxation are incorporated into every class. Active Chair Yoga is suitable for all levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a warm layer for relaxation.

Monterey Recreation Centre Angelina McNamee Sep 20-Oct 26 T 1:00-2:30pm M $89/6 144348