Meditation & Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves.

(Thich Nhat Hanh)

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 BC Jan 12-Feb 16 Th 1:30-3:00pm M$50/6 149727 Mar 2-Apr 6 Th 1:30-3:00pm M$50/6 149729

SOMATICS FOR PAIN RELIEF 50 YRS +

Are you experiencing pain, tension, or stiffness? In this therapeutic and very gentle class we use science-based techniques that help re-educate the way our brain moves the muscles so we can dissolve tension-based patterns and pain. These Somatic movements are subtle but very effective and people notice a difference quite quickly. The more they are practiced, the more beneficial. Some movements will be done in a chair and the majority are done lying on the mat.

Monterey Recreation Centre Phyllis Musseau Jan 6-Feb 24 F 9:00-9:45am M$112/8 149391 Mar 3-Apr 28 F 9:00-9:45am M$112/8 149392

NEW! TAI CHI FUSION 19 YRS+

Join kinesiologist, Coach Gabriel Shaw in this class that will draw upon practices from traditional Yang Tai Chi combined with exercises from Kinesiology for a fun class that will help you improve balance, mobility, and connection in mind-body-spirit.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre Gabriel Shaw Jan 4–Feb 22 W 9:30-10:30am $92/8 152273 Mar 1–Apr 26 W 9:30-10:30am $81/7 152274

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

MEDITATION

MEDITATION - GOING DEEPER 19 YRS+

Delving deeper into the mindfulness-awareness practice of somatic meditation, this class offers longer periods of guided instruction and ongoing discussion to enhance our ability to be present with life, to relax into our inherent clarity and well-being. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. Previous experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay Jan 11-Mar 1 W 6:30-7:45pm $135/8 149731 Mar 8-Apr 26 W 6:30-8:30pm $216/8 149734

NEW! MEDITATION AND YOUR LIFE 19 YRS+

This short, lecture-style class introduces us to the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of meditation. What exactly is meditation? And how does this simple practice help qualities such as ease and relaxation, stillness and insight become more evident in our daily lives? This event will be done in chairs.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Jan 18 W 8:00-9:00pm $20/1 149762

MEDITATION: INTRODUCTION 19 YRS+

This class introduces the mindfulness-awareness practice of ‘Meditating with the Body’. Alternating guided instruction and group discussion, we learn how to meditate and develop a sense of how this practice can unfold in and influence our lives. All practices can be done on both the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience is required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Feb 1-22 W 8:00-9:00pm $54/4 149751

MORNING MEDITATION 19 YRS+

Start your morning with meditation and teaching from Senior Meditation Teacher, Neil McKinlay. All levels of experience are welcome to join in a guided practice from the mindfulness-awareness repertoire of ‘Meditating with the Body’. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience is required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay Jan 13-27 F 9:00-10:00am M$41/3 149735 Feb 3-24 F 9:00-10:00am M$54/4 149737 Mar 3-31 F 9:00-10:00am M$68/5 149739 Apr 14-28 F 9:00-10:00am M$41/3 149740