Health & Wellness

Learn simple exercises designed to use the whole body’s available movement. Increase or redevelop balance through understanding the relationship of how the body counterbalances and supports movement with little effort. Using less effort and stress, you can increase mobility in any function such as rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, turning, reaching, etc. Based on the Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom Jan 17–Feb 28 M 1:00-2:00pm M$80/6 123912 Mar 7–Apr 11 M 1:00-2:00pm M$80/6 123914

BREATHE EASIER WITH FELDENKRAIS 19 YRS+

Improve breathing using simple movement patterns that tap into the body’s natural movement. Breathing the Feldenkrais Way will increase spine flexibility, encourage shoulder relaxation, improve posture, relax tension, reduce anxiety and help to manage or reduce pain.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Jan 29 S 10:00am-12:00pm $20/1 123915

JAW RELEASE WITH FELDENKRAIS 19 YRS+

Enjoy learning simple and easy jaw movements designed to reduce strain and increase your ability to chew with more ease. Explore the natural Feldenkrais Method movement patterns to reduce headaches and chronic pain in face, jaw, neck and shoulder regions.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Mar 12 S 10:00am-12:00pm $20/1 123916

HEALTHY AGING A BLUEPRINT FOR MEN’S HEALTH 19 YRS+

High intensity or low intensity, kale chips or cow chips, high carb or low carb, weights or cardio, fasting or feasting, running or walking, red pill or blue pill? Does being healthy really need to be so complicated or so humorlessly dogmatic? Alan Poole has spent a lifetime asking these questions while developing strategies to demystify and simplify diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices for himself and clients of all ages. With a Master’s degree in Leadership and Training, Alan has been coaching and teaching fitness, nutrition, behaviour change, and functional aging for 25+ years. Come to class prepared to move, relax, learn, and be surprised. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alan Poole

Jan 8–Feb 12 S 9:30-11:00am $120/6 124189 Feb 26–Apr 2 S 9:30-11:00am $120/6 124190 Aging Backwards is revolutionizing the way we understand the role fitness plays in slowing down the aging process while keeping our bodies young, attractive, strong, and healthy. The movements are non-jarring to joints and designed to lubricate the body to increase range of motion, improve posture, and enhance daily life movements. No experience or previous knowledge of this workout required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Justina Bailey Jan 10–Feb 28 M 11:30am-12:20pm M$96/7 123100 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 11:30am-12:20pm M$96/7 123102

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 information.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alzheimer Society Of B.C.

Jan 13-Feb 3 Th 1:30-3:00pm $41/5 124705 Feb 17-Apr 7 Th 1:30-3:00pm $66/8 124706

PARENTING & RELATIONSHIPS

SIDESTEPPING THE POWER STRUGGLE 19 YRS+

Sidestepping the Power Struggle will help you understand your child’s unique temperament and teach you to use effective strategies that work for your family. Parents taking this course find immediate relief from conflict as they identify ineffective methods of parenting. This workshop will satisfy the needs of parents with children of any age. There is a binder fee of $40. One per couple.

Monterey Recreation Centre Allison Rees Feb 15–Apr 5 T 7:00-8:45pm 8 sessions 124680 Early Bird Rate(Dec 8–Jan 14) Single: $140 Couple: $238 Regular Rate (Jan 15–Feb 15) Single: $165 Couple: $280

QI GONG

QI GONG-BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

Qi Gong is a system of health maintenance and is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine. These gentle, flowing movements combine breathing, movement and concentration to increase strength, flexibility and endurance while relieving stress. Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong is easier to learn as the movements are simpler.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre Gordon Muir Jan 10–Feb 14 M 10:45-11:45am $62/6 123941 Feb 28–Apr 11 M 10:45-11:45am $52/5 123943