Language & Travel

THERAPEUTIC AND RELAXATION YOGA

GENTLE HATHA YOGA – INTERMEDIATE 19 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

Jan 4–25 T 9:30-11:00am M$58/4 122826 Feb 1–22 T 9:30-11:00am M$58/4 122827 Mar 1–29 T 9:30-11:00am M$73/5 122828 Apr 5–26 T 9:30-11:00am M$58/4 122829

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. Everyone is welcome.

Monterey Recreation Centre Living Harmony Health & Wellness

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 6:00-7:30pm $102/7 123046 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 6:00-7:30pm $102/7 123048

YIN YOGA 19 YRS+

Yin Yoga is a powerful practice targeting the tendons, ligaments and fascia in the body. Class includes breathing exercise (pranayama), gentle warm-up, yin postures that are held for long periods of time to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues, and a deep relaxation and closing meditation. Set to peaceful music, you will enjoy a supportive, light-hearted environment that will leave you feeling open, centered and restored.

Monterey Recreation Centre Andrea Ting-Luz Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 7:00-8:30pm $116/8 122830 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 7:00-8:30pm $131/9 122831

YOGA 50+

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

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 9:00-10:15am M$85/7 122834 Jan 7–Feb 18 F 9:00-10:15am M$85/7 122836 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 9:00-10:15am M$85/7 122835 Mar 4–Apr 29 F 9:00-10:15am M$97/8 122837 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 includes a full stretch and cool down at the end with yoga. Please bring your own resistance band. Please wear runners for warm-up activity.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski Jan 10–Feb 28 M 10:30-11:45am M$85/7 122924 Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 9:00-10:15am M$97/8 122926 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 10:30-11:45am M$85/7 122925 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 9:00-10:15am M$109/9 122927

LANGUAGE & TRAVEL

FRENCH

FRENCH CONVERSATIONS INTERMEDIATE 19 YRS+

Looking to build upon your existing French knowledge, basic reading, and conversational skills? This class is your next step to further practicing and developing your French language skills and become more fluent. Topics covered include talking about experiences, activities, and hobbies, express likes and dislikes, describe feelings and thoughts, and many more.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba Jan 27–Mar 3 Th 9:00-10:30am M$99/6 124684

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS 1 19 YRS+

Monica will introduce this beautiful language to anyone who is interested in learning French. With basic vocabulary and simple sentences, you will be able to express yourself, understand and share information with others in various environments such as at a restaurant, shopping, buying transportation tickets, going to the doctor etc. Speaking, role-playing, visual and listening exercises together with some grammar knowledge will help you to learn safely, in a fun and relaxed environment. An additional $5 for photocopies.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba Jan 26–Mar 2 W 9:00-10:30am M$99/6 124682

ITALIAN

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

This course is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of Italian and wish to acquire basic conversation and reading skills. The focus will be on providing those who visit Italy, for tourism or work, the skills to ask for directions, order in a restaurant or café, travel in Italy by train, bus or automobile, and have simple conversations with Italians about life and work. The grammar will be kept to a minimum while building vocabulary and proper pronunciation. Please bring $6 to cover course photocopies or $22 to cover the cost of a textbook, pen and paper, and a full water bottle.