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tues Daily Centered Community Space Centered Studio at 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180 in Lexington has a community space where we welcome community groups to gather at no cost. Get in touch with Centered to arrange this for your group. 859-721-1841 Mondays Post-partum Support Group with Sarah Wylie Van Meter Every Monday at 11:00am Attending this group will give birth parents a time and safe place to feel sup ported and be in community during their postpartum time journeys. Those who join will be in attendance to each other and to themselves as we exchange ways to care for our own bodies, our emotions, our babies, and our partnerships. Babies of all ages and stages are wel come. Come with or without your baby/babies and don’t fret if you arrive late. Donations-based class. Centered Studio, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180 in Lexington. Mondays APRIL THRU JUNE Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) The “gold standard” mindfulness program worldwide. Relax the body, quiet the mind, open the heart. 8 week course on Mondays 6:00-8:30 PM. Orientation April 6th. Learn to promote resilience, prevent burnout, cultivate compassion and manage stressrelated chronic conditions. Instructor: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP. Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033. Full details at www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_ id=1262. UK Wellness Program offers deep discount for UK employees, retirees and spouses. Mondays Mindfulness Meditation with Brent Oliver Every Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm at Centered Studio, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180 in Lexington. Mindfulness Meditation is a welcoming meditation community open to everyone. We

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define mindfulness as concentration power, sensory clarity, and equanimity all working together. Donations-based class.

Tuesday/Friday Gentle Community Yoga w/ Lauren Higdon & Terry Fister Every Tuesday and Friday at 10:30am-11:30am at Centered Studio, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180 in Lexington. This weekly restor ative class integrates gentle yoga, breathing techniques, meditation and wellness tips for all ages and levels of physical condition. Classes may include chair yoga, restorative, yin yoga, tai chi, and more. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced yogis! Donations-based class.

Wednesdays Mindfulness and Relaxation for Health Relax the body, quiet the mind, open the heart. Arrive 6:00-6:30 and deeply relax, instruction 6:30-8:00 PM. No prior experience of yoga or meditation required. Mobilize your inner resources for promoting health and managing the stress of caregiving, burnout and chronic disease. Cultivate your innate happiness, peacefulness

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march and compassion. Study and practice in a supportive group. Gentle mindful movement, deep relaxation, sitting meditation and discussion. Instructor: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, Cost $10. Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033. Full details at http:// www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_ id=1055. Fridays Argentine Tango “Dance of the heart” Passionate and Romantic–Mindful and Meditative. A uniquely transformative social skill, art form and movement therapy. Beginnerfocused but experienced dancers welcome. No partner or dance experience required. Fridays 7:30- 9:00 PM. Cost $10. Instructors: Nataliya Timoshevskaya and Dr John Patterson. Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033. Full details at http://www.mindbodystudio. org/?page_id=214. Feb 23 - April 11 PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou Training Program Wish you could ride faster or go further on your bicycle? The Kentucky Derby Festival and PNC can help you do both through their NEW training program for bicyclists at all experience levels. Registration for the FREE PNC Tour de Lou Training Program is now open online at KDF.org. March 14 Shamrock Shuffle 3K Join us to walk, shuffle or run in this St. Patrick’s Day tradition! For our serious runners, we’re chip timed. For our shenanigan-loving runners, we welcome walkers, costumes, kids, strollers and four-legged friends! When you shuffle, you help local families in need of affordable housing. 100% of net proceeds benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html for details. March 21 Reforest 5K John’s Run/Walk Shop and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services present the Reforest 5k. Run a race, plant

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a tree! Race proceeds will help raise money to purchase trees for Reforest the Bluegrass! With your help we hope to plant trees after the race and thousands more during Reforest the Bluegrass later in April. All race participants will receive a t-shirt, sustainability swag from Live Green Lexington, trees to plant after their run/ walk, and a beautiful 5k Cross Country style course at Hisle Farm Park! Come run with us to help us Reforest the Bluegrass! healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html for details.

March 28 Miles for Marrow 5K Join us for the inaugural Miles For Marrow 5K Presented by UK College of Pharmacy as we

raise funds and awareness for Be The Match, which works everyday to save lives through transplant. 9:00am at Coldstream Park (Address: 1850 Pisacano Dr, Lexington, KY 40511). Form a social team of 5 or more and you all SAVE $3 on your registration. healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html for details.

April 18 A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Body, Mind and Heart 9AM-4PM Relax the body, quiet the mind and open the heart. Promote resilience, manage stress and prevent burnout. Mobilize your own inner resources for healing. Learn mind-body skills for managing stress-related chronic conditions. Facilitator: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive Lexington. Pre-registration required by calling 859-373- 0033 and emailing john@ mindbodystudio.org. Full details at http://www.mindbodystudio. org/?page_id=1020. UK Wellness Program offers discount for UK employees, retirees and spouses.

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