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on Mondays 6:00-8:30 PM. Orientation April 6th. Learn to promote resilience, prevent burnout, cultivate compassion and manage stress-related 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.

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Sundays Yoga Health & Therapy Center Classes Our Yoga Classes feature slow stretch with gentle breathing, and relaxation techniques. Class size is small, to provide careful instruction. Yoga classes are offered Mon through Thurs (daytime and evening), and Sat mornings. Our Meditation Starter Course teaches simple ways to focus and quiet the mind; 5-week sessions are offered on Sundays at 5:30 pm. A nonprofit organization operating since 1981, The Yoga Health & Therapy Center is located at 322 W. 2nd St. Free private parking is provided for most classes. For more information on fees and scheduled dates and times, call us at 859-254-9529, or email us at info@yogahealthcenter.org

Mon, Wed, Fri Free Activities for Seniors at the Charles Young Center Senior Programs Open MWF from9-1pm, freeactivities for seniors including, Bodies in Balance (Fall prevention/fitness classes), Line Dancing, Indoor Pickleball, Technology 101 and other social, educational and recreational activities. Contact Katherine at859-246- 0281 orkdailey@lexingtonky.gov

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

4th Monday Lexington Area Parkinson’s Support Group Free daytime and evening discussion groups for people with PD and their care partners. Daytime meetings held the 4th Monday of each month at noon. Evening meetings held on 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Both group meetings held at Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY. For more details contact Elaine at 859-277-1040 or by email info@parkinsonslexington. com. Please visit www. parkinsonslexington.com for details and other free events held by LAPSG.

Tuesdays Community Yoga Class with Lauren Higdon Every Tuesday 10:30am–11:30am at Centered Studio, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180 in Lexington. This weekly restorative 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.

1st Tuesday Lupus Support Group Living & Coping with Lupus: meets 1st Tuesday of every month at Imani Baptist Church, 1555 Georgetown Road, Lexington from 7:00pm–8:30pm. The Lupus Foundation of America support groups are intended to provide a warm and caring environment where people with lupus, their family members, caregivers and loved ones can share experiences, methods of coping and insights into living with chronic illness. www. lupusmidsouth.org.

Mon & Wed MELT Method Hand, Foot and Body Healing Class by Shayne Wigglesworth. Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm - Discover pain-free living at any age! Enjoy a gentle foam roller class to reduce pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety and more! MELT Method certified instructor Shayne Wigglesworth will teach you healing techniques you can use for self care at home. All materials and rollers are provided. Perfect

for all ages, body types and experience levels. Learn more – call or go online: www. centeredlex.com 859-721-1841.

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 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.

Weekly Free Class: ‘How to Stay Young’ Triple Crown Chiropractic and Wellness offers a free class twice a week explaining how to keep your body young through chiropractic care. Free spinal screening available for anyone who attends the class. To register for the class, please call 859-335-0419. Questions to pr.triplecrownchiro@gmail. com. Triple Crown Chiropractic and Wellness: 1795 Alysheba Way #4103 Lexington, KY. Free gift from the office to those who attend the class!

Fridays Argentine Tango “Dance of the heart” Passionate and Romantic–Mindful and Meditative. A uniquely transformative social skill, art form and movement therapy. Beginner-focused 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. 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 MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Body, Mind and Heart 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. 9AM-4PM. 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. Saturdays Lexington Farmer’s Market Every Saturday (April – October, 7am-2pm) downtown Lexington, 241 West Main Street, visit the Lexington Farmers’ Market! Browse herbs and spices, honey, beeswax, candles, body care products, organic products, eggs, meats and fresh, seasonal produce.

March 21 Reforest 5K John’s Run/Walk Shop and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services present the Reforest 5k. Run a race, plant 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