Fall2025_Winter2026_ActivityGuide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 68 Mat Pilates & Stretch - Level 1 D Whether you’re just starting with pilates or looking to enhance your existing practice, this course will build a strong foundation consisting of exercises designed to boost your core strength, balance, posture, focus and alignment. For those advancing from level one, modifications and variations will be provided. Instructor: Jane Bockman Fri, Sep 5-Oct 31 | 10:15-11:15 am | $64/8| 149916 Fri, Nov 7-Dec 19 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 149917 Fri, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5| 149918 Fri, Feb 27-Mar 27 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 149919 Oliver Woods Community Centre Aqua Yoga This is a fun and gentle form of stretching and strengthening performed in a warm pool where joints are supported, range of motion is maximized and resistance helps strengthen muscles. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Katherine Winge Sat, Sep 6-Oct 11 | 8-9 am | $48/6 | 148888 Sat, Oct 25-Nov 29 | 8-9 am | $48/6 | 148889 Sat, Jan 10-Feb 14 | 8-9 am | $48/6 | 148890 Beban Park Pool Minds in Motion Alzheimer Society Fitness & Social Program This is a fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss. Clients must register and attend with a friend, family member or caregiver. A certified fitness instructor will lead a fitness portion of the class; an Alzheimer Society facilitator supports the social time for the program. The fee is for both participants. Instructor: Jean Medley Thu, Sep 11-Oct 16 | 10-11:30 am | $40/5 | 147809 Thu, Sep 11-Oct 16 | 1-2:30 pm | $40/5 | 147810 Thu, Oct 30-Dec 4 | 10-11:30 am | $40/5 | 147811 Thu, Oct 30-Dec 4 | 1-2:30 pm | $40/5 | 147812 Thu, Jan 15-Feb 19 | 10-11:30 am | $48/6 | 150132 Thu, Jan 15-Feb 19 | 1-2:30 pm | $48/6 | 150133 Thu, Mar 12-Apr 16 | 10-11:30 am | $48/6 | 150134 Thu, Mar 12-Apr 16 | 1-2:30 pm | $48/6 | 150135 Beban Park Social Centre Chair Yogalates - 50+ D NEW! This fitness program is designed for all levels focusing on gentle seated/standing movements, mindful breathing and a variety of poses to improve flexibility, strength, balance and range of motion while also reducing stress and overall well-being. There will be modifications for all poses to accommodate different levels of experience and physical abilities. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Thu, Sep 18-Oct 30 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 149798 Thu, Nov 6-Dec 18 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 149801 Thu, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 149803 Thu, Feb 26-Mar 26 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 149805 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yogalates D This class is a cross between yoga and pilates for a total body workout focused on toning the glutes, thighs and stomach. Develop your core strength and stabilization through pilates poses, and improve your flexibility, muscular strength, posture and alignment through poses, breathing and relaxation. Please bring your own yoga mat. Drop-in is available for morning classes only. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Wed, Sep 17-Oct 29 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 149793 Wed, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 149794 Wed, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 149795 Wed, Feb 25-Mar 25 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 149796 Thu, Sep 18-Oct 30 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 149817 Thu, Nov 6-Dec 18 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 149818 Thu, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 149819 Thu, Feb 26-Mar 26 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $40/5 | 149820 Oliver Woods Community Centre Pilates - All Levels This is a mixed levels mat class designed to strengthen your core, improve balance and posture. We will elongate our muscles and enhance our mind/body connection. Pilates is beneficial for all of our activities. Instructor: Jane Bockman Tue, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $56/7 | 149886 Tue, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $48/6 | 149890 Tue, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $40/5 | 149893 Tue, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $48/6 | 149894 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yoga for Self-Care NEW! D Start the new year by doing something just for you! This self-care series explores self awareness, shifting tension, grounding and centering yourself. Enjoy this practice to release stress, lighten your mood and feel good in your body. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Jan 7-Feb 4 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 150642 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yoga from the Ground Up NEW! D This series of classes focuses on the major joints and muscles of your body from the ground up, including feet, knees, hips, spine, shoulders, arms and neck. Each class will focus on strengthening and stretching while being mindful of posture and alignment. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Feb 11-Mar 11 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 150643 Oliver Woods Community Centre Men’s Yoga Men, here is a yoga program only for you. Yoga will improve your flexibility, core strength and balance. Yoga will help you improve your athletic performance, relieve pain and soreness from physical labour and reduce stress. Yoga has become a mainstream activity with proven benefits to overall health and well-being. No experience is required. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Tue, Sep 16-Oct 28 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 149788 Tue, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 149789 Tue, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 149790 Tue, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 149791 Oliver Woods Community Centre Chair Yogalates D This soothing, yet powerful class offers a comprehensive workout to strengthen your entire body while comfortably seated in a chair. You may be amazed at the level of challenge you can experience while ensuring your safety, integrity and proper alignment. No prior experience is necessary. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Tue, Sep 16-Oct 28 | 9:30-10:30 am | $48/6 | 149783 Tue, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 9:30-10:30 am | $48/6 | 149785 Tue, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 9:30-10:30 am | $56/7 | 149786 Tue, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 9:30-10:30 am | $48/6 | 149787 Oliver Woods Community Centre Please bring your own mat to fitness and yoga classes.

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