Fall_2026Winter2027ActivityGuide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 69 Explore and Expand Yoga NEW! Gratitude has the power to shift our perspective from what is missing to what is already here. Through heart-opening postures, gentle stretches and moments of reflection, we will create space to appreciate the support, abundance and beauty already present in our lives. Leave feeling nourished, uplifted and connected to the gifts of the present moment. Instructor: Talia Snitchuk Mon, Jan 4-Feb 8 | 7:45-8:45 am | $48/6 | 174097 Mon, Feb 22-Mar 22 | 7:45-8:45 am | $40/5 | 174101 Oliver Woods Community Centre Happy Hips Yoga: D Unlock, Strengthen, Thrive If your hips could talk, what would they say? Whether they’re asking for more mobility, more strength or simply a break from hours of sitting, this series offers the attention they deserve. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of hip function through a balanced yoga practice that includes movement, breath work and relaxation. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 173647 Oliver Woods Community Centre Awaken Your Energy: D Chakra Yoga Experience Journey through the chakras in this transformative yoga series designed to help you cultivate balance, vitality and self-awareness. Each week, we will explore one energy center through movement, breath and reflection, connecting ancient wisdom with modern life. Discover how the chakras influence your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 173648 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yoga in Motion: NEW! D Building Functional Mobility This is designed to help you improve your functional mobility helping you move with greater ease, stability and confidence. Through mindful movements, mobility exercises, yoga postures and breath awareness, we will explore ways to increase joint range of motion, build strength where it matters most, and enhance balance, coordination and body awareness. Each class offers practical tools to support healthy movement patterns, reduce stiffness and promote resilience for daily activities. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 173649 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yoga for Vital Body Systems NEW! D This thoughtfully designed yoga practice explores the body from the inside out. Through gentle movement and mindful breathing, we will support the nervous system, encourage healthy digestion, stimulate lymphatic flow and cultivate greater overall balance. Rather than focusing only on muscles and flexibility, this class invites you to experience how yoga can nurture the interconnected systems that sustain health, resilience and well-being. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Feb 10-Mar 10 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 173650 Oliver Woods Community Centre Pre-Natal Yoga NEW! Connect with your body and your growing baby in this gentle yoga class designed for pregnancy. Through safe stretching, strengthening, breathing and relaxation techniques, participants will improve comfort, reduce tension and build confidence for childbirth and beyond. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and all levels. Instructor: Emily McNicoll Sat, Sep 12-Oct 31 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $64/8 | 175775 Sat, Nov 7-Dec 19 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $48/6 | 175776 Sat, Jan 9-Feb 20 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $56/7 | 175777 Sat, Feb 27-Mar 27 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $40/5 | 175778 Oliver Woods Community Centre Pre & Post Natal Yoga NEW! D Support your recovery and wellness before and after childbirth through gentle yoga movements, stretching, strengthening and relaxation. Focus on rebuilding core strength, improving flexibility, relieving muscle tension and promoting overall well-being in a welcoming and supportive environment. Suitable for all levels. Instructor: Kelsey Brusnyk PRE NATAL Mon, Nov 2-Dec 14 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $56/7 | 175412 POST NATAL Mon, Feb 22-Mar 22 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $40/5 | 175413 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yoga for Runners NEW! D Designed specifically for runners of all levels, this focuses on increasing flexibility, mobility, balance and strength in key muscle groups used during running. Through gentle stretching, targeted poses, breath work and relaxation techniques, you will learn how yoga can enhance running efficiency while reducing tension and promoting overall well-being. Instructor: Kelsey Brusnyk Mon, Sep 14-Oct 26 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $48/6 | 175410 Mon, Jan 4-Feb 8 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $48/6 | 175411 Oliver Woods Community Centre Restorative Yoga & Sound NEW! Healing Meditation Restorative yoga is a gentle and nurturing form of mat yoga that includes using props to support your practice and the many benefits that come with it. Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses sound and music to promote healing and balance in the body and mind. You will be guided with relaxing sounds and the use of mantras and guided meditation. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Wed, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 173643 Wed, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 173644 Wed, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 173645 Wed, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 173646 Oliver Woods Community Centre D Looking for some flexibility in your fitness journey? Unable to register for an entire set of a class? Try out drop-in fitness class options. See page 64 for details.

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