Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 70 Vinyasa Yoga Vinyasa Yoga (also known as flow) links breath to movement using hatha poses in a gently flowing sequence interspersed with static poses. You can expect to build strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular ability. This class builds a foundation for beginners and is also a great option for those continuing students looking for a slower pace without inversions. Instructor: Karen Shortt Wed, Apr 1-May 13 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 158685 Wed, May 20-Jun 24 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 158686 Rotary Field House Instructor: Amber Neuman-Brochez Sat, Apr 11-May 16 | 10-11 am | $48/6 | 160772 Sat, May 23-Jun 27 | 10-11 am | $48/6 | 160773 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yoga to Discover Your NEW! D Inner Strength This empowering class invites you to tap into your inner strength. Through mindful movement and accessible poses like Warrior II, Bridge and Chair, you will build strength through focus and awareness helping you feel powerful, grounded and at ease. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, Apr 1-May 13 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 160756 Oliver Woods Community Centre Everyday Posture Re-Set Yoga NEW! D This is a series of classes to help you take yoga off the mat and into your daily life. Through simple grounding and stabilizing poses, explore your posture to build strength and confidence. Each class enhances your postural awareness helping you to stand taller, move with ease and release self-judgement along the way. Instructor: Heidi Robinson Wed, May 20-Jun 24 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 160757 Oliver Woods Community Centre Yang Yoga This mixed style yoga class for beginners and intermediates will stretch the muscles and help to build your core. Instructor: Cheryl Carew Thu, Apr 2-May 14 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $56/7 | 160963 Mon, Apr 13-Jun 1 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $56/7 | 160956 Thu, May 21-Jun 25 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $48/6 | 160964 Mon, Jun 8-Jul 20 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $56/7 | 160958 Mon, Jul 27-Aug 31 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $40/5 | 160959 Bowen Park Complex Restorative Yin Yoga NEW! by Candlelight Release tension and stress from both your body and mind in this gentle class. We will hold supported poses using provided yoga props allowing the muscles, fascia, ligaments and joints to soften and release. This practice creates space and time to turn inward, quiet the mind and invite deep relaxation leaving you feeling rested, restored and more balanced. Please bring a blanket for relaxation. Instructor: Jane Bockman Tue, Apr 7-May 19 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $56/7 | 160751 Tue, May 26-Jun 30 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $48/6 | 160752 Oliver Woods Community Centre Gentle Friday Morning Yoga D Join this gentle and meditative yoga practice. Suitable for anyone wishing to practice a calming paced class. Everyone is welcome, and everyone can benefit from a gentle practice. Find freedom of movement, flexibility and mindfulness. Instructor: Jane Bockman Fri, Apr 10-May 15 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 160764 Fri, May 22-Jun 26 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 160765 Fri, Jul 3-Aug 21 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 160766 Oliver Woods Community Centre Gentle Yoga AM D Gentle Yoga is perfect for people who want to try yoga for the first time or for those who are looking for a softer approach to their practice. In this class, we will combine gentle yoga poses with breathing exercises and restorative postures to stretch and strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Mon, Apr 13-May 11 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 159831 Mon, May 25-Jun 29 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 159832 Mon, Aug 10-31 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 159833 Oliver Woods Community Centre Flow & Form Yoga This class encourages a balance between flexibility, strength and endurance. It emphasizes correct body alignment and precision while enjoying a sense of well-being and increased relaxation. Some yoga experience is recommended but is not required. Instructor: Heather Honey Tue, Apr 7-May 12 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $48/6 | 160328 Tue, May 19-Jun 23 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $48/6 | 160329 Oliver Woods Community Centre Relax and Renew Yoga D Learn the basic yoga poses (asanas) taught in hatha yoga style. Each class focuses on alignment, balance, strength, flexibility and breathing exercises concluding with a short relaxation and meditation period. Please wear comfortable clothing. Bare feet are preferred. Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat and a blanket for the relaxation portion of the class. Instructor: Laurah-Lee Christie Mon, Apr 13-May 11 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 158557 Mon, May 25-Jun 29 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 158558 Mon, Jul 6-Aug 31 | 9-10 am | $64/8 | 158559 Bowen Park Complex Hatha Yoga This rejuvenating class will release tension from the muscles from everyday life and sports activities. Learn to breathe deeply while experiencing a flow of postures to stimulate the body physically and mentally. Through this practice, you enhance flexibility, increase muscle tone and concentration, detoxify the organs and feel a deep state of relaxation. Instructor: Karen Shortt Thu, Apr 2-May 14 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 158687 Mon, Apr 13-May 11 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $40/5 | 158681 Thu, May 21-Jun 25 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 158688 Mon, May 25-Jun 29 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $48/6 | 158682 Rotary Field House Instructor: Melissa Hill D Thu, Apr 2-May 14 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 160760 Thu, May 21-Jun 25 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 160761 Oliver Woods Community Centre Please bring your own mat to fitness and yoga classes. 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. D
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