Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 70 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 8-Oct 27 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $64/8 | 172834 Tue, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 172835 Tue, Jan 5-Feb 16 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 172836 Tue, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 172837 Oliver Woods Community Centre Beginner Pilates with Props NEW! Build strength, flexibility and balance in this beginner-friendly class. Using exercise balls, resistance bands and pilates rings, you will learn foundational movements that improve core strength, posture, mobility and body awareness. This low-impact class is suitable for all fitness levels and focuses on controlled movement, proper alignment and breathing techniques. No experience is required. Instructor: Viktoriia Butenko Tue, Sep 8-Oct 27 | 8-9 am | $64/8 | 175744 Tue, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 8-9 am | $56/7 | 175746 Tue, Jan 5-Feb 16 | 8-9 am | $56/7 | 175747 Tue, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 8-9 am | $48/6 | 175748 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 8-Oct 27 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $64/8 | 172843 Tue, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $56/7 | 172844 Tue, Jan 5-26 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $32/4 | 172845 Tue, Feb 16-Mar 30 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $56/7 | 172846 Oliver Woods Community Centre Mat Pilates Stretch - Level 1 D Whether you’re just starting 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 11-Oct 30 | 10:15-11:15 am | $64/8 | 174017 Fri, Nov 6-Dec 18 | 10:15-11:15 am | $56/7 | 174018 Fri, Jan 8-29 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 174019 Fri, Feb 19-Mar 19 | 10:15-11:15 am | $40/5 | 174020 Oliver Woods Community Centre Chair Yogalates - 50+ D 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 10-Oct 29 | 9-10 am | $64/8 | 173651 Thu, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 173652 Thu, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 173653 Thu, Feb 25-Mar 25 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 173654 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 8-Oct 27 | 9:30-10:30 am | $64/8 | 172696 Tue, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 9:30-10:30 am | 56/7 | 172697 Tue, Jan 5-Feb 16 | 9:30-10:30 am | $56/7 | 172698 Tue, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 9:30-10:30 am | $48/6 | 172699 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 9-Oct 28 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 173634 Wed, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 173635 Wed, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 173636 Wed, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 173637 Thu, Sep 10-Oct 29 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $64/8 | 173661 Thu, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 173662 Thu, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 173663 Thu, Feb 25-Mar 25 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $40/5 | 173664 Oliver Woods Community Centre Mindfulness & Meditation NEW! Explore different meditation styles in this four-part series and discover what resonates with you. Ideal for beginners or those unsure where to start. This course builds confidence and introduces simple, effective techniques. Gain practical tools to reduce stress, improve sleep and enhance focus and mental clarity. Instructor: Adina Spivak Tue, Oct 13-Nov 3 | 8-9 am | $32/4 | 171381 Tue, Nov 10-Dec 1 | 8-9 am | $32/4 | 171391 Oliver Woods Community Centre Wed, Jan 27-Feb 17 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $32/4 | 171760 Beban Park Social Centre Shibashi: 18-Form Flow NEW! Shibashi is a gentle movement practice that supports balance, mobility, stress reduction and nervous system regulation. Progressively learn the 18-form sequence through slow, flowing movements that combine breath awareness, mindful attention and body alignment. By the end of the program, you will be able to independently practice the full sequence of a simple self-care routine. Instructor: Amira Carluccio Wed, Sep 9-Nov 4 | 2-3 pm | $64/8 | 171726 Wed, Jan 13-Mar 3 | 2-3 pm | $64/8 | 171727 Beban Park Social Centre D Drop-in options available. See page 64.
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