2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 71 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, Apr 7-May 19 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 160326 Tue, May 26-Jun 30 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 160327 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, Apr 7-May 19 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $56/7 | 160343 Tue, May 26-Jun 30 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $48/6 | 160344 Tue, Jul 7-Aug 18 | 6-7 pm | $48/6 | 160348 Oliver Woods Community Centre 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, Apr 10-May 15 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 160770 Fri, May 22-Jun 26 | 10:15-11:15 am | $48/6 | 160771 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, Apr 2-May 14 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 160758 Thu, May 21-Jun 25 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 160759 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, Apr 7-May 19 | 9:30-10:30 am | $56/7 | 159834 Tue, May 26-Jun 30 | 9:30-10:30 am | $48/6 | 159835 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, Apr 1-May 13 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 160753 Wed, May 20-Jun 24 | 9-10 am | $48/6 | 160754 Wed, Aug 5-Sep 2 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 160755 Thu, Apr 2-May 14 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $56/7 | 160762 Thu, May 21-Jun 25 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $48/6 | 160763 Oliver Woods Community Centre MEET YOUR Personal Trainers NINA DOSDALL: Personal Trainer Nina was a total newbie to fitness in her early adulthood but liked it so much she became a coach. Now with 17+ years of experience, she’s trained hundreds of clients. She loves helping make the gym less intimidating and more empowering. She has extensive experience teaching proper lifting technique, how to work out effectively and making the whole process fun. When she’s not at the gym you can find her performing stand-up comedy and walking local trails. RILEY WALTERS: Personal Trainer/Weight Room Attendant Riley has been involved in many sports all his life and has a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals. He specializes in creating programs designed to build strength and muscle, improve overall fitness while creating long-term results. Whether you are brand new to the gym or are looking to level up your training, he puts a strong emphasis on education, form and smart progression by building your knowledge and consistency while keeping your workouts challenging and enjoyable. In his free time, he loves to do weight training, play disc golf or hang out with his cats. CINDY GUTIERREZ: Personal Trainer/Weight Room Attendant Cindy grew up playing many sports and has been lucky enough to have turned her passion for health and fitness into her career. When you don’t see Cindy around the gym, she is most likely creating new healthy recipes or hiking with her dog. Cindy is certified in a number of areas and has instructed a variety of fitness classes, such as circuit training, group fitness, HIIT and seniors focused classes. Whether your goal is to lose body fat, gain strength, help alleviate chronic pain, or just overall fitness, Cindy has the guidance, motivation and knowledge to customize a program to help you reach your goals.

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