Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 73 Yoga and Massage for Joint NEW! PainWorkshop Is a mysterious pain in your muscles and joints compromising your ability to move? In this unique course, we will talk about arthritis, where it forms and why and how we can dissolve the calcium crystals through yoga and massage movements. We will use diagrams, advanced massage techniques, massage tools and gentle yoga movements to address pain. Instructor: Elise LaDouceur Sa/Su, Apr 27-28 | 1-5 pm | $72/2 | 116857 Sa/Su, May 18-19 | 1-5 pm | $72/2 | 116859 Sa/Su, Jun 22-23 | 1-5 pm | $72/2 | 116860 Bowen Park Complex Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama Teachings have been handed down for thousands of years and are still relevant today. With yoga, you open up the body and increase flexibility, strength, clarity of mind. Pranayama leads the breath with easy techniques to enhance (prana) subtle energy in body and mind. Instructor: Thommas Michaud Wed, Apr 3-May 1 | 10:30 am-12 pm | $40/5 | 113898 Wed, May 15-Jun 26 | 10:30 am-12 pm | $56/7 | 113901 Rotary Field House QiGong, Meditation Using the body with mindful movements, static poses, breath, concentration, visualization and the Chi of internal energy (Qi) in the body, increase vitality, strength and clarity of mind. Instructor: Thommas Michaud Thu, Apr 4-May 2 | 11 am-12:15 pm | $40/5 | 114101 Thu, May 16-Jun 13 | 11 am-12:15 pm | $40/5 | 114102 Oliver Woods Community Centre Nordic Walking - Beginner NEW! Nordic walking is an activity that is suitable for people of all ages, abilities and skills. Learn how to make the most of those poles while you walk. Please bring your own set if you have them, or some can be borrowed upon request. Sat, Apr 13-27 | 10-11:30 am | $50/3 | 115987 Sat, Jun 1-15 | 10-11:30 am | $50/3 | 115988 Beban Park Social Centre Kundalini Yoga Come and activate your Shakti (energy)! Join in 75 minutes of joy while we incorporate pranayama (breath work), chanting, singing and energetic repetitive yoga poses. This class is accessible to all fitness levels. Prepare to leave feeling balanced and invigorated. Instructor: Michelle Krascek Wed, Apr 3-May 8 | 5:15-6:30 pm | $48/6 | 114683 Wed, May 15-Jun 12 | 5:15-6:30 pm | $40/5 | 114684 Oliver Woods Community Centre Restorative Yin Fusion with Sound Come and enjoy a reduction in both emotional and physical discomfort. We will combine the practice of mindful breathing and slow, easy and long-holding yoga poses to invite your body to relax. The addition of various tuning and musical instruments will help to deepen the experience. You are sure to leave feeling relaxed in both body and mind. Instructor: Michelle Krascek Wed, Apr 3-24 | 10:30-11:45 am | $32/4 | 115168 Wed, May 1-29 | 10:30-11:45 am | $40/5 | 115173 Wed, Jun 5-26 | 10:30-11:45 am | $32/4 | 115174 Bowen Park Complex Sound Bath & Meditation Get prepared to settle in to rest during this guided meditation class. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket, and take time to join others in meditation. Feel the vibration bringing your body back to balance. A series of music, tuning and sound instruments are layered through the class helping to deepen your rest. Instructor: Michelle Krascek Wed, Apr 3-24 | 12-1 pm | $32/4 | 114297 Wed, May 1-29 | 12-1 pm | $40/5 | 114299 Wed, Jun 5-26 | 12-1 pm | $32/4 | 114303 Bowen Park Complex Wed, Apr 3-May 8 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $48/6 | 114306 Wed, May 15-Jun 12 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $40/5 | 114310 Oliver Woods Community Centre Seated Sound & Yoga Come and hear what all the buzz is about! Enjoy sound incorporated into this slow stretching class. You are encouraged to explore different ranges of motion from a safe place, seated in chairs. By prioritizing mobility in all joints, you can be sure to experience a reduction in joint pain and increased flexibility - not to mention, feeling reset and relaxed from the musical vibes. Instructor: Michelle Krascek Wed, Apr 3-May 8 | 4-5 pm | $48/6 | 114254 Wed, May 15-Jun 12 | 4-5 pm | $40/5 | 114257 Oliver Woods Community Centre Sculpt & Tone Get a warm up, cardio and resistance training, along with a cool down/stretch that benefits older adults for bone and joint health by developing lean muscle and increasing metabolism. Instructor: Brian Sugiyama Tue, Apr 2-30 | 10:30-11:30 am | $40/5 | 113963 Wed, Apr 3-24 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 115396 Tue, May 7-28 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 113966 Wed, May 1-29 | 10:30-11:30 am | $40/5 | 115432 Wed, Jun 5-26 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 115433 Tue, Jun 4-25 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 113968 Wed, Jul 10-31 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 115434 Tue, Jul 9-30 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 113969 Wed, Aug 7-28 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 115435 Tue, Aug 6-27 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 113970 Bowen Park Complex Thu, Apr 4-May 16 | 10:30-11:30 am | $40/5 | 113973 Thu, May 23-Jun 27 | 10:30-11:30 am | $48/6 | 113975 Thu, Jul 11-Aug 1 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 113977 Thu, Aug 8-29 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 117903 Beban Park Social Centre Balance & Mobility Balance, movement and mobility - the three steps you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This class will assist participants in improving balance. The instructor will lead you through easy exercises to improve stability and potentially prevent falls. The workouts assist in improving posture, muscle strength, speed, sharpening reflexes, expanding flexibility and firming your core. The instructor may give tips for fall-proofing your home. Instructor: Russell McNeil Wed, Apr 3-May 1 | 3-4 pm | $40/5 | 114078 Wed, May 8-Jun 12 | 3-4 pm | $48/6 | 114079 Wed, Jul 3-31 | 3-4 pm | $40/5 | 114082 Wed, Aug 7-28 | 3-4 pm | $32/4 | 114083 Oliver Woods Community Centre Dance Fitness Get the blood flowing with this easy-to-follow choreographed class set to music. Open to those who want a fitness course where you can go at your own pace, as well as those who want a higher intensity cardio workout. All stretches and flexibility work are designed for women. Instructor: Mary Keel Sat, Apr 6-27 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 114087 Sat, May 4-Jun 29 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 114093 Sat, Jul 6-27 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 114090 Bowen Park Complex M ke Move a