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Mini-Retreat: Guided Meditations For Compassion

$35

with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 2, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Compassion meditation helps to bring more understanding and empathy toward others and yourself. Join this 2-hour mini-retreat to explore variations of Loving-Kindness meditation and a compassion practice which can be integrated informally into daily life. We will close with a brief period of discussion. All levels of experience are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and a journal. Facilitator: Heather Shaughnessy-Cato.

Flow and Gentle Yoga Online

$75

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 8, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session

An opportunity to take time for yourself from the comfort of your own space. You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of Mind and body, attention to movement and breath, through an exploration in slowing down, and moments of settling to stillness, all to support your journey. The practice is guided by Nicola online, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a State of Maine Teacher Certification.

Watch this video message from instructor, Nicola Eden: CLICK HERE

Pilates: All Levels

$75

with Barbara McGranahan

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 19, 2025 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

If you are familiar with the principles of Pilates and/or have completed the Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Barbara offering you are ready to get down to some practical work. A brief review of basic techniques that underpin all Pilates exercises and then on to foundation exercises and progressive exercises. Joseph Pilates said: "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body." Let's continue to work toward your postural, musculoskeletal alignment and development,and safe movement. **No Class: 11/27. ***Please bring your own mat.

Yoga: All Levels

$75

with Barbara McGranahan

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session

Yoga is one of the oldest "holistic" health-care systems in existence, focusing on both the mind and body. Through the practice of yoga postures and breath work, you can connect with your body and mind and discover your spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your Self. Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath have a powerful effect on all systems of the body providing the energy to age gracefully, stay fit, improve circulation and posture, loosen and lengthen knotty muscles, reduce stress, increase bone density, and promote relaxation at the end of the day. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap.

Chair Yoga Online

$4250

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 22, 2025 at 9:15 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session

You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, through an exploration in slowing down, and moments of settling to stillness, all to support your journey. Guided online with a sustainable approach and open to all. Enjoy this online class from the comfort of your own space. A sturdy and stable chair is recommended for this class/practice. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a State of Maine Teacher Certification.

Watch this video message from instructor, Nicola Eden: CLICK HERE

*For JANUARY Session: No Class 2/1.

Pickleball for Beginners
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Pickleball for Beginners

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Next session starts Apr 14, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 16, 2025
Learn the basics of the fast growing sport of Pickleball. Easy to learn well enough in a short time to have fun, get exercise, fresh air and find people to play with. Learn basic strokes, positioning on the court, rules and scoring. Paddles & balls are provided for classes. All classes will be held on the Pegasus Courts' at 126 Pegasus Street at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 8 years ago and has been teaching ever since. This class includes 5 sessions.
Pickleball for Advanced Beginners/Low Intermediates
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Pickleball for Advanced Beginners/Low Intermediates

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Next session starts Apr 14, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 5 weeks
This class is designed for players who have played some and want to improve strokes, learn more strategy and advanced shots. Work on being a better partner. Please bring your own paddles. All classes will be held on the Pegasus Courts' at 126 Pegasus Street at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 8 years ago and has been teaching ever since. This class include 5 sessions.
Pickleball for Intermediates
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Pickleball for Intermediates

$80

with Barbara Rondeau

Calendar Next session starts Apr 16, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 5 weeks
Focus on play from the kitchen line, when to use defensive shots and when to attack. Work on developing consistency in all elements of your game. Please bring your own paddles. All classes will be held on the Pegasus Courts' at 126 Pegasus Street at Brunswick Landing. Instructor Barbara Rondeau is a former tennis pro who took up Pickleball 8 years ago and has been teaching ever since. This class include 5 sessions.




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