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Fitness, Health & Wellness

Let It Go! Fiesta

$70

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Current session started Mar 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
3 additional sessions through May 8, 2025

This is a unique dance therapy program, led by Tony Dancer, that offers physical and mental health benefits. Not only does it help you stay physically fit and burn calories, but it also serves as a form of therapy to combat depression and anxiety. With Tony as your guide, you can dance and let go of your worries without fear of judgment. Let It Go Fiesta features a mix of Latin and multicultural music, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Let it Go Fiesta" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.

Gentle Yoga w/ Heather

$95

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
3 additional sessions through May 7, 2025

This gentle class is for those looking to stretch, connect to the breath and practice traditional yoga postures, at a slow pace. We gently and safely encourage our muscle tissues to deeply lengthen and stretch, increasing range of motion and flexibility. Conscious intention and awareness are given to the breath, strengthening the nervous system and deepening the connection to mind and body. This class is designed for new, as well as, seasoned yogis looking for a mindful, gentle practice

Yoga Nidra

$20

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through May 8, 2025

Yoga Nidra is a meditative yoga practice, also known as "yogic sleep", that encourages a consciousness residing between sleep and awake. It is a guided meditation that focuses on relaxation and/or conscious dreaming. The class is practiced laying down, comfortable and supported with props, where the mind, body and senses are guided by the instructor into a physiological state of rest. Yoga nidra offers a break from the sensory overload often induced by busy life, screens and media. Among the many health benefits associated with yoga nidra are: improved sleep quality, stress-reduction, enhanced cognitive function, and a general sense of well-being. No previous experience necessary.

Flow and Gentle Yoga Online

$75

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 15, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 5 weeks
2 additional sessions through May 24, 2025

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.

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Yin Yoga w/ Heather

$78

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 17, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 5, 2025

Yin yoga is a style of yoga where passive yoga posture(poses) are held for extended periods of time. Typically 3-5 min., sometimes up to 10. In these passive postures, muscle activity is minimized, with a focus on stretching connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments and tendons. We will gently settle into postures, supported by yoga props, while deeply connecting to breath. These longer holds allow the muscles to lengthen passively and for physical releases under the skin to occur. This practice supports overall flexibility, circulation, and range of motion in the joints and ligaments. It also is a practice in mindfulness, as conscious breathing occurs, quieting the mind and supporting nervous system health. This class is for those new to yoga, as well as, seasoned yogis looking for a deep stretch. Yoga blocks/bolster are encouraged if you have them, otherwise the teacher has props to use during class. *No Class: 5/26.

Chair Yoga w/ Heather

$78

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 18, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 6, 2025

This gentle class is designed for those who find difficulty getting up and down from the floor, those who have limited mobility, those who are recovering from an injury that prevents one from exercising on the floor, seniors, and anyone looking for a mindful yoga class practiced from the comfort of a sturdy chair. We will modify traditional yoga postures and stretches so that they can be done seated. The class encourages flexibility and muscle tone while connecting mind and body through intentional breathing. This class is designed for those new to yoga, as well as, seasoned yogis looking for a modified class

Self-care for Your Hands

$40

with Mary Woodbury

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 19, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
5 additional sessions through Aug 19, 2025

Do you, or someone you know, suffer from chronic pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders? Please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care - easy-to-perform techniques, exercises and home-use devices to ease discomfort in our hands and arms. Some of the many hand and upper extremity conditions benefiting from self care are osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Physicians and Occupational Therapists. This program is brought to you by Hand Therapy Treatment and Education Center, LLP.

Chair Yoga Online

$75

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 29, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 3, 2025

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.





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