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Fitness, Health & Wellness

Taiji Qigong Shibashi for Body, Breath and Mind Connection II

$150

with Carlos Collado

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 24, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 15 weeks

This 15 week is designed to be easy and safe to learn. Taiji Qigong Shibashi is an effective exercise blending the gentle and fluid art of Taiji with the strength of Qigong producing potent health benefits. The wavelike, fluid motions of the form stimulate the flow of qi and blood throughout the entire body. Because of its many health benefits and its efficiency it is a part of the curriculum in most Chinese Medicine Universities throughout China. In this course we will explore how anatomical alignment facilitates deeper breathing and a meditative mindset. Practicing Shibashi will balance your Qi, improving your wellbeing and the quality of your life. Prerequisite: Taiji Qigong Shibashi for Body, Breath and Mind Connection I or previous experience with other Shibashi series. *No Class: 4/21.

Gentle Yoga w/ Heather

$98

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
3 additional sessions through May 13, 2026

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.

Embodied Wisdom: Simple and Profound Connections for Health, Happiness, and Wholeness

$50

with Jacey Goddard

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 27, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on May 22, 2026

Our body's perfect human design is just waiting for us to connect to it to support our health and wellbeing. You'll learn Dr. Goddard’s favorite wholeness-based and science-backed methods that help on many levels that you can immediately put into practice in your daily life. These practices can help you to: Calm your own nervous system, Decrease body tension and stress, Experience more wholeness and sense of self, Support your body's self-healing capacity, Make all the work you've done really work.

Flow and Gentle Yoga Live - Online

$75

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 2, 2026

From the comfort of your own space, experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, down to the ground, and moments of settling into stillness, all to support your journey. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

Explorations in Chair Yoga Live - Online

$75

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 2, 2026

Take care of 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, studies in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness, while in and out of your stable chair. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

Intro to Chair Yoga Live - Online

$45

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 2, 2026

Take care of 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, studies in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness, while in and out of your stable chair. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

Spring Reset Mini-Retreat: Begin Again

$35

with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 29, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

This 2-hour retreat offers space to slow down and reconnect with yourself through guided meditation, mindfulness and self-compassion practices, and journaling. Together, we’ll explore themes of balance, grounding, and “beginning again,” then gently reflect on what’s working well in your days, and what you’d like to adjust in the season ahead. You’ll leave with a few small, doable steps to support your well-being in the months to come.

Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin

$125

with Robin Brooks

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 31, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone, both new and continuing students, . Please contact Robin if you have any questions. *No Class: 4/21.





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