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It's not about what you get, but how you are with what you have

Barry Boyce

New classes and new teachers coming this fall- stay tuned to what's happening at BWC!

Class Descriptions

Yoga Classes: $15/class drop-in rate ($12/class seniors & students)

Savings: 5-class punch cards are available

Payment: Cash Only

Please contact the individual instructor (listed in the Specialists section and bottom of studio schedule) with any questions you may have.

Flow & Let Go

Informed by the principles of ayurveda, we combine flowing movement with strengthening and grounding postures to allow energy to flow and build inner fire and vigour. We end with yin poses to promote ease in body, mind and spirit.

With Cynthia- samking@nb.sympatico.ca

Yin Yoga

We practice yin yoga to gain flexibility, increase range of motion, ease of movement and flow of energy. We

take poses that allow for the six movements of the spine, place sustained stress on the connective tissues

and draw the attention inward. Yin is a quiet practice but the work done is powerful. Runners, hockey and

soccer players, injured and physically compromised people benefit greatly from the practice, as do those

dealing with too much stress in their lives. Suitable for everyone.

With Cynthia- samking@nb.sympatico.ca

Hatha Flow- NEW at BWC, starting in September

Seal your week with this dynamic all-levels class. We will play with the principles of Hatha Yoga as a exploration of connection through physical poses, breath work and meditation.

With Kaitlyn- adair.kj@gmail.com

Power Yoga- NEW at BWC since August

Come and break a sweat with an intense, fitness based approach to Vinyasa style yoga

With Bethany- yogibaines@gmail.com

Cultivating attitudes of acceptance and patience towards our body.

Our Services

Offering the essentials of a holistic wellness lifestyle BWC brings you everything needed to restore your mind and body to its optimum health.

Mindfulness

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness is all about learning to stay connected to the current moment and increasing your awareness of ingrained patterns of thinking and behaviour. If we can learn to recognize when our “doing mind” takes over, this will allow us to respond rather than react to whatever situation it is that we are in. Think of all the wasted mental energy spent dwelling in the past or living in the future. Both of these patterns of thinking can take away from our life which is unfolding only in the present moment.

MINDFULNESS 8 week program

with Dr. Shiona McIntosh
To Sign Up: go to www.bwcfredericton.com

Private yoga instruction

Please contact individual teachers directly, using emails found in Specialists section

Gaining strength and flexibility of mind/body/spirit.

Our Specialists

We have assembled a diverse array of talent to serve a wide spectrum of wellness needs. Browse the bios below to learn more about our wonderful practitioners and instructors.

To read more, hover over each portrait to be taken to their complete bio.

Shiona is a family doctor, currently practicing at the Gibson Clinic in Marysville, who is committed to wellness and healthy living. She values the preventive aspects of medicine, and has learned how beneficial mindfulness practices can be in contributing to overall health. She is thrilled to be opening the Brookside Wellness Centre and to be working with such a wonderful group of people. Shiona is native to New Brunswick, and has lived in Fredericton with her family for the past 11 years. She obtained her MD from Memorial University of Newfoundland and since living in Fredericton has completed several levels of Mindfulness training through the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts. Mindfulness tools are complementary to traditional medicine and overall health can be improved by cultivating mindfulness skills. Re-awakening our mind-body connection can help to guide us on a path toward living a fuller, more authentic life.

Shiona McIntosh, studio owner/Mindfulness instructor

mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com

Inspired by the serenity she experienced visiting mountain temples while living in Japan, Kayte is passionate about helping people make time in their day to slow down and breathe - to move mindfully and be in a quiet, peaceful environment. After experiencing a similar calming of the body and mind through yoga, she undertook and completed 300 hours of training in Kripalu-influenced Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, led by the incredible Stephanie Calhoun. From her training, Kayte has learned that no two bodies are alike and she is always on the lookout for new variations that allow each individual to fully experience a pose. Her intention is to create a safe space for people to explore their own range of motion and inner workings.

Kayte Toner, studio manager/yoga teacher

yoga.kayte@gmail.com

Cynthia began her study of yoga with Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio and has benefitted greatly from further work and study with Stephanie Calhoun, Paul Grilley and Krishna Das and Sharon Salzburg. She has also undertaken studies in Ayurveda and ayur yoga with Stephanie Calhoun and through Kripalu and continues advanced work with Paul Grilley. Cynthia teaches hatha vinyasa, yin yoga, Ayur yoga and therapeutic restorative yoga. A firm believer in the unique characteristics of each student, her classes are accessible to all. She seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment where each person can find balance of body, mind and spirit through the practice of yoga.

Cynthia Davis-yoga teacher

samking@nb.sympatico.ca

Bethany is a certified yoga teacher and a dedicated yoga practitioner with a gift for inspiring, supporting and empowering others through her uniquely designed yoga classes. Bethany’s career has been dedicated to working with youth with mental and physical disabilities and is what inspired her to specialize in therapeutic yoga specifically designed for those living with ADHD, Down Syndrome, Autism and other spectrum disorders. Bethany’s classes incorporate yogic postures and flows used daily in her work at local schools. These techniques are easy to learn, enjoyable to do and have shown demonstrable increases in calmness, emotional balance and control. Bethany has taken her passion and belief in combining calmness in the mental, physical and spiritual self and designed classes for adults, teens and youth.

Bethany Baines- yoga teacher

yogibaines@gmail.com

Anička Maria was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. She spent her childhood playing in rainforests filled with beautiful birds and waterfalls. It was in the forest, seated on the banks of a river, that her father first taught her to meditate. She attended her first yoga class about 14 years ago and immediately felt more energized and alive. Her practice deepened when she visited India in 2005 and was introduced to various Pranayama techniques. Through these techniques she began to explore the breath as a bridge to Samadhi. Her exploration into consciousness continued right here in Fredericton, the city she’s called home for the last 6 years. It was here that she developed a passion for painting sacred geometric mandalas, and this same passion inspired her to start an ethically produced clothing line that incorporates mandalas into the designs. She completed her training to become a Yoga and Meditation teacher in India earlier this year and is very excited to be offering classes here at BWC!

Anicka Senor- yoga teacher

anickamaria@gmail.com

Kaitlyn is a dedicated yogi, moon lover, and story teller. She completed her 200hr teacher training at OmTown Yoga Studio in Nanaimo BC as well as a 50 hr Yin training. She is passionate about making yoga accessible and inclusive as she truly feels the beauty of this practice comes from connection to mind, body, spirit. You can expect to leave her classes feeling different then you came in as her love of yoga and energy in teaching is palpable. Her style is spirit driven, dynamic, intuitive and fun while remaining safe for self-exploration. She is a passionate writer, actor and registered nurse who works as a sexual assault nurse examiner. She brings her knowledge of providing empowering and trauma sensitive care to yoga teaching along with her creative flair. If you are looking for a safe space to practice yoga, she is a warm and welcoming place to start.

Kaitlyn Adair- yoga teacher

adair.kj@gmail.com

Natalie Brewer is very excited to be joining the Brookside Wellness Centre family! She brings with her over 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training and over four years teaching experience. Her classes are calming, centering, and relaxing. She offers a safe environment in which you can slow down and honour your body's needs, connect with your intuition and inner wisdom, move mindfully, breathe deeply, and let go. Natalie offers two other mind-body practices as well: Reiki and TRE (Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises). She has found that these practices, as well as Yoga, are all inter-connected with the emphasis being on connecting to our hearts and finding balance in our lives.

Natalie Brewer, yoga and Reiki private sessions

natalierachelbrewer@gmail.com

Stimulating the mind to look past its habitual patterns.

About our Space

Would you like to rent space at our lovely studio? We offer a sublime, soothing atmosphere perfect for wellness activities, or as a gathering space for community events. Enter with a busy mind- leave with a relaxed and open mind, body and spirit!

Inquiries please contact brooksidewellnesscentre@gmail.com

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours are you open?

Mindfulness & Yoga- We are only open during scheduled class/workshop times. You are welcome to drop in to attend classes but if you have questions it is best to contact us prior to a visit as teachers will often be teaching and unavailable for general inquiries.

How do I sign up?

There is no need to sign up for yoga classes- just show up! Some of our workshops require pre-registration

Mindfulness 8 week program requires pre-registration via the website at www.bwcfredericton.com or by calling the Gibson Clinic (447-4444).

Do you offer private classes?

Yes! Some of our teachers offer private one on one lessons. If this is of interest to you, please email the teacher directly to inquire about scheduling and cost.

What do I bring to class?

Just yourself! You might wish to bring a water bottle with you. We have mats, blankets and other props so you only need to bring those if you prefer to use your own.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably in loose, stretchy clothes that allow you to breathe and move freely.

Are there change rooms?

Yes! We now have 2 spaces for changing. One is a designated change room and the other is our newly installed bathroom.

Studio Etiquette

Arrive 5-15 min prior to class.
Enter & arrange props quietly.
Save discussions for after class.
Turn off devices (not vibrate).
Don't judge yourself or others for forgetting any of these, we are all here to have fun and grow :)

What is a "scent free" space?

We respect that some of our clients have sensitivities and/or allergies to certain products and scents. This means we refrain from using anything such as incense, scented candles, essential oils, etc. Please help by not wearing scented products or perfumes to the Centre.

Have A Question?

Send us an email @

brooksidewellnesscentre@gmail.com

Creating an environment which is welcoming and free of judgments.

Contact Us

Brookside Mall 435 Brookside Dr, Fredericton, NB E3A 8V4, Canada

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