Brookside Wellness Centre
April Schedule
At BWC we firmly believe that what we have to offer in terms of our classes and workshops will help you build your tools of resilience and flexibility to battle whatever life throws at you. You will be well cared for by all of our teachers, whatever class you choose.
Please pay attention to our Facebook page for any last minute changes, additions or cancellations.
Pre-registration is still a MUST as we limit numbers in each class. Please see our Student Information Page for a review of the current studio protocols. You can contact your teacher with any additional questions or concerns.
Special Announcement
Upcoming Retreat in Scotland, spring 2024
And now there is a website too: www.nourish-flourish.ca
- It's not about what you get, but how you are with what you haveBarry Boyce
Class Descriptions
Please contact the individual teacher to PRE-REGISTER for ALL classes or with any questions you may have about that class
Yoga Classes: variable prices, see Teacher Information page.
Payment: E transfer or Cash (E Transfer is preferred)
Scroll to end of class descriptions for SPECIAL ADDITIONS for this month
REGULAR CLASSES
Beginner Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga is a wonderful way to increase flexibility and strength, reduce stress, and become more balanced in all aspects of your life. As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Betsy can provide beginners with a great deal of insight and guidance as you practice yoga. Betsy will answer your questions during your class, as well as help you achieve the proper posture for each pose in a knowledgeable yet kind, friendly, and compassionate environment.
Through various key postures, each class will focus on:
• Basics and Foundations of Yoga
• Injury Prevention
• Grounding Techniques
• Self-awareness Development
• Immune System Strengthening
• Breath, Mindfulness & Meditation Techniques
• Breakdown Proper Alignment of Postures (Asanas)
• Explore Mental, Emotional & Energetic Effects
With Betsy- betsy@yogabybetsy.com
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga with Margo combines both fully seated and chair or wall supported standing poses and provides a wonderful stretching and strengthening experience for challenged bodies. Gentle movement, deep breathing, and an awareness of posture are key elements. A few strengthening exercises and meditative relaxation complete each class.
Class times
Mondays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost is 12$/class
Pre-registration is required.
With Margo: margo.chairyoga@gmail.com
Chair Yoga and More (Facebook)
text - 902 955 1467
Flow and Restore
Join Sherry Younker RMT, RYT for this 75 minute class. This class is designed to slowly build from the ground up. We'll start wtih preparing the body and breath, and stack and flow the basic poses to a peak that is both accessible and nourishing. We'll then wind the mindbody down and complete the class with slow stretches and deep rest practices to restore and balance the system. Classes will have an area of focus each week, but will move and breathe the entire body. Some yoga experience required. Flows may be modified or omitted to suit your needs, but we will spend time on the wrists and knees. The final rest pose will be an extended restorative practice to best prepare for sleep. I can't wait to practice with you!
Pre-registration is required to secure your space. Space for drop-in attendance may vary week to week. Please email Sherry.younker@gmail.com a minimum of 6 hours prior to class to confirm availability.
Investment: $80 +HST for 5 weeks, or $20 to drop in.
Registration Link here.
With Sherry Sherry.younker@gmail.com
Flow and Stretch 75
Come along Sunday evenings to round out the weekend with a 75 minute flow to refresh, rejuvenate and relax you into the week ahead! This series is designed to meet all levels of yogis, offering modifications and opportunity to challenge the body and breath in unity. We will move through a heat building sequence to stoke fire into the body, adventure in balancing poses, guide our bodies through deep stretching and tap into sensations along the way We will invite playfulness, curiosity and stillness into our practice. Building relationship between body, breath and mind we come together in community. Each practice will offer a longer savasana to guide you to stillness to integrate all that we’ve moved through and let go of what is no longer serving you. Some practices may include a guided meditation.
Sundays 6:30pm-7:45pm
March 10th, 17th and 24th
April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Investment: 7 class series @$140 drop in $22
Register: erin.gibbs@outlook.com by Friday March 8th, drop ins weekly by Sunday at 12pm
Gentle Yoga- Rest and Renew
We start with a centering to bring us to our practice and then move into a gentle yoga practice that facilitates tension release, replenishes and helps to stabilize joints, and increases overall mobility. Adjustments are made to accommodate all bodies so this class is accessible to anybody and is as good for people new to yoga as it is for people who have been practicing for years. Focus is on building awareness in your practice and developing an understanding of what works best for you. A variety of yoga styles may be practiced, and we finish each class with an extended savasana (relaxation)
With Nancy- nancyanderson1002@gmail.com
Mama Core
This class will focus specifically on the core and muscles of the pelvic floor, the Connection Breath, and how to engage and strengthen these muscles after pregnancy. Exercises will be adjusted based on variables such as current activity level, time since delivery, and any other issues that may be present.
Babies of all ages are welcome to attend classes, as well as their older siblings. Babies are unpredictable and have needs- it is our goal to create an environment where meeting the needs of your baby is a priority!
Investment: 80$
With Krista- babybumpmoments@gmail.com
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
This is an 8 week program taught twice per year by Shiona, a certified Mindfulness instructor. You can read about the program by clicking on the Mindfulness tab at the top of this page. Next cycle begins in late September. There is a waiting list, so register early to avoid disappointment.
With Shiona- mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com
e Eclipse.
Mindfulness for Accountants
This is a special once monthly program for an accounting firm here in Fredericton. It is a closed group for staff members only. Focus is on mindfulness education, and fostering an understanding of how the elements of mindfulness can be so incredibly helpful in a busy, stressful workplace environment. Classes consist of a blend of education and guided practice.
With Shiona- mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com
Restorative and Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is deep rest for the body, mind and spirit. Similar to guided meditation, this practice is a restorative style of yoga that takes the student beyond relaxation accessing all levels of being. Sandy uses Restorative Yoga postures to prepare the body rest and surrender. Sandy has been guiding students to calmness and wellbeing since 2008 helping them access deep peace, intuition and joy. In addition, as a Reiki Master/Teacher, Sandy holds space for her students using ancient symbols to help transmit Universal healing energy. Nothing to do but lie down, listen and receive.
No experience is necessary
Regular classes during the week are 60 minutes. Longer 90 minute classes on occasion
With Sandy- sandyjlund@yahoo.com
Rise and Shine Flow **NEW CLASS**
Start your day with a movement based practice to open up the body and ease your mind into the day ahead. This practice will offer a variety of poses to help you feel energized and grounded. We will build heat, find flow, challenge in balance and cool down. This practice is inclusive to all levels.
Dates: Wednesdays April 10th, 17th and 24th
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Investment: $48, drop in $18
Register via email to Erin @ erin.gibbs@outlook.com by Friday April 5th to secure your spot!
Sound Healing Journey, Group Reiki and Guided Meditation ( monthly offering)
Let your cares go and sink into the relaxing and healing sounds of resonant instruments, infused with a little chanting, reiki and drumming.
Together we will raise our vibrations and let our inner moonbeams shine brightly!
About Sound Journeys:Sound journeys massage our bodies, minds and spirits with healing sounds. This can help our noisy "monkey minds" get quiet as we shift to a Theta brainwave state from our usual Beta and Alpha states.This is where we relax deeply and experience peace and healing on a cellular level.
What to expect:Plan on relaxing in a way that ordinary life can make it hard to do. Come without expectations of yourself or others and bring an open mind and heart.We will set our personal intentions, and direct our collective energy to release our inner light and highest frequency for the world.This will be a sensory fusion of nature sounds and deep vibrations. A 32" wind gong, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, Ocean Drum, hand drum, bells and more will be used during this sound meditation experience to bathe you in beautiful resonance!
We will also start you on this journey with a guided meditation and infuse the morning with healing holy fire reiki healing.
Your guides: Tracey Underhill and Krista Sartoris
Investment: 22$
To register: transform.holistichealth@gmail.com
Post Eclipse Sound Healing Meditation (monthly offering)
See you on the other side of the Eclipse.
The session will include a variety of somatic mindfulness exercises and energy clearing and energy building exercises leading into the sound meditation.
Let the magic unfold..
The Alchemy Sound Bowls have the purest vibrational tones. An Alchemy sound therapy session stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms. It can relieve stress, and emotional imbalances and address physical complaints by accessing and activating your own inner healing power. Being supported by the safe space, while the pure tones of the alchemy crystal tones surround you charging your cells and soothing the mind deeply relaxing and energizing you. An alchemy Sound meditation can balance the chakras & naturally allow the body to regenerate at a cellular level, enhancing our ability to enter a meditative state. The harmonic frequencies of the bowls promote healing, introspection & deep relaxation.
The Alchemy Crystal singing bowls sound therapy is a truly restorative experience for mind, body & spirit. These sessions allow the body to completely surrender to the vibration of the Sound and to this journey of healing and restoration. The session will include Somatic Therapy Exercises, mindfulness meditation leading into the Purest tones of the Alchemy Signing Bowls, you'll meet the ocean bowl, the goddess bowl, the anxiety balancing bowl, the moon bowl and the grandmother bowl and many other sound instruments. Come wearing loose comfortable clothing, a bottle of water, a notebook and an open heart.
Cost: $40
Space is limited please book your space www.leemillersparkofawareness.com/bookaoneononegroupclass
Your host: Lee Miller
Yin Yoga
A 90-min Yin Yoga practice suitable for all bodies and experience levels. This practice is limited to 8 participants and is designed to create awareness of the deeper tissues. Our focus is on the network of fascia that surrounds our bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles and supports our organs. We move into and out of postures slowly and hold them for 3-5 minutes. Resting in each posture enables us to take stock of what and where we feel sensations, adjust as appropriate and then relax into stillness in the posture. Breath Coaching is also provided to help us focus on specific areas of tension and recover mobility where it has been limited. No two bodies are alike and in fact each body is different - left to right and day to day. This practice ensures a deeper experience for each student - no two will look alike in any posture and we use props to suit each individual experience.
With Pamela- hamilton.pj9@gmail.com
Special Additions
Blooming into Spring
The days are becoming longer, birds are returning home from the winter, and buds are preparing to blossom!
Join Shiona & Breagh as we come together to celebrate the Spring season. Participants will be guided through meditation, breathwork, yoga, intuitive movement, and journalling. This class is beginner friendly- everybody is welcome!
Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a journal or something to write on. All other props with be provided.
Minimum Suggested Donation of $20
Spaces are limited, so please email to reserve your spot: mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com
We look forward to sharing space with youDeath Café
A Death Café is a gathering of adults who want to talk about death and dying in a supportive, respectful, and confidential space.
The goal of attending a Death Café is to become more comfortable thinking and talking about death and dying so you can be more at ease when engaging in conversations with your loved ones about your wishes or theirs.
Death Cafés are free (donations gratefully accepted) and open to, and respectful of, people from all communities and belief systems.
A Death Café is not a bereavement support group or grief counselling.
Your hosts: Anne Marie Hartford and Karen Lake
For more information or to pre-register: deathinformationandeducation@gmail.com
Pranayama: Harnessing the Power of Breath
Join our Pranayama Workshop for an enriching journey into the ancient practice of controlled breathing. Led by Kris Murphy, E-RYT-800 hr yoga teacher, this class offers a serene environment where you can explore various breathing techniques to invigorate the body, calm the mind, and foster a deeper connection with your inner self. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, come cultivate mindfulness, enhance vitality, and experience the transformative power of conscious breathing.
About Kris:
Kris Murphy is a multifaceted individual whose journey is deeply rooted in the pursuit of holistic well-being and spiritual growth. With 800 hours of yoga teacher training under her belt, Kris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her classes, guiding students with compassion and expertise. Her dedication to personal development led her to embark on a transformative spiritual immersion in Rishikesh, India, in 2023, where she delved into the ancient practices and wisdom of yoga. Beyond yoga, Kris is also a seasoned martial artist, holding a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwondo, a testament to her discipline and commitment to physical mastery. Through her diverse background and understanding of mind-body practices, Kris inspires others to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.
Register at: Outlaw Yoga North - Schedule
Cost: 25$
The Foundations of Mindfulness
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness is a core teaching in Buddhism. Over 5 monthly half days of practice we’ll explore mindfulness of the body, feeling tones, the mind and of phonemena themselves (dhammas).
There will be guided meditations, talks and time for discussion, as well as walking meditation and some time to meditate on your own. The Buddha taught that the opportunity to practice in this way can help us to see more deeply into the qualities of the heart and mind that can lead us to greater wisdom and compassion in our lives.
The cost is $125 for all 5 modules or $30 for each one if attending all 5 does not work for you. The dates are:
Saturday, Jan. 20, 1 - 4 pm
Saturday, Feb. 24, 1 - 4 pm
Saturday, Mar. 23, 1 - 4 pm
Saturday, April 20, 1 - 4 pm
Saturday, May 25, 1 - 4 pm
We will be meeting at Brookside Wellness Centre which has everything we need for practice. This program is suitable for all meditators whatever your level of experience!
If you wish to register or have any questions, please contact me via email
With Cynthia- samking@nb.sympatico.ca
Yin Yoga and Lymph Drainage
Yin Yoga for your fascia and some love for your lymph. A combo for health, flow, grounding, and rejuvenation.
During this class you will practice yin yoga poses, will learn and practice offering yourself hands-on lymphatic drainage, will have the option of offering lymph drainage to yourself while in a yin pose, and will have the option of receiving lymph drainage from Natalie while in a yin pose.
All parts of the class are optional.
Date: Saturday April 13th
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Investment: by donation
Register via email to nataliebrewercoach@gmail.com
Cultivating attitudes of acceptance and patience towards our body
- Our ServicesOffering the essentials of a holistic wellness lifestyle BWC brings you everything needed to restore your mind and body to its optimum health.
Ayurvedic Services- with Janet McGeachy
506 461 9520-text or call to book
OFFERING DESCRIPTIONS:
Abhyanga
A traditional Ayurvedic full-body massage may reduce stress, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and relieve muscle aches and pains. This massage brings nourishment to the tissues, deep relaxation to the muscles and calmness to the mind; while supporting the immune and nervous systems
Shirodhara
Warm herbalized oil is gently streamed over the forehead & “third eye” to relieve tension, worry and soothe the nervous system. This works on balancing and stabilizing the activity of the mind and is good for stress, anxiety, insomnia as it often supports deep relaxation.
Marma Body Work
By combining massage, pranic healing & essential oils Marma helps to restore the flow of prana (energy) & supports healing by using the 107 energy points of the body.
Facial
Soothing facial to nurture & restore balance of the skin while working with energy points to provide tone to facial muscles. Combines marma and reflexology points.
Stress Management, Relaxation Therapy & Yoga Nidra
HeartMath and other mindfulness-based work to offer additional resources to manage on-going stress and impacts of stress. Will be offered through teaching and guided relaxation to support self-care;
Price List
Stress Management & Relaxation (mindfulness)* 1 hr. $110 (talk therapy/ guided relaxation)
Indian Head Massage* 30 min. $45
Facial Marma & Reflexology * 30 min. $45
** can be combined to a 1 hour session $90
Ayurvedic body work:
Abhyanga (full body massage with herb-infused oils) $90 (60 minutes)
Shirodhara (pouring oil on forehead to relax and restore) $90 (60 minutes )
Marma Session (use of infused oils & 107 Energy points) $90 (60 minutes )
Combination:
Abhyanga & Shirodhara (full body and oil pouring) $110 (60 minutes )
* Some insurances accepted*
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 Shiona
To read about the program and sign up, go to www.bwcfredericton.com or to Mindfulness tab in Menu Bar at top of page.Mindfulness consultations- available with Shiona who is an experienced Mindfulness instructor. If you are feeling stuck in your practice, are lacking motivation or inspiration, or simply don't know how to get started, contact Shiona to help you brainstorm ways to revitalize your meditation practice.
Mindfulness and Yoga programs- four week programs are often offered at BWC. Shiona and Beth often team up for these or one-off pop up classes. Beth is also an experienced Mindfulness practitioner, and has certification in the Mindful Schools program.
Mindful MD program- a four week program for practicing or retired MDs, now being offered around the province, currently in English only. If interested, email Shiona at mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com
Community Mindfulness programs- we are keen to help out in whatever way we can by spreading the word about the benefits of Mindfulness across all sectors. Please ask us if your group or workplace is interested in a Mindfulness presentation or workshop.
Reiki in The Reiki Room
BWC is proud to offer a full slate of Reiki offerings. We are filling up The Reiki Room with great practitioners and wonderful energy.
Our lovely Chair Yoga teacher, Margo Bent , has completed her advanced Reiki Level 3A training. Her focus is "Relax with Reiki". Margo will be booking clients on selected Monday afternoons. Rate for a 50 minute Reiki session is $50.
To book with Margo: reikiwithmargo@gmail.comHome of Reiki is a two person business, featuring Shiona McIntosh and Sandy Lund, both Reiki Masters who have paired their passion for Reiki and wellness. Shiona will be offering in person or distant Reiki sessions on Tuesday, or Thursday morning. Sandy will be offering in person or distant Reiki sessions on Thursday (afternoon and evening). Fee for a 60-75 minute session is 75$
To book with Shiona: homeofreiki.shiona@gmail.com
To book with Sandy: homeofreiki.sandy@gmail.com
Naturopathic Services with Tahira
We are happy to welcome Tahira Ikram to the Reiki Room as of March 8th!
Services offered:
Initial holistic health consultation including nutritional counseling or 1hr reflexology session: $85
Combo of yoga massage, reflexology & Osteopathy: $100
Follow up appointment for any service: $75
Combo follow up appointments: $100
Services covered by some insurance: Greenshield, RBC, SSQ, Empire Life
Tahira will be working Friday and Saturday afternoon at BWC
To contact Tahira: tahira.rnhp@gmail.com, or call/text at 639 396 0811
Gaining strength and flexibility of mind, body and spirit
Our Teachers
We have assembled a diverse array of talent to serve a wide spectrum of wellness needs. Please browse the bios below to learn more about our wonderful practitioners. BWC is grateful to our dedicated teachers!
To read more, hover over each portrait to be taken to their complete bio.
Betsy Griswold- yoga teacherbetsy@yogabybetsy.comBeginner Gentle Yoga
Breagh Christie (she/her)
yoga teacher
breagh.yoga@gmail.com
Specialty Yoga Workshops and Creation Circles
Cynthia Davis- meditation teacher
samking@nb.sympatico.ca
Meditation Workshops
Erin Gibbs (she/her)
yoga teacher
erin.gibbs@outlook.com
Flow and Stretch (60 and 75)
Donation Based Pop Up classes
Janet McGeachy (she/her)
MSW, IAYT, n.d.
janetmcyoga@hotmail.com
506 461 9520 (text or call)
Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathic services
Kayte Turner- Reiki Master & yoga teacher
kayte@groundedhealing.ca
Reiki sessions & Yin Yoga
Krista Groen- pre and post-natal fitness specialist
babybumpmoments@gmail.com
MamaCore
Krista Sartoris (she/her)
Reiki Master
Animal Reiki Master
hello@kristashea.com
Sound Healing Journey- Group Reiki and Guided Meditation
Lee Miller (she/her)- Pilates teacher, Sound and Somatic therapy
leemilersoa@gmail.com
Sound Bath Healing Meditation
Margo Bent- Chair yoga instructor/ Reiki Practitioner
margo.chairyoga@gmail.com
reikiwithmargo@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
Reiki sessions
Merina Farrell- yoga teacher
merinawellness@gmail.com
ZenYoga classes
Workshops to support stress, anxiety & sleep
Nancy Anderson- yoga teacher
nancyanderson1002@gmail.com
Gentle Yoga- Rest and Renew
Rest and Restore-IRest Yoga Nidra
Natalie Brewer
yoga teacher/ pelvic wellness & bodywork facilitator
nataliebrewercoach@gmail.com
Yin Yoga workshops
Pamela Hamilton (she/her)
yoga teacher
hamilton.pj9@gmail.com
Yin Yoga
Sandy Lund (she/her)
yoga teacher/ Reiki Master Teacher
sandyjlund@yahoo.com
Restorative and Yoga Nidra
Group Past Life Regression
Reiki Sessions
Sherry Younker- yoga teacher
sherry.younker@gmail.com
Flow and Restore
Somatic Movement and Meditation
Shiona McIntosh (she/her)
Mindfulness teacher/ Reiki Master
mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com
Meditation @ Noon
MBSR 8 week program
Reiki sessions
Mindfulness Consultations
Tahira Ikram- nd, yoga teacher
tahira.rnhp@gmail.com
call/text- 639 396 0811
Naturotherapy
Osteopathy
Tracey Underhill
transform.holistichealth@gmail.com
Sound Healing Journey- group Reiki and Guided Meditation
Stimulating the mind to look past its habitual patterns
- F.A.Q.Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to class? And what is the current studio protocol?
-Use of studio props is permitted. However due to our desire to keep everyone as safe as possible, please consider bringing the following items to class with you.
-yoga mat
-warm, heavy blanket
-towel to cover neck pillows
-Queen or King sized pillowcase(s) to place over your yoga bolster- this is a necessary item in order to use our studio bolsters or meditation cushions.
-water bottle
-Please arrive 15 minutes before your class to allow all students and teacher time to get settled. Proof of double vaccination is required- can be emailed or presented at the door with ID.
-Masks are optional.
-You must sanitize your hands at the door when you arrive, and also before you take any props from the prop room.
-After class, any BWC gear that you used is to be left on the studio floor.
-Please come back as often as you can and take your lessons from the yoga mat home with you to share with others! Thank You!!
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.
The Reiki Room- appointments with all of our Reiki practitioners are by appointment only, and all studio protocols must be followed by Reiki clients as well.
Ayurveda Services with Janet- Janet works out of a cozy corner in the BWC studio on Tuesday afternoons. Appointments must be pre-booked with Janet- text or call, 506 461 9520
How do I sign up?You must pre-register for all classes.
Please get in touch with the teacher of the class you'd like to attend, and they will let you know if there is a space for you. E-transfer is our preferred method of payment. Teacher emails can be found in multiple sections above
Mindfulness 8 week program requires pre-registration via the website at www.bwcfredericton.com
Do you offer private classes or community events?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.Community work- some of our teachers are out and about doing great work in the community- watch for them elsewhere, and please contact them directly if you are interested in booking a session for your event or workplaceWhat should I wear?Dress comfortably in loose, stretchy clothes that allow you to breathe and move freely.Are there change rooms?Yes! You can change in our bathroom!
Studio Etiquette- Arrive 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 :)
Is BWC a scent free space?We use natural unscented products to clean the studio and props. We consider ourselves to be a scent reduced space.
There is some use of essential oils in The Reiki Room with consent of client.
Please be aware of the effect your scented body products may have on others!
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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