Brookside Wellness Centre

Yoga & Creative Movement for Kids

Saturdays 11:00-11:45 a.m

Orientation October 21st, session dates November 4th, 18th, 25th, December 2nd, 9th, 16th

Join Breagh Christie for this 6 week mindful movement program for children ages 5-10! This class will provide the opportunity for kids to explore yoga and creative movement in a fun and supportive environment. Guardians and their children are invited to join the Orientation class on October 21st for a chance to meet Breagh and to get an idea of what to expect during the 6 week program. Breagh is a certified 200 hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher and has years of experience working with children. She is excited to have these two worlds collide by learning, playing, and expressing with your kids on the mat!

Investment: $120 for Orientation & 6 week program.

Pre-register for all classes by October 14th at breagh.yoga@gmail.com.

With Breagh - breagh.yoga@gmail.com
 

Yoga w/Erin *Pre-register for all classes by September 30

Flow and Stretch

Sundays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm October 1, 15, 22 and 29

Four classes remaining in this 7 class September/October series, This series will offer a blend of Vinyasa flow and stretching, incorporating core, standing, balance and stillness into each practice. This practice is designed to nurture focus, playfulness and grounding through movement, breath and the energy of community. This practice is for all levels, no experience necessary.

Investment: $105 for 7 practices, $62 for the remaining 4 classes in October, drop in by pre-registration @ $17 Pre-registration for all classes by September 30th.

Gentle and Restore

Sundays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 1, 15, 22 and 29

Four classes remaining in this 7-class series, This series will offer a blend of gentle yoga and restorative poses, combining the two for a soothing practice to ground and relax. Practices will vary each week and will primarily be explored low to the ground on your mat and may include guided meditations to support you into a restful evening.

Investment: $105 for 7 practices, $62 for the remaining 4 classes in October, drop in by pre-registration @ $17. Pre-register for all classes by September 30th.

With Erin- erin.gibbs@outlook.com

Sherry Younker

Monday 7:00 - 8:15 pm September 25 - October 30 (5 weeks) No class Thanksgiving Monday

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 

Margo's Chair class

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 September 25 - December 4. No class Thanksgiving Monday.

Wednesdays 1:00 pm September 20 - December 6.

Cost is 12$/class

Pre-registration is required.

With Margo margo.chairyoga@gmail.com

Chair Yoga and More (Facebook)

text - 902 955 1467

One of the most popular styles of Yoga-Flow yoga develops strength and flexibility through continuous and fluid guided movement as you flow through creative sequences. Classes are designed for all ages and levels-from beginner to seasoned yogis and are 60 minutes in length

With Denise- deneneyoga@gmail.com

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

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!

Starting October 27 and running for six weeks, 9:30 am, each class will be approximately 40 minutes

Investment: 80$

With Krista- babybumpmoments@gmail.com

This is a guided mid-week Mindfulness meditation to help you connect with present moment awareness through guided seated meditation. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity and a willingness to be with things as they are. Open to the public and no prior meditation experience is required.

Entrance is by donation.

If you'd like to participate virtually, I'd love to have you join us. Please email ahead of time to pre-register, and I'll give you the Zoom link. If you are making a donation, you can e-transfer to the email address listed below. Please sign on at least by 12:10 so I can start the class on time at 12:15.

With Shiona- mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com

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 (20$ for 90 minute class)

With Sandy- sandyjlund@yahoo.com

Pamela's Yin class

A 90-min Yin Yoga practice suitable for all ages and experience levels. This practice is designed to create awareness of the deeper tissues including the network of fascia that connects our bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles and supports the organs. We move into and out of the postures slowly and hold them for 3-7 minutes. Holding a position 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 which helps us focus on specific areas of tension and recover mobility where it has been lost. No two bodies are alike and in fact our bodies are different left to right. 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

Mini Retreat – Day of Practice with Cynthia Davis - September 30, 2023 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Spend some time in community to clear the mind and deepen practice.

Join Cynthia for guided meditation, dharma reflections, walking meditation and some mindful movement practice. Instructions will be offered and there will be time for questions and discussion. Silence will be observed for most of the day.

At Brookside Wellness Centre, there is everything youneed for practice! The cost for this mini retreat is $40 and all are welcome!

Please contact Cynthia at samking@nb.sympatico.ca to register or if you have any questions.

Cynthia's Bio

Cynthia teaches and practices meditation in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She began her study and practice in the late 1990's in the Tibetan tradition. In 2013, she was introduced to insight meditation and then found a home in True North Insight in Montreal. Cynthia has completed TNI's Community Meditation Teacher Mentorship program and is part of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies online teaching team. Cynthia is committed to sharing the dharma, creating safe spaces for practice.

Yin, Reiki and Tea with Kayte Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm October 14, 21, 28, and November 4.

Carve out a moment of calm in your week. Each session in this series will begin with Yin Yoga to loosen up your body, then you’ll move into a Reiki-infused savasana, finally we’ll come together for tea. There will be space for questions and discussion about our experiences, if you would like to share.

Investment - $120 for 4 classes.

With Kayte - kayte@groundedhealing.ca

Past Llife Regression with Sandy - Saturday, October 27, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Past Life Regression is offered in a group setting and is received by lying down comfortably or sitting. Props are provided for comfort. Sandy will give a little education on hypnosis to set students at ease offering them a small understanding of the practical aspect of PLR. Sandy is passionate about the healing potential for Past Life Regression through hypnosis. The student is guided into a deep place of deep relaxation and, similar to Yoga Nidra & meditation, the goal of hypnosis is to access the subconscious. The conscious mind is always aware of what is being experienced and the student is always in control. This class is offered on a donation basis with all monies going to support local programs run through Canadian Mental Health Association. No Experience Necessary!

Investment - by donation.

With Sandy- sandyjlund@yahoo.com