Nourish Your Mind, Body and Spirit
Nourish Your Mind, Body and Spirit Coming this Fall to the beautiful hall in St. James the Apostle church are new activities to invigorate you, your friends and family. For the body we are offering Tai Chi and Stretch & Strength classes starting this October. For the mind and spirit, there will be Mindfulness Meditation, Chi Kung, and a "Become a Better Version of Yourself" workshop (in November) that will help you thrive and use your innate talents to the fullest. All the offerings will be reasonably priced and accessible to everyone. Challenge yourself to grow. Reserve some time to learn something new or improve yourself. We are looking forward to serving you. Watch for bulletins and posters for new offerings.
Tai Chi – Chi Kung Tai Chi reduces stress, keeps you fit, provides mental acuity and emotional balance. The movements of this ancient Chinese art form flow with grace and subtlety. They are appropriate for all ages. Master Instructor Andrew Dearlove will gently guide the students at all levels. Reference handouts will be made available. Mondays 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. beginning Oct. 5th 2009 Cost – $60.00 for 10 sessions Please register with Glenda at 514-849-7577 or Andrew at Innerwave Tai Chi Tao Academy 514 482-6661 for more information.
Stretch & Strength A strong body not only functions better, but it invigorates the mind. Muscles help build bone, are essential for balance, act as cushioning and increase one’s metabolism. All features that improve our well-being. Kersti Biro, a popular YMCA Certified Fitness Instructor since 1990, will coax your body to move more freely as it strengthens. (Come dressed for comfort and movement with runing shoes.) Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. beginning Oct. 7th 2009. Cost – $50.00 for 10 sessions or $8 for drop-ins. Please register with Glenda at 514-849-7577 or call Kersti at 514 481-1109 for more information.
Mindfulness Meditation (MM) Mindfulness Meditation is all about being present for your own life. If you are constantly worried about the future or reliving the past, you are missing out on the very precious moment you are living now. Essentially this moment is all that you ever have. MM is as simple and as hard as following your own breathe. That vital sign of life. We will cover the benefits of creating a practice, how to get started, how to stay with it, as well as practising the various forms of MM together such as sitting, walking, etc. There will be handouts, recommended readings, as well as time for questions as they arise. Kersti Biro, has been a practitioner of MM for years as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh and leads MM groups. Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. beginning October 7th, 2009. Course cost $50.00 for 10 sessions or $8 for drop-ins. Please register with Glenda at 514-849-7577 or call Kersti at 514 481-1109 for more information.