Macdonald Headingley Recreation District • Program Information • Gentle Yoga, Fall 2017 session

Headingley, Fall 2017 Gentle Yoga

Online registration for this program has closed.
Please contact us at (204) 885-2444 or for more information.

Meet Your Instructor

Lorraine Marek

I began my yoga journey as a fitness instructor in 1992 with the MFLDA and enjoyed teaching aerobics, step and resistance classes part time. When I retired, I decided to teach yoga to Older Adults exclusively. At an MFC conference in 2003, I attended a Fusion Fitness Training session with Helen Vanderburg and Donna Read and was hooked on the mind/body approach to fitness. I signed up for Maureen Rae’s Module 1 in 2010, Module 2 in 2013 and furthered my knowledge at Maureen’s Yoga for Older Adults session in Toronto. I got my certification with MFC in 2012 for Fit Flow Yoga and attended Bernie Clark’s Yin Yoga 50 hour course in 2016. I’m inspired to help people find more strength and flexibility through yoga and think Yin Yoga is exactly what many stressed out people need to feel better about their bodies and themselves. I’ve seen firsthand how yoga can improve muscle tone, strength, balance, flexibility, core strength, improve breathing techniques, posture and alignment while enhancing self-awareness, concentration and mental awareness. After 25 years, I still look forward to each yoga class and love what I do. I hope to be guiding people in yoga for another 25 years.

This gentle yoga practice stretches the large muscles of the legs, arms and back increasing flexibility, improving circulation and reducing stress throughout the body. Using deep, slow breaths pushes fresh blood and oxygen to the brain and vital organs while holding yoga poses strengthens muscles to improve balance, flexibility and posture. Gentle yoga can be practiced from the mat or chair. Each individual can choose the options that best suits their limitations and strengths or just enjoy resting poses that relax and stretch the entire body. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket with you to class. Classes may be held in either the MPR or the Auditorium.

Yoga

Leisure

Older Adults

What Do I Need To Bring?

When Is It?

12 Tuesdays

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, September 26 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, October 3 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, October 10 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, October 17 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, October 24 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, October 31 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, November 7 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, November 14 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, November 21 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, November 28 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, December 5 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre Tuesday, December 12 10:00 am — 11:00 am

How Do I Get In?

Online registration for this program has closed.
Please contact us at (204) 885-2444 or for more information.

How Much Does it Cost?

Regular

Out of District Rate $108.00 In-District Rate $90.00

We Need Your Autograph

This program requires registrants or their guardians to download, complete and sign the following forms and waivers: