Macdonald Headingley Recreation District • Program Information • Gentle Yoga with Lorraine, Fall 2023 session

Headingley, Fall 2023 Gentle Yoga with Lorraine

Miss the deadline? Don't worry, we're still accepting registrations!
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.

Join Lorraine for a gentle yoga practice!

This class starts in a seated position on a chair or mat in Yin style long held poses which stretch the stiff tissues of the body especially the hip & shoulder joints, the spine and all the attached ligaments.
We stand behind the chair & practice balance poses to strengthen the lower body, sit for core muscles work & end with relaxation in savasana from the chair or floor.

No Class Oct 3

Equipment: You will need to bring a yoga mat.

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

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What Do I Need To Bring?

When Is It?

12 Tuesdays, September 12 - December 12, 2023

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

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, September 19 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Headingley Community Centre: Auditorium (hall) Tuesday, September 26 10:00 am — 11:00 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Do I Get In?

Miss the deadline? Don't worry, we're still accepting registrations!
Please contact us at (204) 885-2444 or for more information.

How Much Does it Cost?

Regular
$12/class
Out of District Rate $172.80 In-District Rate $144.00

We Need Your Autograph

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