Macdonald Headingley Recreation District • Program Information • Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors, Fall 2023 session

Headingley, Fall 2023 Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors

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.

As a breast cancer survivor, Lorraine will guide you through some gentle, supportive and healing yoga poses. All participants will be encouraged to slow down, look inside, investigate, explore and learn about their bodies through breath work and yin like poses.

Equipment: Bring a yoga mat, 2 throw cushions and an open mind.

All donations are greatly appreciated & stay in Manitoba to help anyone affected by cancer

Cancer Care Manitoba http://support.cancercarefdn.mb.ca/goto/YogaForBreastCancer
Donations of $15 or more are automatically emailed a tax receipt.

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

Try It

Yoga

When Is It?

8 Tuesdays, October 17 - December 5, 2023

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, October 17 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, October 24 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, October 31 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, November 7 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, November 14 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, November 21 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, November 28 11:15 am — 11:45 am

Headingley Community Centre: Multi Tuesday, December 5 11:15 am — 11:45 am

How Do I Get In?

You can Register Online or by phone at (204) 885-2444.

How Much Does it Cost?

It's Free!

We Need Your Autograph

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

ParQ-Plus-Jan-2023- 6.31 MB PDF

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Headingley, Fall 2023 Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors

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