Monday | 7:15PM – 8:15PM | Megan Macdonald

Yoga, especially the slow, gentle yoga of Yin and Restorative are proven to help slow brain waves, calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and pain, and deepen relaxation. These classes are half Yin, focussing on soft tissue stretching, and half Restorative which opens a space for full surrender to the breath and deep relaxation with the use of lots of props to support the body. This is a slow practice, either seated, kneeling or supine, on the mat where we hold poses for 3-6 minutes and allow for stillness of body and mind. Over time these practices help us live with more ease!

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Tuesday | 12:15PM – 1:00PM | Keely Turner

Weight Training for Women is a 45-minute low impact, strength training class. Build muscle, improve bone density, and enhance your overall health with resistance training. This class uses light to moderate weights, resistance bands, and bodyweight exercises for a full body strength and conditioning workout. This class is suitable for most ages and abilities (if you’re comfortable going from mat to standing without assistance, you can safely participate in this class). Class is easily modified to your fitness level and capabilities. And as winter approaches, this class is great for building strength and improving coordination, which is great for Fall Prevention!

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Saturday | 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Allison St. Pierre

Pilates is a safe and effective method of rehabilitation and exercise that focuses on muscular balance, improves strength and flexibility. Pilates is excellent for improving posture, strengthening core muscle groups, reducing loser back pain and more! This class is excellent for beginners as we will be starting with low impact restorative exercises first and building to more challenging poses as the weeks progress. This class is taught by Manual Osteopath, Allison St. Pierre, who has seven years experience treating chronic pain cases. Using her experience with group class and one on one treatments, Allison plans to cater this program to the needs of each student and progress everyone at a pace that will be appropriate for them!

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Wednesday | 6:30PM – 7:30PM | Leah Classen

A slower practice ending with mantra meditation where we focus on the appropriate tension working with a cooler body, holding for time (3-5 mins) and seeking stillness in the body and mind. Mantra involves using sound or words to focus one’s mind to connect to something higher. Mantras can help to calm the mind and reprogram our thinking using a positive affirmation. A great class to work on joints and fascia of the body while practicing concentration, mediation and mindfulness as we slow down our yoga practice. A great way to ease into the week! Most of this class will be practiced on the mat in either seated, kneeling or supine postures.

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Thursday | 10:30AM – 11:30PM | Rebecca Todd

Join us for a unique class that blends the calming power of yoga, the graceful movement of Tai Chi, and the energy flow of Qi Gong. This class is designed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance while fostering a deep sense of relaxation and mindfulness.

Led by Rebecca, an instructor with over 500 hours of training in various movement styles, this class is perfect for those seeking to enhance their functional movement. Rebecca’s teaching combines her extensive training with her understanding of how movement can enhance both physical health and mental peace.

Whether you’re a beginner or have previous experience in any of these practices, Rebecca will guide you through gentle flows, breathwork, and accessible movements to help you connect with your body, breath, and energy.

Take this opportunity to unwind, restore balance, and tap into your body’s natural flow.

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Friday | 10:30AM – 11:30AM | Allison St. Pierre

A 7 week therapeutic exercise program that will help those struggling with hip and knee pain caused by arthritis, joint replacements or de-conditioning.

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Saturday | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Leah Classen

A non-impact class (sometimes using light weights or body weight) meant to prepare you for the day, get the blood pumping and build some muscle. Full body workout with many options for accessibility. This class will consist of roughly 40 mins fitness with 20 mins yoga stretch at the end. Leave feeling ready to face a busy Saturday!

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Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00PM – 4:00PM | Daniel Muise

GLA:D Canada is an 7-week evidence-based program focusing on education and exercise to address knee and hip pain related to osteoarthritis.

The program is made up of 3 parts:
1️⃣ Education sessions focusing on information related to osteoarthritis, self management strategies, and the benefits of exercise for hip and knee pain related to osteoarthritis.
2️⃣ 6-week in-person group exercise session 2 times per week.
3️⃣ Data collection for quality monitoring which entails 3 questionnaires to be done at your first visit, 3 months following your first visit, and 12 months following your first visit.

There is a new program beginning in the New Year – please contact us in Stratford at (902) 370-2327 for more information.