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Relaxation Mini-Retreat: Soothe Your Nervous System

with Heather Shaughnessy-Cato

Next session: January 25th, 2026

$35 More Info

This 2-hour retreat is a gentle invitation to rest, release, and reset. Through calming breathwork, body-based relaxation, and restorative practices, you’ll soothe your nervous system and offer your body and mind the deep rest they deserve. This retreat is designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Activities include: Guided relaxation practices, Guided meditation for rest and renewal, Gentle & restorative movement, and Journaling or quiet reflection. Please bring: A yoga mat, a journal, and anything that supports your comfort—such as a blanket, cushion, or eye pillow.

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Flow and Gentle Yoga Live – Online

with Nicola Eden

Next session: November 29th to December 27th, 2025

$75 More Info

From the comfort of your own space, experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, down to the ground, and moments of settling into stillness, all to support your journey. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

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Yoga: All Levels

with Barbara McGranahan

Next session: January 14th to February 25th, 2026

$78 More Info

Yoga is one of the oldest "holistic" health-care systems in existence, focusing on both the mind and body. Through the practice of yoga postures and breath work, you can connect with your body and mind and discover your spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your Self. Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath have a powerful effect on all systems of the body providing the energy to age gracefully, stay fit, improve circulation and posture, loosen and lengthen knotty muscles, reduce stress, increase bone density, and promote relaxation at the end of the day. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap. *No Class: 11/26 & 2/18. **Please bring your own mat.

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Explorations in Chair Yoga Live – Online

with Nicola Eden

Next session: November 29th to December 27th, 2025

$75 More Info

Take care of yourself from the comfort of your own space. You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to movement and breath, studies in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness, while in and out of your stable chair. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

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Tai Chi Easyâ„¢ with Robin

with Robin Brooks

Next session: January 6th to March 17th, 2026

$155 More Info

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone, both new and continuing students. Please contact Robin if you have any questions. Optional book to purchase: The Healer Within: The Four Essential Self-Care Methods for Creating Optimal Health by Roger Jahnke, OMD. *No Class: 11/11 & 11/25.

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Intro to Chair Yoga Live – Online

with Nicola Eden

Next session: November 29th to December 27th, 2025

$45 More Info

An opportunity to take time for yourself from the comfort of your own space. You are welcome to experience the gifts of yoga through mindful movement and breath, explorations in slowing down, and moments of settling into stillness. All you need is a stable chair. Guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a Maine State Teacher Certificate.

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Tai Chi with Robin for Continuing Students

with Robin Brooks

Next session: January 8th to March 19th, 2026

$155 More Info

Join Robin to continue with tai chi on Thursday afternoons. In this ten-week session, we will continue to refine and play with our vital energy, or Qi. *Enrollment in this class is suggested for students who have prior experience. Please contact Robin with any questions. *No Class: 11/27.

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Men’s Stretching and Strengthening Program

with Carlos Collado

Next session: January 6th to March 3rd, 2026

$110 More Info

In this class, we will be using a combination of soft flowing and strengthening exercises, gentle stretching and balance postures focusing on postural alignment, focused breathing and a meditative mindset. Free the mind of distracting thoughts, expectations, and anxiety in order to experience centering, balance, reduce stress, develop strength, flexibility and gain personal control. 18 yrs. old and above. Bring a yoga mat, a stretch strap, and a water bottle. Wear loose comfortable clothing. *No Class: 2/17.

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Energy Healing Insights

with Shelley Fritz

Next session: January 5th, 2026

$25 More Info

In this engaging class, you will be presented with some basic information about the human energy field, and some simple, yet profoundly helpful tools to help you live a thriving, and fruitful life, while activating your full potential. Information will conclude the topics of Grounding, Chakras, energy clearing and more. Presented by Shelley Fritz Healing.

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Pilates: All Levels

with Barbara McGranahan

Next session: January 14th to February 25th, 2026

$78 More Info

If you are familiar with the principles of Pilates and/or have completed the Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Barbara offering you are ready to get down to some practical work. A brief review of basic techniques that underpin all Pilates exercises and then on to foundation exercises and progressive exercises. Joseph Pilates said: "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body." Let's continue to work toward your postural, musculoskeletal alignment and development,and safe movement. *No Class: 11/26. **Please bring your own mat.