People of all ages are getting benefits from taking part in yoga classes and to capitalize on this trend, Coquitlam's Parks, Recreation and Culture Services are offering several sessions for different groups.
The following programs will be available at PInetree Community Centre in the coming weeks:
Yoga: Beginner and Intermediate
Enjoy the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of Hatha Yoga. Gentle stretches combined with correct breathing techniques will create energy and help to reduce stress. We offer these classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during day and evening classes starting April 5. The cost is $70 for 10 sessions.
Yoga: Baby and Me
Mom or dad and baby (up to 1.5 yrs), get to know your body by doing Yoga poses. Learn how to relax and breathe fully. Focus on abs, strengthening the back and shoulders, with the help of your baby. Highly mobile children may disrupt the enjoyment of parents. This class is offered on Monday morning starting April 11 for the cost of $25.
Yoga: Mom and Daughter
Bring your daughter to experience all the benefits of yoga with the emphasis on breathing, stretching and relaxing. Taught by a certified yoga instructor. Register individually. The cost for the class is $20 for a five weeks.
Yoga: Therapy
Use components of Hatha Yoga to help reduce symptoms, restore balance, decrease pain and increase range of motion. Breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, visualization and meditation, along with the adapted physical postures, are used to create, stimulate and maintain an optimum state of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Yoga therapy adapts the practice of yoga to the needs of people with specific or persistent health problems not usually addressed in a group class. This class is on Thursday evening starting April 14. The cost for the program is $70 for 10 sessions
Yoga for Preschoolers and Children
Classes will introduce your preschooler and school-aged child to the benefits of stretching, breathing, and concentration through calm action and fun poses. Please note this is a non-parent participation program. These classes are offered on Monday and Thursday evenings starting April 11.
To sign up today, call 604-927-4FUN (4386), visit in person at any Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Facility or visit www.signmeup.coquitlam.ca/signmeup.
Pinetree Community Centre is located at 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
