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						1 Self-Care Workshop 9:30am-12:00pm 9:30 am-12:00 pm 2019.06.01 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/self-care-workshop-930am-1200pm/2019-06-01/ Instructor: Heather Evans Join Heather Evans, Self-Care and Empowerment Coach for her upcoming workshop, Self-Care for the Soul. This workshop is a morning full of conversation, nourishing food, community, mindful movement and more! Leave feeling refreshed and inspired to make self-care a part of your daily practice. As we transition from Spring into Summer, there is no better time to make time, for you! Saturday, 1 June 2019 9:30 am – 12:00 noon Nourish Wellness, Comox, BC Suggested donation $10 Space is limited! To register, please contact Heather Evans at heather@heatherevanscoaching.com
2 Karma Yoga 9:30-10:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.02 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/karma-yoga-930-1030-am/2019-06-02/ Instructor: varies each week. The practice of selfless service. Sample a different teaching style each Sunday, with a rotating teacher, and pay what you can. Proceeds monthly go to a local community charity of choice.	3 Hatha Flow 9:15am-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.03 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-flow-915am-1030am-3/2019-06-03/ Hatha Flow Yoga with Daiana Gama Experience joy flowing from one pose to another, feeling the benefits of movement, stillness, awareness and breath. Challenge yourself with a varying degree of inversions, balance your energy through cleansing exercises and then you will be good to go for the day! Mondays April 1st – June 24th 9:15 -10:30 am $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd May 6th or May 20th Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Gentle Yoga 10:45am-12:00pm 10:45 am-12:00 pm 2019.06.03 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/gentle-yoga-1045am-1200pm-5/2019-06-03/ Gentle Yoga with Daiana Gama Join this class to move slow and gentle through simple poses, having the time to listen to your body’s needs and explore your lungs capacity. Relax, stretch, build strength and cultivate mindfulness. Suitable for beginners and/or people with physical limitations. Mondays April 1st-June 24th 10:45 – noon $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd, May 6th or May 20th www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Hatha 1-2 7:00pm-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.03 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-1-2-700pm-815pm/2019-06-03/ Instructor: Megan Tomlinson Hatha Yoga 1-2 is a progressive series of classes designed to build strength and flexibility in the body while developing mindful awareness in each posture. Yogic philosophy, as it relates to practice on and off the mat, weaves throughout each class. Hatha Yoga 1-2 is open to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Investment: Drop-in $15/ $90 for 7 classes pre registered NO CLASS May 20th To register: Contact Megan at westsidemeg@telus.net	4 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.04 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am/2019-06-04/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Yin Yoga 5:30-6:45pm 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 2019.06.04 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/yin-yoga-530-645pm-2/2019-06-04/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy A style of yoga that invites you to slow down and create space for stillness, nurture your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and fascia. By holding the postures for 2-5 min or longer, the deeper connective tissues are affected and improvement in flexibility is the result. The use of probs are encouraged in each posture so that the body feels supported and relaxed and then has the chance to release. This class is a great complement if you have an active lifestyle (active yoga, running, cycling, sports etc) or if you are wanting a calming, meditative type of practice. Suitable for all students. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com Vinyasa Flow 7:00-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.04 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/vinyasa-flow-700-815pm-2/2019-06-04/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy This active practice is dynamic in nature and creates mindful movements from one posture to the next and challenges you to find flexibility, strength and concentration with in your postures. A combination of sun salutations, standing postures, balances, twists, seated and lying postures are weaved together into a fun, themed class with music. This class creates a workout type feel while toning the body and clearing your mind. This is an athletic practice and it is recommended that students feel strong through classic sun salutations. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com	5 Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga 9:15-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.05 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/reiki-restorative-yin-yoga-930-1030am/2019-06-05/ Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga with Daiana Gama Balance your life with a moment of stillness, breath and awareness, while receiving Reiki energy healing. Restorative poses balance your parasympathetic system guiding you into a optimal level of health. Yin poses release tension from the fascia, increasing your flexibility. Reiki is a healing energy that will support you relaxation, taking you into a deeper state of peace. Wednesdays April 3rd – June 26th 9:15 -10:30 am $156/13 classes $15 drop in www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Mindfulness Meditation 6:15-7:15pm 6:15 pm-7:15 pm 2019.06.05 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/mindfulness-meditation-615-715pm-2/2019-06-05/ Instructor: Kris Johnson Join a community of meditators in a weekly sit. Sessions will start with guidance followed by a longer duration of silence. Previous meditation experience is beneficial. Details: Wednesdays, April 3rd – June 5th 6:15-7:15pm Investment: Full session: $70 5 pass: $40 Drop in: $10 Contact Kris to register or for more info: 250.898.7192 Contact krissymj@gmail.com Beginning Modern Dance for Adults 7:30-9:00pm 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 2019.06.05 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/beginning-modern-dance-for-adults-730-900pm-3/2019-06-05/ Instructor: Heather Evans Beginning Modern Dance for Adults Move. Flow. Explore! Together we will explore the basic concepts of modern dance including proper warming up, strengthening techniques, alignment, movement vocabulary, and rhythm. Each class will build on the one prior. This modern dance session is designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, regardless of experience. Please wear comfortable clothing (layers suggested) with bare feet or socks. This class is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. Please note that a minimum of 5 participants is required for the session to run. 8 Classes \| Wednesdays with Heather Evans, BA Dance, Denison University To register or for more information, contact journeysonthemat@gmail.com Investment: $120/Session Contact: journeysonthemat@gmail.com	6 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.06 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am-2/2019-06-06/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Hatha Yoga 9:15-10:15am 9:15 am-10:15 am 2019.06.06 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-915-1015am-3/2019-06-06/ *Instructor: Karen Squires* A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Hatha Yoga 5-6pm 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 2019.06.06 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-5-6pm/2019-06-06/ Instructor: Karen Squires A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Spring Forest Qigong 6:15-7:15pm 6:15 pm-7:15 pm 2019.06.06 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/spring-forest-qigong-615-715pm/2019-06-06/ Instructor: Barb Timmer Spring Forest Qigong is a simple practice using the mind, breath, simple movements and sound to balance your own internal energy for better health and vitality. Some of the benefits of SFQ include: Reduced stress, tension Less fatigue, more energy Sense of contentment and peace Increased mental clarity & focus Join Barb for her weekly Spring Forest Qigong practice, ‘Transform Your Energy, Transform Your Life!’. Every Thursday evening from 6:15pm to 7:15am at Nourish Wellness in Comox, join other ‘Qi Transformers’ as you practice the simple, gentle movements of this meditative practice. You will find that practicing in a group magnifies the energy and furthers the healing! Drop-in rate is $12/practice. 6-visit cards available for a special rate of $50. Drop-in can be paid at the class. Registration is required for the special rate. After registration, you will receive your card at the class. All are welcome! No experience necessary. Dress comfortably. Chairs are provided for the seated meditation at the end but you are welcome to bring a cushion, blanket or your own yoga mat if you would like to do the meditation lying down. with Barb Timmer contact barb@co-creationalself-healing.com	7 Introduction to Somatics 10:30-11:45am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.07 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/introduction-to-somatics-930-1045am/2019-06-07/ Class description: Introduction to Somatics Instructor: Carolyn Pigott You will be introduced to fundamental movements that reconnect your brain to your muscles. Through the practice of deep breathing techniques and mindful awareness you will discover areas of your body that are stuck in something called sensory motor amnesia, a chronically tight state in the muscles. You will be gently guided to unlock these patterns and feel a renewed sense of ease and comfort in these muscles. Your mind and body will relax and you will walk out feeling a renewed vitality to take on your life once again! This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Investment: $18/class drop in or $60/4 classes Contact Carolyn Pigott carolynrmt@yahoo.ca 250-702-0378	8
9 Karma Yoga 9:30-10:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.09 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/karma-yoga-930-1030-am/2019-06-09/ Instructor: varies each week. The practice of selfless service. Sample a different teaching style each Sunday, with a rotating teacher, and pay what you can. Proceeds monthly go to a local community charity of choice.	10 Hatha Flow 9:15am-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.10 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-flow-915am-1030am-3/2019-06-10/ Hatha Flow Yoga with Daiana Gama Experience joy flowing from one pose to another, feeling the benefits of movement, stillness, awareness and breath. Challenge yourself with a varying degree of inversions, balance your energy through cleansing exercises and then you will be good to go for the day! Mondays April 1st – June 24th 9:15 -10:30 am $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd May 6th or May 20th Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Gentle Yoga 10:45am-12:00pm 10:45 am-12:00 pm 2019.06.10 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/gentle-yoga-1045am-1200pm-5/2019-06-10/ Gentle Yoga with Daiana Gama Join this class to move slow and gentle through simple poses, having the time to listen to your body’s needs and explore your lungs capacity. Relax, stretch, build strength and cultivate mindfulness. Suitable for beginners and/or people with physical limitations. Mondays April 1st-June 24th 10:45 – noon $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd, May 6th or May 20th www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Grief Support Group 2:00-3:30pm 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 2019.06.10 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/grief-support-group-200-330pm-5/2019-06-10/ Surviving the Stigma, Silence and Sorrow: *Grief Support for Those Who Have Lost Someone they Love to Overdose* This free-of-charge grief support group is offered in partnership between Comox Valley Hospice Society and Nourish Wellness. While this group is run on a bi-weekly, drop-in basis, first time attendees must phone either Paula Purcell or Nicole Burgess for location and additional participation information. This shared support can help you survive the stigma, silence and sorrow. Contact paula@nourishwellnesscomox.com Paula Purcell 250.650.7282 Nicole Burgess 250.339.5533 Hatha 1-2 7:00pm-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.10 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-1-2-700pm-815pm/2019-06-10/ Instructor: Megan Tomlinson Hatha Yoga 1-2 is a progressive series of classes designed to build strength and flexibility in the body while developing mindful awareness in each posture. Yogic philosophy, as it relates to practice on and off the mat, weaves throughout each class. Hatha Yoga 1-2 is open to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Investment: Drop-in $15/ $90 for 7 classes pre registered NO CLASS May 20th To register: Contact Megan at westsidemeg@telus.net	11 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.11 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am/2019-06-11/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Yin Yoga 5:30-6:45pm 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 2019.06.11 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/yin-yoga-530-645pm-2/2019-06-11/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy A style of yoga that invites you to slow down and create space for stillness, nurture your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and fascia. By holding the postures for 2-5 min or longer, the deeper connective tissues are affected and improvement in flexibility is the result. The use of probs are encouraged in each posture so that the body feels supported and relaxed and then has the chance to release. This class is a great complement if you have an active lifestyle (active yoga, running, cycling, sports etc) or if you are wanting a calming, meditative type of practice. Suitable for all students. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com Vinyasa Flow 7:00-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.11 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/vinyasa-flow-700-815pm-2/2019-06-11/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy This active practice is dynamic in nature and creates mindful movements from one posture to the next and challenges you to find flexibility, strength and concentration with in your postures. A combination of sun salutations, standing postures, balances, twists, seated and lying postures are weaved together into a fun, themed class with music. This class creates a workout type feel while toning the body and clearing your mind. This is an athletic practice and it is recommended that students feel strong through classic sun salutations. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com	12 Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga 9:15-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.12 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/reiki-restorative-yin-yoga-930-1030am/2019-06-12/ Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga with Daiana Gama Balance your life with a moment of stillness, breath and awareness, while receiving Reiki energy healing. Restorative poses balance your parasympathetic system guiding you into a optimal level of health. Yin poses release tension from the fascia, increasing your flexibility. Reiki is a healing energy that will support you relaxation, taking you into a deeper state of peace. Wednesdays April 3rd – June 26th 9:15 -10:30 am $156/13 classes $15 drop in www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Beginning Modern Dance for Adults 7:30-9:00pm 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 2019.06.12 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/beginning-modern-dance-for-adults-730-900pm-3/2019-06-12/ Instructor: Heather Evans Beginning Modern Dance for Adults Move. Flow. Explore! Together we will explore the basic concepts of modern dance including proper warming up, strengthening techniques, alignment, movement vocabulary, and rhythm. Each class will build on the one prior. This modern dance session is designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, regardless of experience. Please wear comfortable clothing (layers suggested) with bare feet or socks. This class is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. Please note that a minimum of 5 participants is required for the session to run. 8 Classes \| Wednesdays with Heather Evans, BA Dance, Denison University To register or for more information, contact journeysonthemat@gmail.com Investment: $120/Session Contact: journeysonthemat@gmail.com	13 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.13 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am-2/2019-06-13/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Hatha Yoga 9:15-10:15am 9:15 am-10:15 am 2019.06.13 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-915-1015am-3/2019-06-13/ *Instructor: Karen Squires* A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Hatha Yoga 5-6pm 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 2019.06.13 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-5-6pm/2019-06-13/ Instructor: Karen Squires A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Spring Forest Qigong 6:15-7:15pm 6:15 pm-7:15 pm 2019.06.13 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/spring-forest-qigong-615-715pm/2019-06-13/ Instructor: Barb Timmer Spring Forest Qigong is a simple practice using the mind, breath, simple movements and sound to balance your own internal energy for better health and vitality. Some of the benefits of SFQ include: Reduced stress, tension Less fatigue, more energy Sense of contentment and peace Increased mental clarity & focus Join Barb for her weekly Spring Forest Qigong practice, ‘Transform Your Energy, Transform Your Life!’. Every Thursday evening from 6:15pm to 7:15am at Nourish Wellness in Comox, join other ‘Qi Transformers’ as you practice the simple, gentle movements of this meditative practice. You will find that practicing in a group magnifies the energy and furthers the healing! Drop-in rate is $12/practice. 6-visit cards available for a special rate of $50. Drop-in can be paid at the class. Registration is required for the special rate. After registration, you will receive your card at the class. All are welcome! No experience necessary. Dress comfortably. Chairs are provided for the seated meditation at the end but you are welcome to bring a cushion, blanket or your own yoga mat if you would like to do the meditation lying down. with Barb Timmer contact barb@co-creationalself-healing.com	14 Introduction to Somatics 10:30-11:45am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.14 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/introduction-to-somatics-930-1045am/2019-06-14/ Class description: Introduction to Somatics Instructor: Carolyn Pigott You will be introduced to fundamental movements that reconnect your brain to your muscles. Through the practice of deep breathing techniques and mindful awareness you will discover areas of your body that are stuck in something called sensory motor amnesia, a chronically tight state in the muscles. You will be gently guided to unlock these patterns and feel a renewed sense of ease and comfort in these muscles. Your mind and body will relax and you will walk out feeling a renewed vitality to take on your life once again! This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Investment: $18/class drop in or $60/4 classes Contact Carolyn Pigott carolynrmt@yahoo.ca 250-702-0378 Community Yoga Class 6-7pm 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 2019.06.14 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/community-yoga-class-6-7pm/2019-06-14/ private yoga class with LJ	15
16 Karma Yoga 9:30-10:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.16 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/karma-yoga-930-1030-am/2019-06-16/ Instructor: varies each week. The practice of selfless service. Sample a different teaching style each Sunday, with a rotating teacher, and pay what you can. Proceeds monthly go to a local community charity of choice.	17 Hatha Flow 9:15am-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.17 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-flow-915am-1030am-3/2019-06-17/ Hatha Flow Yoga with Daiana Gama Experience joy flowing from one pose to another, feeling the benefits of movement, stillness, awareness and breath. Challenge yourself with a varying degree of inversions, balance your energy through cleansing exercises and then you will be good to go for the day! Mondays April 1st – June 24th 9:15 -10:30 am $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd May 6th or May 20th Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Gentle Yoga 10:45am-12:00pm 10:45 am-12:00 pm 2019.06.17 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/gentle-yoga-1045am-1200pm-5/2019-06-17/ Gentle Yoga with Daiana Gama Join this class to move slow and gentle through simple poses, having the time to listen to your body’s needs and explore your lungs capacity. Relax, stretch, build strength and cultivate mindfulness. Suitable for beginners and/or people with physical limitations. Mondays April 1st-June 24th 10:45 – noon $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd, May 6th or May 20th www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Hatha 1-2 7:00pm-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.17 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-1-2-700pm-815pm/2019-06-17/ Instructor: Megan Tomlinson Hatha Yoga 1-2 is a progressive series of classes designed to build strength and flexibility in the body while developing mindful awareness in each posture. Yogic philosophy, as it relates to practice on and off the mat, weaves throughout each class. Hatha Yoga 1-2 is open to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Investment: Drop-in $15/ $90 for 7 classes pre registered NO CLASS May 20th To register: Contact Megan at westsidemeg@telus.net	18 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.18 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am/2019-06-18/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Yin Yoga 5:30-6:45pm 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 2019.06.18 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/yin-yoga-530-645pm-2/2019-06-18/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy A style of yoga that invites you to slow down and create space for stillness, nurture your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and fascia. By holding the postures for 2-5 min or longer, the deeper connective tissues are affected and improvement in flexibility is the result. The use of probs are encouraged in each posture so that the body feels supported and relaxed and then has the chance to release. This class is a great complement if you have an active lifestyle (active yoga, running, cycling, sports etc) or if you are wanting a calming, meditative type of practice. Suitable for all students. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com Vinyasa Flow 7:00-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.18 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/vinyasa-flow-700-815pm-2/2019-06-18/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy This active practice is dynamic in nature and creates mindful movements from one posture to the next and challenges you to find flexibility, strength and concentration with in your postures. A combination of sun salutations, standing postures, balances, twists, seated and lying postures are weaved together into a fun, themed class with music. This class creates a workout type feel while toning the body and clearing your mind. This is an athletic practice and it is recommended that students feel strong through classic sun salutations. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com	19 Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga 9:15-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.19 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/reiki-restorative-yin-yoga-930-1030am/2019-06-19/ Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga with Daiana Gama Balance your life with a moment of stillness, breath and awareness, while receiving Reiki energy healing. Restorative poses balance your parasympathetic system guiding you into a optimal level of health. Yin poses release tension from the fascia, increasing your flexibility. Reiki is a healing energy that will support you relaxation, taking you into a deeper state of peace. Wednesdays April 3rd – June 26th 9:15 -10:30 am $156/13 classes $15 drop in www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Beginning Modern Dance for Adults 7:30-9:00pm 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 2019.06.19 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/beginning-modern-dance-for-adults-730-900pm-3/2019-06-19/ Instructor: Heather Evans Beginning Modern Dance for Adults Move. Flow. Explore! Together we will explore the basic concepts of modern dance including proper warming up, strengthening techniques, alignment, movement vocabulary, and rhythm. Each class will build on the one prior. This modern dance session is designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, regardless of experience. Please wear comfortable clothing (layers suggested) with bare feet or socks. This class is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. Please note that a minimum of 5 participants is required for the session to run. 8 Classes \| Wednesdays with Heather Evans, BA Dance, Denison University To register or for more information, contact journeysonthemat@gmail.com Investment: $120/Session Contact: journeysonthemat@gmail.com	20 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.20 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am-2/2019-06-20/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Hatha Yoga 9:15-10:15am 9:15 am-10:15 am 2019.06.20 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-915-1015am-3/2019-06-20/ *Instructor: Karen Squires* A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Hatha Yoga 5-6pm 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 2019.06.20 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-5-6pm/2019-06-20/ Instructor: Karen Squires A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com	21 Introduction to Somatics 10:30-11:45am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.21 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/introduction-to-somatics-930-1045am/2019-06-21/ Class description: Introduction to Somatics Instructor: Carolyn Pigott You will be introduced to fundamental movements that reconnect your brain to your muscles. Through the practice of deep breathing techniques and mindful awareness you will discover areas of your body that are stuck in something called sensory motor amnesia, a chronically tight state in the muscles. You will be gently guided to unlock these patterns and feel a renewed sense of ease and comfort in these muscles. Your mind and body will relax and you will walk out feeling a renewed vitality to take on your life once again! This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Investment: $18/class drop in or $60/4 classes Contact Carolyn Pigott carolynrmt@yahoo.ca 250-702-0378	22
23 Karma Yoga 9:30-10:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.23 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/karma-yoga-930-1030-am/2019-06-23/ Instructor: varies each week. The practice of selfless service. Sample a different teaching style each Sunday, with a rotating teacher, and pay what you can. Proceeds monthly go to a local community charity of choice.	24 Hatha Flow 9:15am-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.24 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-flow-915am-1030am-3/2019-06-24/ Hatha Flow Yoga with Daiana Gama Experience joy flowing from one pose to another, feeling the benefits of movement, stillness, awareness and breath. Challenge yourself with a varying degree of inversions, balance your energy through cleansing exercises and then you will be good to go for the day! Mondays April 1st – June 24th 9:15 -10:30 am $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd May 6th or May 20th Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Gentle Yoga 10:45am-12:00pm 10:45 am-12:00 pm 2019.06.24 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/gentle-yoga-1045am-1200pm-5/2019-06-24/ Gentle Yoga with Daiana Gama Join this class to move slow and gentle through simple poses, having the time to listen to your body’s needs and explore your lungs capacity. Relax, stretch, build strength and cultivate mindfulness. Suitable for beginners and/or people with physical limitations. Mondays April 1st-June 24th 10:45 – noon $120/10 classes $81/6 classes $15 drop in NO CLASS April 22nd, May 6th or May 20th www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Grief Support Group 2:00-3:30pm 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 2019.06.24 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/grief-support-group-200-330pm-7/2019-06-24/ Surviving the Stigma, Silence and Sorrow: *Grief Support for Those Who Have Lost Someone they Love to Overdose* This free-of-charge grief support group is offered in partnership between Comox Valley Hospice Society and Nourish Wellness. While this group is run on a bi-weekly, drop-in basis, first time attendees must phone either Paula Purcell or Nicole Burgess for location and additional participation information. This shared support can help you survive the stigma, silence and sorrow. Contact paula@nourishwellnesscomox.com Paula Purcell 250.650.7282 Nicole Burgess 250.339.5533	25 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.25 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am/2019-06-25/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Yin Yoga 5:30-6:45pm 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 2019.06.25 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/yin-yoga-530-645pm-2/2019-06-25/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy A style of yoga that invites you to slow down and create space for stillness, nurture your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and fascia. By holding the postures for 2-5 min or longer, the deeper connective tissues are affected and improvement in flexibility is the result. The use of probs are encouraged in each posture so that the body feels supported and relaxed and then has the chance to release. This class is a great complement if you have an active lifestyle (active yoga, running, cycling, sports etc) or if you are wanting a calming, meditative type of practice. Suitable for all students. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com Vinyasa Flow 7:00-8:15pm 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 2019.06.25 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/vinyasa-flow-700-815pm-2/2019-06-25/ Instructor: Katie Kennedy This active practice is dynamic in nature and creates mindful movements from one posture to the next and challenges you to find flexibility, strength and concentration with in your postures. A combination of sun salutations, standing postures, balances, twists, seated and lying postures are weaved together into a fun, themed class with music. This class creates a workout type feel while toning the body and clearing your mind. This is an athletic practice and it is recommended that students feel strong through classic sun salutations. Investment: Drop in $15, 10 classes/$130 To register: Contact Katie at katietlc@gmail.com	26 Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga 9:15-10:30am 9:15 am-10:30 am 2019.06.26 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/reiki-restorative-yin-yoga-930-1030am/2019-06-26/ Reiki Restorative Yin Yoga with Daiana Gama Balance your life with a moment of stillness, breath and awareness, while receiving Reiki energy healing. Restorative poses balance your parasympathetic system guiding you into a optimal level of health. Yin poses release tension from the fascia, increasing your flexibility. Reiki is a healing energy that will support you relaxation, taking you into a deeper state of peace. Wednesdays April 3rd – June 26th 9:15 -10:30 am $156/13 classes $15 drop in www.atmaflow.com Contact atmaflow@gmail.com Beginning Modern Dance for Adults 7:30-9:00pm 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 2019.06.26 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/beginning-modern-dance-for-adults-730-900pm-3/2019-06-26/ Instructor: Heather Evans Beginning Modern Dance for Adults Move. Flow. Explore! Together we will explore the basic concepts of modern dance including proper warming up, strengthening techniques, alignment, movement vocabulary, and rhythm. Each class will build on the one prior. This modern dance session is designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, regardless of experience. Please wear comfortable clothing (layers suggested) with bare feet or socks. This class is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. Please note that a minimum of 5 participants is required for the session to run. 8 Classes \| Wednesdays with Heather Evans, BA Dance, Denison University To register or for more information, contact journeysonthemat@gmail.com Investment: $120/Session Contact: journeysonthemat@gmail.com	27 Morning Bliss Yoga 7:30-8:30am 7:30 am-8:30 am 2019.06.27 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/good-morning-yoga-730-830am-2/2019-06-27/ Morning Bliss Yoga Instructor: LJ Jackett Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30am This class is a fusion of hatha, gentle vinyasa, and yin yoga suitable for all levels. LJ guides you through mindful morning movement to set our bodies and minds up for a blissful day! Investment: June/July/August Unlimited Summer Pass $235 (best value) Unlimited 1 month $95 Summer Session 8 pack $115 Summer Session 6 pack $95 (for use in June/July/August only) Drop-in $18 Drop-ins Welcome! Pre-register via text, Facebook, email, or just drop-in. (604) 369 0101. Payment made with cash, cheque, or e-transfer to ljyoganature@gmail.com Facebook Page “LJ YogaNature”, https://www.facebook.com/LJYogaNature/ Hatha Yoga 9:15-10:15am 9:15 am-10:15 am 2019.06.27 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-915-1015am-3/2019-06-27/ *Instructor: Karen Squires* A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Hatha Yoga 5-6pm 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 2019.06.27 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/hatha-yoga-5-6pm/2019-06-27/ Instructor: Karen Squires A style of yoga open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Focus on moving with awareness, find stillness within the poses, engage in watching the interaction between body and mind. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility and balance. Incorporate simple meditation/breathing techniques and benefit from deep relaxation. A practice with the potential to stay with you, expanding beyond the mat sustaining daily life. Investment: $15 drop-in/ $60 5-class flexi-pass/ pre-book 1 full month $10 per class To register: Contact Karen at karensquires1@gmail.com Spring Forest Qigong 6:15pm-7:15pm 6:15 pm-7:15 pm 2019.06.27 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/spring-forest-qigong-615pm-715pm/2019-06-27/ Instructor: Barb Timmer Spring Forest Qigong is a simple practice using the mind, breath, simple movements and sound to balance your own internal energy for better health and vitality. Some of the benefits of SFQ include: Reduced stress, tension Less fatigue, more energy Sense of contentment and peace Increased mental clarity & focus Join Barb for her weekly Spring Forest Qigong practice, ‘Transform Your Energy, Transform Your Life!’. Every Thursday evening from 6:15pm to 7:15pm at Nourish Wellness in Comox, join other ‘Qi Transformers’ as you practice the simple, gentle movements of this meditative practice. You will find that practicing in a group magnifies the energy and furthers the healing! Drop-in rate is $12/practice. 6-visit cards available for a special rate of $50. Drop-in can be paid at the class. Registration is required for the special rate. After registration, you will receive your card at the class. All are welcome! No experience necessary. Dress comfortably. Chairs are provided for the seated meditation at the end but you are welcome to bring a cushion, blanket or your own yoga mat if you would like to do the meditation lying down. with Barb Timmer contact barb@co-creationalself-healing.com5 Free Evening Spring Forest Qigong 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 2019.06.27 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/free-evening-spring-forest-qigong-700pm-830pm/2019-06-27/ Instructor: Barb Timmer Spring Forest Qigong is a simple practice using the mind, breath, simple movements and sound to balance your own internal energy for better health and vitality. Some of the benefits of SFQ include: Reduced stress, tension Less fatigue, more energy Sense of contentment and peace Increased mental clarity & focus Join Barb for a FREE Spring Forest Qigong practice, ‘Transform Your Energy, Transform Your Life!’. You will find that practicing in a group magnifies the energy and furthers the healing! All are welcome! No experience necessary. Dress comfortably. Chairs are provided for the seated meditation at the end but you are welcome to bring a cushion, blanket or your own yoga mat if you would like to do the meditation lying down. with Barb Timmer contact barb@co-creationalself-healing.com	28 Introduction to Somatics 10:30-11:45am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.28 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/introduction-to-somatics-930-1045am/2019-06-28/ Class description: Introduction to Somatics Instructor: Carolyn Pigott You will be introduced to fundamental movements that reconnect your brain to your muscles. Through the practice of deep breathing techniques and mindful awareness you will discover areas of your body that are stuck in something called sensory motor amnesia, a chronically tight state in the muscles. You will be gently guided to unlock these patterns and feel a renewed sense of ease and comfort in these muscles. Your mind and body will relax and you will walk out feeling a renewed vitality to take on your life once again! This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Investment: $18/class drop in or $60/4 classes Contact Carolyn Pigott carolynrmt@yahoo.ca 250-702-0378	29
30 Karma Yoga 9:30-10:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 2019.06.30 http://nourishwellnesscomox.com/event/karma-yoga-930-1030-am/2019-06-30/ Instructor: varies each week. The practice of selfless service. Sample a different teaching style each Sunday, with a rotating teacher, and pay what you can. Proceeds monthly go to a local community charity of choice.