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Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays in June at River House

$25

with Scott Farber

Calendar Jun 7, 2023 at 9:15 am, runs for 4 weeks

This dynamic yet gentle class is for all ages, accommodating beginners as well as those who want to deepen their practice. Using teaching demonstrations and detailed guidance, each class proceeds in a safe and slow way to instruct the basics of (Kripalu) yoga postures, breathwork and meditation. Plenty of modifications and variations will be given for different body types. 

Class is 60 minutes and include an opening centering, gentle warmups, postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and a long closing relaxation (yoga nidra). 

Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket or cushion to sit on.

Scott Farber, Ph.D., E-RYT 500/YACEP. Scott has been practicing yoga, meditation, and t'ai chi since the 1970s. A former college professor, with a doctorate in philosophy of education, he has traveled and taught all over the world. He now serves as a lead trainer in the Discovery Yoga School, offering a variety of yoga classes, workshops and teacher trainings.

4 sessions will be held on Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Chair Yoga on Wednesdays in June at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar Jun 7, 2023 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

Discover a yoga practice that has therapeutic benefits for seniors who may not be able to stand for long periods of time or may be uncomfortable seated on the floor, with River House instructor, Rebecca Dawson.

Rebecca Dawson is a 500 ERYT Experienced Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist who has been teaching yoga for 20 plus years. She received her Yoga Therapist license in 2014 after studying with International Yoga Therapist, Gary Krafstow. She enjoys bringing yoga and meditation to her students so that they may benefit from the combined benefits of the body, mind, spirit connection.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10:30 - 11:30 at The River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Tai Chi - COA Center at Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee Wednesdays

$25

with Dennis Shiels

Calendar Jun 7, 2023 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Instructor Dennis Shiels will guide you through a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Sometimes described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity and connects the mind and body.  This class can be done standing or seated.  Open to all adults age 18 and older.  Cost is $25 for four one hour classes every Wednesday in June at 1:00.  

 

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