Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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17 Therapeutic Yoga Focus your movements as we work on flexibility, joint mobility, tension and pain relief in a seated yoga class. A heightened connection to natural movement can lead to increased health and vitality. Suitable for all levels. Intensity Day Time Session Tues 10 - 11 a.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Jun 3) Tues 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Jun 3) Restorative Yoga Restorative yoga encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Practised at a slow pace, we focus on long holds, stillness and deep breathing. Appropriate for all levels. Intensity Day Time Session Wed 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Weekly, flex (excl. Aug 30) Feel the Music, Move Your Soul A unique fusion of music, movement, and mindfulness, this class is designed to help participants connect deeply with their emotions and body. Unlike structured movement-based classes, this experience is about feeling the music and allowing free expression in a way that is natural and healing. Fully inclusive—participants may join sitting or standing, making it accessible for all physical levels. Nia Dance Nia blends the joy of dance, discipline of martial arts, mindfulness of somatics, and universal spiritual principles to create transformational experiences. Nia workouts combine martial arts, dance, pilates and yoga to support physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Intensity Day Time Session Wed 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Weekly, flex (excl. Jul 30) Fri 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Weekly, flex (excl. Jul 25 & Aug 1) Intensity Day Time Session Wed 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Weekly, flex (excl. Jul 30) Gentle Yoga Stretch your body while you stretch your mind. This class focuses on engaging our breathing and bringing peace and connection with the mind and body to help calm anxiety and stress. Intensity Day Time Session Thurs 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Weekly, flex Sun 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Weekly, flex Mindful Yoga Add the healing, toning and balancing qualities of yoga to your life and a sense of mental stillness to your day. Elevate wellbeing and greater body awareness in both sitting and standing poses. Stretch and strengthen muscles to relieve tension. Promote good posture and restore balance. Each class ends with soothing guided relaxation. Intensity Day Time Session Mon 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Weekly, flex (virtual) (excl. May 19, Jun 2, Aug 4) This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Wed 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Weekly, flex (in-person) (excl. May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9 & Aug 13)