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Integrative Health Classes

Centering through ArtSession length: Varies, 120-minute sessionsSessions incorporate art projects that will:

• Encouragecreativity

• Allowforself-expression

• Reducestress

• Improveself-esteem

• Increaseawareness

• Helpremedytrauma

Youdonotneedtobeanartisttoenjoythebenefitsof thisclass.Mostoftheexercisesrelynotonthefinal productyoucreatebutonthetherapeutic,meditativeritualofthecreativeprocess.

Art supplies provided.

First Place 4 Health.Session length: 13 weeks, 75-minute sessions Sessionsinclude:

• Christ-centeredpriorities:Biblestudy,prayer andScripturememory

• Choicesforhealth:Addressingthewholeperson -emotions,mind,bodyandspirit

• Community:Supportandaccountabilitythrough small groups

Thisprogramtakesabiblicalapproachtoweightlossandoverallhealthmanagement.IndividualswillreceiveaFirstPlace4Healthmemberskit.

Classscheduleswillbepostedandopenfor enrollmentaastheybecomeavailableon

agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.

To learn more about these classes, call us at (920) 926-4960.

Live Your Yoga: Discover the Yama & NiyamasSession length: 12 weeks, 90-minute sessionsSessionsinclude:

• Yogapracticeandstudythatheightensawareness ofhowemotionalissuesarestoredinourbodies, andhowtomanagethosesymptoms

• Yoga’sethicalguidetoliving,TheYamasand Niyamas,willprovideinsightsintoadoptingmore positivethoughts

• Studymaterialsprovided

Gearedtoindividualsinterestedinlearningmoreaboutthephilosophybehindyoga,andhowitappliestotheireverydaylives.

Participants should dress comfortably. Yoga props provided.

Gentle YogaSessionlength:Sixweeks,60-minutesessions Sessionsinclude:

• Soft,nurturingandslow-pacedpractice

• Posesdoneingradualsteps

• Breathingtechniques

• Manyrepetitionsofposesforasimpleand easy-to-rememberpractice

Opentoadultswhomanyexperiencechronicpain, pre-orpost-operativerehabilitation,mobilityconcerns,ortheyoungatheart.

Participants should dress comfortably. Yoga props provided.

Yoga for ChildrenSessionlength:Sixweeks,60-minutesessionsSessionsinclude:

• Posesthatreinforceself-soothingandinterpersonal skills

• Positiveplayusinggamesandsongs

• Breathingandmindfulnessexercises

• Instructionalhandoutstoincorporateathome

Open to children ages three to 12. Yoga props included.

Mindfulness Meditation… Living In the MomentSessionlength:Fiveweeks,90-minutesessionsSessions will:

• Helpyoudeveloptheskillofpayingattentionto innerandouterexperiences

• Exploreavarietyofmeditationpractices,including: -Bodyscans -Mindfulnessofbreath -Lovingkindnessmeditation

Participantswillreceivethebook andCD“RealHappiness-ThePower ofMeditation”bySharonSalzberg, aforemostexpertonmeditation.

Opentoindividualswantingto practicebeingfullyandattentively present in the moment.

Participants should dress comfortably. Yoga props provided.

Zen Restorative YogaSessionlength:Fourweeks,60-minutesessionsSessionsinclude:

• Restorativeyogaposes

• Aromatherapy

• Meditation

• GuidedImagery

Participants should dress comfortably. Yoga props provided.

Beginning & Intermediate YogaSessionlength:Sixoreightweeks,90-minutesessionsSessionsinclude:

• Posestochallengestrength,balanceandflexibility Participantsshoulddresscomfortably,andbring apillowandblankettoeachclass..

Prenatal YogaSessionlength:Fourweeks,60-minutesessions Sessionsinclude:

• Posestostrengthenthemusclesthatsupportbaby duringpregnancyanddelivery

• Meditation

• Breathingandmovement

• Relaxationtechniques

Open to expectant mothers in any trimester of pregnancy.