Meditation for Stress Management, Better Health and Higher Awareness
Doctors, psychologists, and saints all recommend the healing power of meditation. Learn simple, effective ways to calm and clear your mind, recharge yourself with fresh energy and ideas, and fill your heart from the fountain of inner spiritual experience. These same techniques are taught at NASA and have been clinically proven to reduce blood pressure, release deep tension within the body and get to the root causes of stress.
Instructor: Mike Limauro has been practicing meditation for over 25 years and teaches seminars on meditation, stress management, yoga exercise, yoga philosophy, and more.
Date/Times:
Saturday |
5/5 |
10:00am – 1:00pm |
Saturday |
8/4 |
10:00am – 1:00pm |
1 Session |
$40 (includes all course materials) |
5562-2 |
Guided Imagery and Affirmations for Healing
This course is based on the highly acclaimed, research-proven, physician endorsed work of psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek. Meditation using guided imagery engages the imagination in the healing process. Healing affirmations are designed to take full advantage of the mind-body connection to mobilize a strong response from the immune system to promote wellness.
Instructor: Mike Limauro has been practicing meditation for over 25 years and teaches seminars on meditation, stress management, yoga exercise, yoga philosophy, and more.
Date/Times:
Sunday |
6/24 |
12:30-2:30pm |
1 Session |
$30 |
5564-2 |
Partner Massage
Couples who play together, stay together! Bring your partner and come learn tips and tricks of massage just in time to relieve the stress of the holiday season. Please bring a bathing suit and a sense of adventure.
Instructor: Corey Rivera is a massage therapist who enjoys putting her knowledge to the service of everyone.
Date/Times:
Saturday |
6/16 |
2:30-5:30pm |
1 session |
$80/couple |
5430-22 |
Infant Massage
For parents of infants aged newborn through 12 months. Touch is vital for emotional and physical well-being. Massaging your child enhances the bond and communication between you and your infant. Bring your infant and a baby blanket.
Instructor: Irene Savoyat is co-director of Creative Wellness and is a nationally certified massage therapist who has been practicing since 1981.
Dates/Times:
Friday |
6/15 |
6:00-7:30pm |
1 session |
$30.00/1 adult; $40/2 adults |
5415-19 |
Partner Yoga
Come and enjoy an hour and a half with your spouse, significant other or friend and have some fun. Learn Yoga poses and pranayama (breath work) techniques you can practice together and enjoy stretching, laughing and balancing with each other. This class is a combination of sitting, kneeling, standing and balancing postures. Just as a regular Yoga practice enriches one's mental and physical well-being, Partner Yoga enhances our sensitivity to others and brings a new and fresh depth to our relationship.
Instructor: Martha and Mike Limauro, Martha has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1997. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher and the founder and operator of the Still Butterfly Yoga Studio in Charlotte, Michigan. Mike has been practicing meditation for over 25 years and teaches seminars on meditation, stress management, yoga exercise, yoga philosophy, and more.
Date/Times:
Saturday |
7/21 |
4:00-5:30pm |
1 session |
$25/couple |
5566-2 |
Women's Self Defense Workshop
The Women's Self Defense Workshop is constructed to show women that they already have the tools to avoid and prevent a sexual assault. Combinations of consciousness-raising and skill-building experiences are used with the intent of increasing women's understanding, resources, and skills in sexual assault prevention and self-defense. The workshop is divided into two parts. The first part, explanation and demonstration, will cover topics such as combative movement, defining sexual assault, acquaintance/ domestic violence, general safety awareness tips and profiling child abusers. Part two is a practical application and will be done with progressive resistance and a variant of physical contact based upon the participant's comfort level. The workshop is designed for ages 12 and up.
Instructor: Robert Verdell
Date/Times:
Saturday |
5/26 |
12:00-3:00pm |
1 session |
$40 per person
|
5550-2 |
Refresher Only Classical Yang Tai Chi
This will be a refersher class for students who have already learned the first section of the yang style long form from Tim. The six week session will review all of the movements in the first section and focus on refinement of those movements.
Instructor: Tim Bernath-Plaisted has more than 25 years of experience and intensive knowledge of Tai Chi and its philosophy. His enthusiastic and respectful manner of teaching will encourage students and put them at ease
Dates/Times:
Sunday |
4/15 – 6/3
|
3:00-4:00pm |
6 Sessions |
$55 |
Intermediate Tai Chi
Students will continue to learn the Long Form at their own speed with more individualized instruction. Push Hands and Sword Form applications will also be explored for those who are interested.
Instructor: Tim Bernath-Plaisted has more than 25 years of experience and intensive knowledge of Tai Chi and its philosophy. His enthusiastic and respectful manner of teaching will encourage students and put them at ease
Dates/Times:
Sunday |
4/15 - 6/3
|
4:00-5:00pm |
6 sessions |
$55 |
6010-33 |
*Morning Yoga, Kripalu Style
Begin your day with a gentle yoga class and discover its multiple benefits. Stretch, focus and realign the body and mind. All students, both new and experienced will be encouraged to move at their own pace. Please bring a mat or blanket and a small pillow. Limit food intake two hours prior to class.
Instructor: Jo Martinie received her yoga training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She has been teaching yoga classes in East Lansing and surrounding communities for the past several years. Jo presents a gentle approach to yoga and encourages students to develop at their own pace.
Purchase 8 classes for $80.00. For your convenience attend the times of your choice! *Drop-ins welcome $12.00/class
Dates/Times:
Tuesday |
5/1 - 7/23
|
10:00-11:00am |
Thursday |
5/3 - 7/26
|
10:00-11:00am |
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is based on a sequence of yoga postures that balance and strengthen the body and assist practitioners to experience deep awareness of the integration of breath and movement. This style of yoga is sometimes challenging yet, when practiced regularly, brings a fulfilling sense of grace and lightness to the body and mind.
Instructor: Maja McKeever
Date/Times:
Tuesday |
5/1 – 8/28 |
5:15-6:15pm |
Friday |
5/4 – 8/31 |
6:30-7:30am |
*Nia
Looking for a fusion fitness program that effectively enhances your vitality and well-being? Experience the pleasurable sensation of Nia, mindful, simple movements blending martial arts, dance and healing arts. EveryBody is welcome as Nia teaches you how to be your own conscious personal trainer.
Instructor: Winalee Zeeb has passionately taught the joy of movement for over 25 years. She is a Nia White Belt Educational Trainer and a certified instructor for ACE (American Council on Exercise) and Yoga for Health.
Instructor: Kelly Gibson is a certified Nia blue belt instructor and A.C.E. certified group fitness instructor who enjoys growing and sharing through moving the body's way with Nia.
Purchase 8 classes for $80.00. For your convenience attend the times of your choice! *Drop-ins welcome $12.00/class
Dates/Times:
Tuesday |
5/1 - 8/28
|
6:45-7:45pm |
Kelly |
Wednesday |
5/2 - 5/23 |
5:45-6:45pm |
Winalee |
Thursday |
5/3 - 8/30
|
6:45-7:45pm |
Kelly |
Saturday |
6/9 - 7/21
|
9:30-10:30am |
Kelly |
*Register in advance for Saturday NIA and get discounted rate , 6 sessions for $48
*Ageless Grace® - 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Change and Ease™
Ageless Grace®, created by fitness professional and author Denise Medved, is a series of 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease™. The movements, which are done in a chair, focus on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Each of the 21 tools focuses on different anti-aging techniques including joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, cognitive function, systemic stimulation, balance, confidence and playfulness. This class is designed to show participants how to practice the program at home and also offers an opportunity to practice the tools in a playful group setting on a regular basis.
Instructor: Kelly Gibson is a Certified Ageless Grace® Educator
Dates/Times:
Friday |
5/4 - 8/24 |
12:00-12:30pm |
$21 for any three classes |
*No Class 5/25, 7/27, 8/10, 8/31 |
5060-2 |
