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BODY & MIND

BENEFICIAL FLOW YOGA WITH ERIKA Dive into this gentle Yoga class with Erika. Whether experienced or new to the practice, this class offers a beginner style approach with added variations for different levels. Enjoy this guided practice as it opens you to the world of Yoga or getting familiar with your practice once again. Monday Evenings: 4-5pm Spring Session: March 30 to June 15 NO CLASS April 13 and May 18 Summer Session: July 6 to August 24 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $161.70 (11 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

BEGINNER YOGA WITH BRUCE Are you new to yoga and want to get stronger and more flexible? In this introductory class, the focus will be placed on learning yoga basics and feeling comfortable moving through yoga postures at a slower pace. Bring a friend or spouse and try something new together. Monday Evenings: 6-7pm Spring Session: March 30 to June 15 NO CLASS April 13 and May 18 Summer Session: July 6 to August 24 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $161.70 (11 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

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REFRESH FLOW YOGA WITH BRUCE Open to a wide range of practitioners, this is a moderate level class with modifications for beginners and advanced students. This class will allow for refinement in the postures while strengthening and deeply stretching the muscles. You will leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. Monday Evenings: 730-830pm Spring Session: March 30 to June 15 NO CLASS April 13 and May 18 Summer Session: July 6 to August 24 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session:$161.70 (11 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

EASY FLOW VINYASA WITH KATHY Vinyasa yoga practice is a conscious flowing movement where the postures are linked with the breath. This class improves balance, flexibility, increasing stamina and endurance. Infused with the flow of the class will be some self-massage using massage balls and diagnostic posturing. This assists in relieving physical and emotional stress, encourages muscle relaxation, blood circulation, promotes deeper and better breathing, and delivers targeted muscle stimulation to stiff, tender and sore muscles. Tuesday Mornings: 9-10am Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

FLOW AND RESTORE YOGA WITH KIRSTEN Join Kirsten for this strengthening and relaxing class over your lunchtime! We will start with some sun salutations and sequences to build strength and balance and finish the class with some gentle and relaxing restorative yoga and meditation. This is the reason you needed to get out for lunch! Tuesday Afternoons: 12:10-12:50 Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

MEN’S YOGA WITH BRUCE Join Bruce for this class is specifically for men. Increase your flexibility, strengthen your core and increase lean muscle mass, while decreasing aches and pains in an allmale class. Yoga pants not required!! Tuesday Evenings: 6 - 7pm Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

VIKASA YOGA WITH ALANA The Vikasa yoga method is based on classical Hatha methods and is designed to bring about a strong, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. Through a highly intelligent and mindful practice students will grow in strength, flexibility and balance. With a different area of focus each class students will learn and grow at their own pace allowing all levels of yogi to participate. Tuesday Evenings: 730 - 9pm Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

REFRESH MEDITATION PROGRAM This 12 week meditation program is designed to cultivate present moment awareness in your daily life. Through breath awareness, guided meditation and meditation homework you will start to develop a good understanding of the elements of a meditation practice. This program is for those interested in learning more about meditation and those wishing to deepen their practice. Wednesday Mornings 1030 - 11am Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: $100.80 (12 classes once a week $8 /class) Drop-in $10/class

NOON-HOUR YOGA WITH MEREDITH Spend your lunch hour at Refresh. Ever hit an afternoon slump? Re-energize during your lunch break with some relaxing and rejuvenating yoga. Head back to work ready to face the rest of your workday. This class is suitable for beginning to intermediate-level yogis. Wednesday Afternoons: 12:10 - 12:50pm Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 Summer Session: July 8 to August 26 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

SRI SRI YOGA WITH MEREDITH A gentle, yet powerful practice uniting the body, the breath, and the mind. It is a meditative flow that moves you from a state of effort to effortlessness. Allow yourself to experience this gentle, calming practice for all levels of physical ability and observe how your mind and emotions settle into a state of peace and calm. Wednesday Evenings: 4 - 5pm Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 Summer Session: July 8 to August 26 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

PHYSIOKINETIX: MOBILITY A functional approach to movement, improving mobility and stability of the joints, mobility in the trunk/ribs and improving core strength. Working on the floor, we explore 8 techniques with numerous neurological strength modifiers and graded exposure movements that will help restore strength, alignment and improve pain through proper cross patterning. This class is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Wednesday Evenings: 530 - 630pm Starting April 22 to May 27 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: TBD Contact: Call 780.312.2899 for more information and to register

SRI SRI YOGA WITH GUIDED MEDITATION WITH MEREDITH A gentle, yet powerful practice uniting the body, the breath, and the mind. Move from a state of effort to effortlessness. Allow yourself to experience this gentle, calming practice for all levels of physical ability and observe how your mind and emotions settle into a state of peace and calm. Each session will finish with a guided meditation. Wednesday Evenings: 7 - 830pm Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 Summer Session: July 8 to August 26 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session : $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

GENTLE AND RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH KATHY A class that is designed for a slower, gentler paced practice. Begin with gentle breath work to slow, mindful flow with nurturing restorative poses. At times, infused with the flow of the class will be some self-massage balls and diagnostic posturing. This class balances the mind, soothes the heart and refreshes your energy. Thursday Mornings: 9 - 10am Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

PRENATAL YOGA WITH KATHY This prenatal yoga class is great for releasing aches and pains, strengthening and increasing flexibility. Helps to support body, heart and mind in pregnancy and prepare for childbirth. Each week we will be practicing postures, movement, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Take some time for yourself to connect with your growing baby and other new moms. Thursday Mornings: 1030 - 1130am Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

YIN YOGA WITH ANDREA Yin Yoga explores deep stretching to enhance flexibility and joint mobility while encouraging healing and realigning the body’s connective tissues. With deep stretching through the pelvis, hips, low spine and shoulders we will help create spaciousness and stillness in the mind. Yin is therapeutic, meditative, slow paced, and helps balance an active lifestyle. All levels are encouraged and welcome. Thursday Evenings: 5 - 615pm Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

BEGINNER YOGA WITH ANDREA Beginner yoga is a gentle class, providing a thorough introduction to the basics of yoga, including postures and technique, breath and awareness, core strength and flexibility, as well as meditation and relaxation. This is a slower paced class. No yoga experience is required. Thursday Evenings: 630 - 730pm Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

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YOGA MASSAGE WORKSHOP Join us for an evening of pure relaxation. Restorative yoga is passive where you are supported with props in the poses. While you are resting in the postures, our massage therapists work your muscles. Date & Time: Fridays, 7 - 830pm Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: $52.50 Contact: Call 780.312.2899 or visit refreshwellnesscentre.com

REFRESH WELLNESS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Happy Birthday Refresh! Join us for this free event to nurture your body and mind. We will have an afternoon of informational speakers, wellness classes, and treatments. Come celebrate our 10 th birthday! Watch our Facebook page and Instagram for more details. Date & Time: Saturday, March 7, 1 - 4pm Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Contact: Call 780.312.2899 or visit refreshwellnesscentre.com for more details

MOTHER’S DAY WELLNESS RETREAT Pamper mom in the best way! Spoil her with 4 relaxing treatments: facial, paraffin wax hand treatment, reflexology, and cupping back massage, beginning with a gentle yoga class to start. Date & Time: Saturday, May 9 Group 1: 10am and Group 2: 12pm Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: TBD Contact: Call 780.312.2899 or visit refreshwellnesscentre.com for more details

HYPOPRESSIVES® INTENSIVE WORKSHOP This intensive workshop is for Core Restoration, Pelvic Floor Health, Post Natal Restoration, and anyone wanting to tone, tighten and lift the abdominal region using the HYPOPRESSIVE technique. Expect to leave with an elemental understanding of HYPOPRESSIVES, withample time to gain practical experience with the breathing technique and practice of 4-5 HYPOPRESSIVES® poses. Date & Time: TBD Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: TBD Contact: Call 780.312.2899 for more information

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE SEMINAR FOR NECK, VOICE AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS WITH WALT FRITZ This workshop is for professional therapists such as SLP’S, massage therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists with an interest in learning treatment in this area. This seminar is 14.5 contact hours covering the science behind myofascial release with guided, assisted instruction; using touch-based evaluation and treatment to target dysfunction. Date: May 2 and 3 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Registration details: www.WaltFritz.com

RETREATS, YOGA & FITNESS Location: Village Business Park (north of the Village at Pigeon Lake beside the Village Auto Wash) Schedule subject to change so please preregister Studio opens 20 minutes before class Website: www.pigeonlakewellnessstudio.ca Email Janelle: fordjanelle@hotmail.com Facebook: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Instagram: pigeonlakewellnessstudio Phone: 780.604.2909

YOGA FOR DEEP RELAXATION Delve into a blissful class as you move into deeper muscle and connective tissue tension. Decrease stress and support your nervous system as you learn breathing techniques and poses that are specific for relaxing your body and mind. Date & Time: Thursdays at 615pm Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $17, punch passes available or pre-registered & prorated pricing specials available for session. Contact: fordjanelle@hotmail.com or text/ call 780.604.2909

YOGA FOR STRENGTH WITH JANELLE This class gives you a full-body experience with yoga poses that build strength, improve balance, and increase body awareness, proprioception and help prevent injury. Class is finished off with core strengthening, stretching & relaxation. Date & Time: Fridays & Saturdays at 930am Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $17, punch passes available or pre-registered & prorated pricing specials available for session. Contact: fordjanelle@hotmail.com or text/ call 780.604.2909

PIGEON LAKE WELLNESS STUDIO Longevity Class for Mobility & Joint Health with Jasmin “Growing older is inevitable. Aging is optional.” This is a great class for those are newer or who are just getting back to a regular exercise program. In this class, you will build stability and strength in your muscles and joints to protect you from injury. You’ll learn exercises that can help ease movements and decrease soreness and pain. Date & Time: Wednesdays at 930am Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $17, punch passes available or pre-registered and prorated pricing specials available for session. Contact: fordjanelle@hotmail.com or text/ call 780.604.2909

HIIT (HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING) WITHAMY High Intensity Interval Training is a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. It will increase your cardiovascular endurance while burning fat and increasing your metabolism. A mat is all you will need for equipment for this class. Date & Time: Mondays at 6:45-730pm Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $10 Contact: fordjanelle@hotmail.com or text/ call 780.604.2909

CANDLELIGHT YIN YOGA & YOGA NIDRA WITH JANELLE Delve into a blissful class as you move into deeper muscle and connective tissue tension. Decrease stress to support your nervous system as you learn tools on how to unwind and relax your body and mind. To help complete this practice, we will finish with a short Yoga Nidra session to support you in getting a good night’s rest. Date & Time: Fridays at 530pm Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $10 Contact: fordjanelle@hotmail.com or text/ call 780.604.2909

FUNG LOY KOK INSTITUTE OF TAOISM The Taoist Tai Chi® arts are, with continued practice, intended to return the mind to stillness and clarity and the body to a balanced, healthy state. Date & Time: Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm Location: By the Lake Park Hall, Wetaskiwin. Fee: First class free. Monthly rates apply after first class. Contact: edmonton@taoist.org 780.489.4293

ZUMBA FIND YOUR HAPPY TIME with ZUMBA - the Latin inspired dance fitness program. Experience a variety of energizing music that will get your feet moving, hips shaking and heart pumping! Zumba is appropriate for all levels of abilities. Date & Time: Tuesdays, March 17–May 26 from 5 - 6pm Location: Wetaskiwin Senior’s Centre 5216-54 St Fee: $85 - 11 classes $10 drop-in Contact: Wendy Crabtree at 780.387.0610 e-mail shimmychica1@gmail.com

POUND FITNESS Become the music in this exhilarating full-body drumming inspired workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Appropriate for all abilities Date & Time: Thursdays, Mar 19-May 28, 515 - 6pm Location: Wetaskiwin Seniors’ Centre 5216-54 St Fee: $85 - 11 classes $10 drop-in Contact: Wendy Crabtree at 780.387.0610 e-mail shimmychica1@gmail.com