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PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM FITNESS ESSENTIALS | 18+ YRS Dr. Anna Vogel Schneider, DC, MS, CLC, Columbus Spine and Sport Center, LLC Dr. Anna covers the essential Dos, Don’ts, and How-Tos of fitness in the pregnancy and postpartum periods. She covers how your fitness routine can prepare you for labor, delivery and your new normal in the postpartum period. She also covers how certain exercises can help to combat common aches and pains you may face in pregnancy. You leave feeling impowered and informed for this exciting chapter of your life! 442947 A 9-10:30 am Sa 5/3 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $36 R-BCCC M | $43 NR HOW DID I GET HERE? | 18+ YRS Laurie Saurborn, MS, MFA, RYT-200, APRN-CNP/ PMHNP-BC It’s a question we all ask ourselves at points throughout our lives as time passes and obligations accrue. Join us for this six week workshop in which we use writing prompts, mindfulness and simple movement to re-discover our dreams, decrease roadblocks and identify a path towards reaching our goals by clarifying our values, desires and aspirations. 442939 A 5-6:30 pm Tu 5/6-6/10 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $60 R-BCCC M | $72 NR O 6 sessions MEDITATION MATTERS | 18+ YRS Elaine Torrie Learn and practice meditation and simple breathing techniques to reduce stress, improve concentration, benefit cardiovascular and immune health, decrease insomnia, increase positive thinking and enhance creativity. You don’t need any special skills or abilities to become proficient at these skills! Elaine Torrie has taught yoga, meditation and breathing techniques for more than 25 years. She also teaches these topics, among others, as a faculty member at The Ohio State University. 442944 A 1-1:45 pm F 5/9-6/13 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $59 R-BCCC M | $70 NR O 6 sessions CORE, MINDFULNESS & BALANCE | 18+ YRS Nelson Carson With core stability, our limbs move with greater ease. With mindful awareness, attention to our body’s movements increases. With balance training, there is the exhilaration of a good challenge and we react better to every step. This monthly class can be taken separately or in sequence. The 90-minute class is part (1) mindfulness discussion & practice and part (2) core strengthening and balance-performed seated or standing with elements of Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. Please bring a mat. 442373 A 10-11:30 am Sa 4/19 442373 B 10-11:30 am Sa 5/17 442373 C 10-11:30 am Sa 6/21 442373 D 10-11:30 am Sa 7/19 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $17 R-BCCC M | $20 NR

NATURAL HEALING THROUGH REIKI | 18+ YRS Linda Haley, Director, The Reiki Center Currently offered in more than 800 U.S. hospitals, Reiki is a natural wellness technique using very light touch to a fully clothed body for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. It’s common to get relief from headaches or other physical aches in only a few minutes. The technique is easy to learn and can be used on yourself, others and even your pets! Sample treatments are provided to interested persons so wear loose, BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $22 R-BCCC M | $26 NR GROUP SOUND HEALING EXPERIENCE 18+ YRS Samantha Petroff, The Reiki Center There are many ways to use sound and vibration for healing, focus or connection. Samantha uses sound bowls, chimes, her voice and other forms of sound to create layers of sound with the intention of letting go of the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Participants leave the experience feeling lighter, more peaceful and relaxed. Bring a blanket or mat and anything that can help you feel comfortable during the session. 442437 A 6-7:30 pm F 5/16 Sunny 95 Park, Amelita Mirolo Barn $29 R-BCCC M | $35 NR Older Adult Fitness ZUMBA GOLD® | 50+ YRS Rachel Hanna Hay Zumba Gold® takes the Zumba® formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Active older adults want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold® is the perfect fit. It is a dance-fitness class that feels friendly and most of all, fun. Wear tennis shoes, comfortable cloth ing and bring a water bottle. 552308 A 10-10:50 am W 4/9-4/30 $36 R-BCCC M | $44 NR O 4 sessions 552308 B 10-10:50 am W 5/7-5/21 $27 R-BCCC M | $33 NR O 3 sessions 552308 C 10-10:50 am W 6/4-6/25 $36 R-BCCC M | $44 NR O 4 sessions 552308 D 10-10:50 am W 7/2-7/23 $36 R-BCCC M | $44 NR O 4 sessions 552308 E 10-10:50 am W 8/6-8/27 $36 R-BCCC M | $44 NR O 4 sessions BCCC, Mezzanine, Group Exercise A comfortable clothing. 442340 A 6:30-8 pm M 4/14

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