Moderate Hatha Yoga Classes | Butterfly Tree Yoga

Moderate Hatha Yoga (Pre-Registered; Open to Public)

*Now on Tuesdays* 4:15 - 5:30 PM

The Gathering Place (back hall of Denman Island United Church), 4575 Denman Road

Taystay'ich (Denman Island, BC)

Pre-Registered Series in 4-Week Blocks

Jan. 7-28; Feb. 4-25; Mar. 4-25; Apr. 1-22, 2025

$40-80 per 4-week Series (sliding scale)

This moderately paced class teaches the basic yoga postures on a mat, beginning to introduce flowing with the breath from one shape to another as students gain proficiency. Each 4-week series is built around a theme, and offers options to progressively deepen over the course of the 4 weeks. Multiple options are available to make shapes gentler or more challenging. This class is designed for people who can get up and down off the floor quickly and unassisted a number of times.

This practice includes asana (physical yoga postures), pranayama (conscious breathing), guided meditation, and a bit of mantra (chanting). Beginners and experienced practitioners welcome.

Calm your mind and centre yourself.
Gently build strength, flexibility, balance, and focus.
Increase body awareness, breath connection, and mindfulness.
Support a relaxed and resilient nervous system.
Reduce stress and pain.
Nurture and/or challenge yourself in a welcoming, supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere.

Provided: Yoga props. Yoga mats.

Suggested to Bring/Wear: Comfy clothing that supports freedom of movement. Water bottle. BYO yoga mat and light blanket if you can.

Previously (Aug-Dec 2024) this class was offered on Thursdays as simply "Hatha Yoga."

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55+ Moderate Yoga (Drop-In or Pre-Registered; Open to Public)

Thursdays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Maintain Your Independence program through Pender Islands Health Centre

Pender Island Community Hall

4418 Bedwell Harbour Road

S,DÁYES (Pender Island, BC)

Build and maintain strength, balance, mobility and range of motion. The class will include breath work, meditation, gentle stretching, a balancing sequence and relaxation.

Please bring your own yoga mat. Cushions are provided. I suggest wearing comfortable clothing that does not restrict your range of motion.

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#209 - 2250 Oak Bay Avenue (behind Oaks Restaurant at corner of Monterey)

Lək̓ʷəŋən & W̱SÁNEĆ Territories (Victoria, BC)

March 2019 - March 2020 (cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic)

A mindful practice to gently build strength and stability, focusing on core muscle groups in coordination with the breath. This is a mixed-level class with multiple variations and step-by-step options.

Accessible for beginners, ages 50+ and those with injuries who are able to get up and down from the floor, people living in abundant bodies, and those who enjoy a slower more grounding pace - everyone welcome!