Classes & Retreats at Mandala
 Spring 2008
Practicing Yoga, QiGong or Pilates enhances your well-being on many
levels. Please dress comfortably and don’t eat for at least
an hour before class. Drop-in students are welcomed but do call
before coming to make sure the class is meeting.
 Mat Based Pilates With Denyse Vincent
Thursday, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. and Saturday, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. - Classes are postponed until June 08.
&nb This class is ongoing and new students are welcomed.
Pilates is an exercise system focused on improving both flexibility and strength. It’s precisely controlled movements are designed to engage both mind and body to promote harmony and conditioning for people of all ages. This mat-based class offers an aerobic routine that stretches and strengthens the entire body and is also a great deal of fun!
Fees: $10/one session, $90/10 sessions to be used within 3 months.
Gentle Hatha Yoga with Linda Davis
Wednesday mornings at 10:15-11:30.
&nb This class is ongoing and new students are welcomed.
People often say that they think they are “too old, too stiff, or too heavy” to come to a yoga class. Not this one! Every Body will feel welcomed - and will probably grow younger, lighter and more flexible as time goes by.
Hatha Yoga allows you to unite body and mind in harmony and strength through practicing postures, stretches, breathing, meditation and relaxation. Hatha yoga’s many benefits include improved circulation, respiration, glandular function and metabolism. With practice, yoga can change your body and your life in many positive ways. You’ll develop a healthier spine and additional endurance and flexibility, along with increased vitality and joy in your life.
This beneficial, enjoyable class is suited for beginning and intermediate level students as well as anyone who enjoys an easy pace.
Cost: $12 for one class, $100/10 classes (to be used within 3 months).
QiGong for Health
Mondays at 5-6 pm.
Practicing the ancient art of qiqong opens the flow of chi, or vital energy, in our bodies and is an exceptional self-healing technique practiced by millions of people worldwide. Qigong is sometimes referred to as “Chinese Yoga.” It is similar to our more familiar yoga in that it also tones the mind, body and spirit. Daily practice improves overall health and longevity and increases fortitude, strength and balance while reducing stress and promoting peace of mind.
No matter what your health or fitness goals, qigong can help you achieve them in a balanced, gentle way. People of all ages will benefit. The exercises take very little time, are low impact, fun, and easy to learn.
Cost: $10 for one class or $90 for a series of 10 classes (to be used within 3 months).
Vegetarian Supper
Mondays at 6 pm.
A light vegetarian meal will be offered in Mandala’s new café’ at 6 pm following Qigong class and before Meditation at 6:45.
Cost of supper is $10.00 (including tax). Please reserve ahead and no later than Monday noon.
You are welcomed to come to Qigong, supper, or meditation – One, any combination, or all.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Mondays at 6:45-7:45 pm.
 Mindfulness Meditation teaches a compassionate, present-moment awareness, inviting us to wake up to a fuller, happier life. This 2500 year-old tradition derives from Buddhist philosophy but no special beliefs are necessary for its practice.
The class will include talks on developing wholesome qualities in ourselves such as patience, generosity, love and tolerance. Beginners and more experienced students will feel quite comfortable.
Cost: Linda offers this class on a donation basis.
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