Learn basic pilates mat exercises designed to strengthen and lengthen the body in a safe and efficient way. Pilates is a wonderful way to strengthen your entire body and increase flexibility, mobility, balance, and coordination. No experience is necessary and exercises can be modified to suit everyone's personal needs. Pilates is commonly used as a form of rehabilitation and is a great way to decrease pain! Please bring a yoga mat, and wear something comfortable to move in.

Morgan Sanborn is a member of City Ballet of Boston and freelance artist with extensive background training and performing in multiple styles of dance and 25+ years of teaching experience. She is currently an American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum® Fellowship Instructor, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Academy International Mat, and working toward completing a comprehensive Pilates Apparatus Certification.

From Blah to Breakthrough

This interactive workshop, developed by National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches, uses a science-backed approach. Coaches work with you to discover what your healthy future looks like from all angles (nutrition, exercise, relationships, sleep, etc.). Then you will find a focus and move it forward into a desired outcome. Finally, self-design a plan of action that is achievable and comfortable for you. This fun group coaching format includes group discussions and support along with thought-provoking exercises and worksheets. Leave with an individualized and realistic goal, a plan for action, and new tools to help sustain forward progress toward a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

Sarah Goodwin is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), trained at Duke Health & Well-Being. Being a health coach allows her to live true to her ideals while supporting others in their journey toward wholeness, with compassion and empathy. When not coaching, you can find Sarah in her garden with her three pups or on another adventure with her favorite travel partner/husband.

Explore gentle warm up stretches, meditations, and creativity including mindful art, journaling, and doodling! You are invited to listen to your body, thoughts, inner guidance, and do what feels right for you. Progress, not perfection, is the goal as we explore various techniques together, noticing what practices are resonating with you. Benefits of these practices include reduced stress and anxiety, regulation of the nervous system, relaxation, a sense of calm, a boost to your energy, connecting to the present moment, and lighthearted fun. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and a yoga mat.

Martha Fournier is a registered yoga and mindfulness teacher (RYT-200), certified mindful art and yoga teacher, a qigong and meditation guide, certified life coach, Reiki master, and also practices Sound Healing. 

Take your yoga off the mat and onto the couch! Feeling unmotivated or too embarrassed to exercise in public? Join other beginners for this introductory workshop and learn basic yoga positions and breathing practices to add some exercise and movement into your day. Enjoy these short, easy yoga exercises and discover the simple changes you can make to adapt each pose to fit your body's needs. Practicing yoga has many benefits including increased blood flow, improved strength and flexibility. And the added mental health boost isn't a bad thing, either! Join us and start your journey to better health! Wear comfortable clothing and have a couch handy!

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through the ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.

The story of King Arthur and his Knights is oftentimes mistaken for a children's fairy tale. However, the meaning of the quest for the Holy Grail holds a deeper story; one steeped in mystery and magic. Knights like Gawain and Persival and ladies like Igraine and Ragnell played an instrumental role in King Arthur's success. This workshop will explore those who advised his court as well as take us into the Lands Adventurous in search of the those who wielded ancient magic to support peace in the land–magic that resonates with us still. Inspired by storytelling, the Tarot, and creative discussions, we will embark on a journey that will spark your imagination and assist you in gaining some insight into your own journey! No class 2/18.

Recommended reading: The Great Book of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table by John Matthews and John Howe, and Ladies of the Lake by John and Caitlin Matthews

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator, and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

Joseph Campbell once said that a journey, whether it be inner or outer, begins with a yearning to discover something new. It urges you forward, asks you to leave familiar surroundings and cross the landscape to discover the treasure that lies ahead. In this experiential workshop, create a character and take a journey that is both personal and mythological. Guided by Margaret's storytelling voice and inspired by Tarot, journaling and ritual, walk the path of the hero/heroine as you develop a mythic story that will illuminate your own personal one. By following your instincts, you will guide your character into an unknown landscape and acquire the knowledge you need to proceed on your own journey. Bring a journal for writing, a writing utensil and comfortable clothing/shoes for walking around the room.

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator, and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

In the US alone, there are over 38 million persons who suffer from diabetes! Learn about the various types of diabetes and how it develops in the body. Talk about how the environment and heredity contribute to the illness. Find out what the symptoms are, and discuss the organs that control sugar metabolism and the body's control over insulin and glucose. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

Learn why blood sugar monitoring is important for diabetics. Discover how to take your blood sugar correctly and how new technologies are enabling all diabetics to track their blood sugar in real time. Discuss the whys and hows of blood sugar monitoring. It might well save your life. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.