Session 1: October 18, 25, November 1 & 8

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2023 Fall|#43950

Oct 18, 2023 - Nov 8, 2023
All ages, Mixed
Learn to and Instructional ProgramsGroup Fitness
Activity locationportable

Description

Are you interested in learning more about meditation?

Join Senja for a 4-week, Introduction to Meditation

Each session will start by learning basic information about meditation including the history of meditation, common misconceptions, the benefits of meditation, and how to set-up a personal practice! Each session will end with a 5 to 20-minute guided meditation exploring different styles every week.

This course includes access to a PDF workbook for you to reference during and after the course.
Whether you are an experienced meditator looking for a refreshed practice or have never meditated before, this course has something for everyone!

Location: Portable @ the UBCO Gymnasium

Cost: Registration is $40.00 for 4 classes

Dates:
  • Wednesday, October 18, 25, November 1 & 8

About Senja:
Senja is a certified meditation and yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga since 2015 and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in December 2020. While completing her BSc. in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) campus, Senja became fascinated with the research supporting the benefits of practicing mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. During her time at UBCO, she held an executive position with the Yoga Club for one year and began leading weekly yoga classes with UBCO Recreation in August 2021. She went on to complete her 200-hour Meditation Teacher training in September 2022 to further her knowledge and skills in this area.

When not on a yoga mat or meditation cushion, Senja can be found hiking, snowboarding, weight-lifting, reading, taking photos and socializing!

Activity meeting dates

Oct 18, 2023 - Nov 8, 2023
Wed6:00 PM - 7:05 PM

More Information

SupervisorJenn Callow
Number of sessions1
DepartmentRecreation
$40.00
Cancelled
Cancelled as of Oct 18, 2023.
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Register online or in person at the recreation customer service desk.