DATES: Both Yoga Classes: Tuesdays, November 1st, 8th, 15th,22nd, 29th 2016
Chair Yoga—11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd, Albany. Yoga is wonderful for the body, mind, and spirit! Build flexibility, balance and strength without having to get up and down from the floor. Make new friends and reconnect with your neighbors.
All-levels Kripalu Yoga—5:30-6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St, Albany. This is a traditional practice for all levels blending breathwork, postures and deep relaxation designed to ease body and mind. This class includes mat work, so you must be able to get up easily from the floor.
For more information about any of these programs or to register for either yoga class, please call 514-2023.
Wellness Wednesday: Aromatherapy-Using Essential Oils for Joy and Wellness
Our sense of smell is a powerful thing. It plays a primary role in everything from bonding with offspring, choosing a mate, to triggering deep memories of life events. It is no surprise that for over 6,000 years essential oils from plants and herbs have been used therapeutically to improve physical and mental well-being.
Want to learn about how Aromatherapy can enhance your life? Join us for a program that will teach about:
- The history of aromatherapy
- How aromatherapy works
- Ways to use essential oils to help common problems such as: insomnia, pain, tension, lack of focus, low energy, and many more.
- Guidelines for choice and safe usage of essential oils.
Bring your questions and curiosity as we explore this ancient, yet always new, avenue for wellness.
Presenter: Kip Juliano. She has studied and used Aromatherapy for over 10 years and found Essential Oils to be an important tool for self-care, and is delighted to share her knowledge and experience with others.
Advisory: Although allergic reactions are rare to the therapeutic grade essentials oils which will be used in this program, you may wish to consult with your physician prior to registration if you are asthmatic, undergoing chemotherapy, or have other serious medical conditions
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Congregation B’Nai Shalom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York
Fee: This program is offered at NO CHANGE to NNORC Residents
Registration is Requested: Call the Albany NNORC to Register 518-514-2023