Some of us have a hard time sitting still while meditating, if so this is the perfect 3 minute meditation for you. First sit comfortably in a chair or easy pose on the floor. Stack your hands flat on top of each other (palms both facing the floor) , leaving about 3-4 inches apart. Next make a circular motion with your hands by moving the top hand over the other and keep going in a rhythm that feels good for you. Follow your breath, noticing the cool air moving in through your nose, chest and expanding the belly and notice the air moving out, deflating your belly. After 3 minutes breathe in deeply, hold the breath for 5 seconds and breath out. This meditation channels your energy into a positive direction.
Enjoy!
To join my summer adult and kids Mindfulness and yoga classes on-line please go to:
The library in Keene NH is offering these 3 classes for free to our community!
https://ci.keene.nh.us/keene-public-library/calendar-events
Yoga and CBT class on Mondays 9:30-10:30am:
Low impact poses and meditation to help you overcome the physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety presented by Ditteke Ederveen-Gorman.
Yoga-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will be delivered through Zoom. Please register here and make sure that you provide an email address so that we can send you the Zoom invitation.
Event Type(s): Health and Wellness Age Group(s): All Ages
Presenter: Ditteke Ederveen-Gorman
Gail Zachariah(603) 352-0157 gzachariah@ci.keene.nh.us
Teens yoga and Mindfulness on Tuesdays 11am -12 noon:
This 8 week series of Yoga and Mindfulness class is especially designed for teenagers ages 11-19. It integrates clips of popular family movies, such as Star Wars, Avatar, The Last Airbender, Karate Kid and more to illustrate how to live a more zen lifestyle. Introducing kids to yoga, mindful movements and meditations foster increased focus, a balanced lifestyle and the ability to regulate one’s emotions. Mindfulness empowers your inner Jedi force, also called your intuition. In this course teens will discover their own personal practical daily mindfulness routine to better handle stress and anxiety and thereby live a more peaceful life.
Register here and we will send you a Zoom invitation. Make sure that you provide your email address so that you can receive the invitation.
Event Type(s): Health and Wellness Age Group(s): Teens
Kids yoga and Mindfulness class Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am:
Jay Fee(603) 352-0157 jfee@ci.keene.nh.us
This 8-week Zoom series ends August 5th. The series is designed to teach children about the various emotions we all encounter and how we can manage those emotions in healthy ways.
Each week we will introduce the kids to a new emotion and give coping strategies that they can apply to everyday life.
Class is 1 hour: about 30 minutes of yoga, 10 minutes of Mindfulness, and a book reading ( a little spot of emotion series by Diane Alber) discussing the emotion of the week. Open to kids all ages.
Please register here for a Zoom invitation. Make sure that you provide and verify your email address so that you can receive the invitation.
Event Type(s): Health and Wellness Age Group(s): Preschoolers, School Age Kids
Presenter: Ditteke Ederveen-Gorman
Gail Zachariah(603) 352-0157 gzachariah@ci.keene.nh.us
To join my Kundalini yoga class outside on the grass Thursdays 6:30am-7:30am at the Y please contact the YMCA Keene NH.
Kundalini yoga on-line for the YMCA on Tuesdays 4-5pm, please register by calling YMCA
Mindfulness programs for kids and adults on-line please register: see flyer below
YMCA classes are reserved for members only and require a reservation using MotionVibe online reservation system keenefamilyymca.motionvibe.com Reservations are taken up to, but no further out, than 24 hours in ad- vance. Those without Internet access may contact the Welcome Center at 603.352.6002 for reservations.
VIRTUAL
MINDFULNESS
PROGRAMS for YOUTH and ADULTS
Mindfulness & Yoga for Ages 8–11
Wednesdays, 11 am to Noon
Starts June 24 for 8 weeks
FREE TO ALL thanks to sponsorship by the YMCA Community Coalition
This 8–week series is designed to give kids ages 8–11 yoga and mindfulness skills so they can find inner peace. Class will include 30 minutes of yoga, mindfulness breaths and at–home activities to balance the mind and body.
Mindfulness Program for Adults
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:30 am
Starts June 23 for 8 weeks
$60 for Y members; $120 for community participants
This class focuses on relaxing the mind and body. Movements include mild stretches, mindful breathing, guided meditations, and being still.
All classes will be taught via ZOOM and the link will be sent by email after registration. To register, visit keeneymca.org and click the login button in upper right corner of homepage,
or email Kelly Fleuette at kfleuette@keene-ymca.org
KEENE FAMILY YMCA
200 Summit Road, Keene, NH, 03431 603.352.6002 | keeneymca.org
A Daily Cup of Peacefulness 