Winter Class Schedule for Inverness County

Mondays:
Belle Cote Hall:
9-10 am Touch for Health Practice Session Touch for Health Level 3 students will be able to practice their skills during this one hour as they work through the techniques and balance the muscles of invited guests. Learn how to detect imbalances in the muscles of the body, how to balance the muscles and how to build energy and shift the way the body functions. All this leads to finding healthy ways to keep the body operating at its ultimate levels! Cost: $70 w HST for 10 weeks (Session 2: January 5 – March 9)
10 – 11:30 am Tai Chi Cape Breton Join us as we exploring the healing powers of the Tai Chi Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are an easy, low impact, stretching and strengthening way to change the moving patterns of the body. Studies show that many of our ailments can be relieved by practicing this ancient art form, this can include blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, headaches, joint pain, energy levels, sleep patterns, breathing patterns, allergies, inflammation and more. Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. January to April is $45 w HST for seniors and students, or $90 w HST for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $12 w HST and $23 w HST respectively. Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout the week with their membership. (This is a not for profit program, and your instructor is a volunteer in honor of Master Moy’s wishes that all teachings come from the heart and that Tai Chi be available to all).
11:30 – 12:30 pm Qi YINtegration Set 1 Review and Practice: This 10 week session is an opportunity for those who have completed a workshop or series for Set 1 to practice their skills and become proficient at utilizing muscle testing, energy assessment and goal setting. The exercises will be enhanced, and once the skill level is strong the information for Set 2 will be introduced. For new people interested in becoming a part of this class, please register for a one day workshop to learn Set 1, and then come and share in the joy of changing your health, vitality and energy with us! Cost: $70 w HST (Session 2: January 5 – March 9)
12:45 – 1:30 Preschool Dance For ages 2-4 years, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music. Please wear something easy to move in, and ballet slippers on the feet or socks. Cost: $55 for 10 weeks (Session 2: January 5 – March 9)

Cape Breton Highlands Academy: School Stage
2:45 – 4:15 pm Dance Club 1 (6-9 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes. Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group. Our spring show will be in May at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $300 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September – $200 and February – $100. There is space available for those interested in joining in January, the cost for the balance of the year will be $200 due at the first class. We begin January 5th.
4:15 – 5:45 pm Dance Club 2 (10 years plus) – same description as above.
5:45 – 6:45 pm Music in Motion (4-5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $200 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $125 and February 1st – $75. There is space available for those interested in joining in January, the cost for the balance of the year will be $135. We begin January 5th.

Tuesdays:
Judique:
Judique Community Hall 6:30 – 8:00
Tai Chi Cape Breton Join us as we exploring the healing powers of the Tai Chi Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are an easy, low impact, stretching and strengthening way to change the moving patterns of the body. Studies show that many of our ailments can be relieved by practicing this ancient art form, this can include blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, headaches, joint pain, energy levels, sleep patterns, breathing patterns, allergies, inflammation and more. Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. January to April is $45 w HST for seniors and students, or $90 w HST for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $12 w HST and $23 w HST respectively. Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout the week with their membership. (This is a not for profit program, and your instructor is a volunteer in honor of Master Moy’s wishes that all teachings come from the heart and that Tai Chi be available to all).

Wednesdays:
Port Hood:
Bayview School:
2:45 – 4:15 pm Dance Club 1 (6-8 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of ballet slippers. Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group. Our spring show will be May 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $300 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September – $200 and February – $100. There is space available for those interested in joining in January, the cost for the balance of the year will be $200 due at the first class. We begin January 7th.
4:15 – 5:45 pm Dance Club 2 (9 years plus) – same description as above.
5:45 – 6:45 pm Qi YINtegration Set 1 Review and Practice: This 10 week session is an opportunity for those who have completed a workshop or series for Set 1 to practice their skills and become proficient at utilizing muscle testing, energy assessment and goal setting. The exercises will be enhanced, and once the skill level is strong the information for Set 2 will be introduced. For new people interested in becoming a part of this class, please register for a one day workshop to learn Set 1, and then come and share in the joy of changing your health, vitality and energy with us! Cost: $70 w HST (Session 2: January 7 – March 11)
6:45 – 7:45 pm Qi YINtegration Set 1: This 10 week session is an introduction to changing movement patterns in your everyday life to create strength, ease of movement, flexibility and release of pain and tension from the body. The exercises are simple and integrate directly into your everyday. Handouts and power points will be available for home practice to transform habits. If you have avoided exercise programs because of shyness, limited ability, pain, or just plain laziness to make a change, then take advantage of this revolutionary way of putting energy and vitality back into your life. All are welcome, and all abilities will find a place! If it is hard for you to get out, bring a friend and inspire each other together. Sitting exercises and specific health challenges will be considered so don’t think you can’t – because you can! Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary). Cost: $70 w HST. January 7 – March 11.
Thursdays:
Mabou: At The Old Manse – 4614 Route 252
12:45 – 1:45 pm (1:45 – 2:15 with the 108 Movement Set) Qi YINtegration Set 1 Review and Practice: This 10 week session is an opportunity for those who have completed a workshop or series for Set 1 to practice their skills and become proficient at utilizing muscle testing, energy assessment and goal setting. The exercises will be enhanced, and once the skill level is strong the information for Set 2 will be introduced. For new people interested in becoming a part of this class, please register for a one day workshop to learn Set 1, and then come and share in the joy of changing your health, vitality and energy with us! Cost: $70 w HST (Session 2: January 8 – March 12)

4:30 – 5:30 pm Music in Motion (4 -5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $200 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September – $125 plus $40 hall rental and $75 February. Class continues January 8th.

Mabou:
St. Joseph’s Renewal Center
6:30 – 8:00 pm Tai Chi Cape Breton Join us as we exploring the healing powers of the Tai Chi Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are an easy, low impact, stretching and strengthening way to change the moving patterns of the body. Studies show that many of our ailments can be relieved by practicing this ancient art form, this can include blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, headaches, joint pain, energy levels, sleep patterns, breathing patterns, allergies, inflammation and more. Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. January to April is $45 w HST for seniors and students, or $90 w HST for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $12 w HST and $23 w HST respectively. Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout the week with their membership. (This is a not for profit program, and your instructor is a volunteer in honor of Master Moy’s wishes that all teachings come from the heart and that Tai Chi be available to all).

Fridays:
Mabou:
The Old Manse (4614 Route 252, Mabou)
10 – 10:45 am Preschool Dance From walking to age 3, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music. Please wear something easy to move in, and socks on your feet. Cost: $55 for 10 weeks January 9th to March 13th.
Inverness:
Inverary Manor:
12:15 – 1:15 (1:15 – 1:45 with the 108 Movement Set) Qi YINtegration Set 1 Review and Practice: This 10 week session is an opportunity for those who have completed a workshop or series for Set 1 to practice their skills and become proficient at utilizing muscle testing, energy assessment and goal setting. The exercises will be enhanced, and once the skill level is strong the information for Set 2 will be introduced. For new people interested in becoming a part of this class, please register for a one day workshop to learn Set 1, and then come and share in the joy of changing your health, vitality and energy with us! Cost: $70 w HST (Session 2: January 9 – March 13)
Inverness School:
2:45 – 3:45 pm Dance Club 1 (6-8 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes. Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group. Our spring show will be May 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $200 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September- $125 and February – $75. There is space available for those interested in joining in January, the cost for the balance of the year will be $135. We begin January 9th.

3:45 – 4:30 pm Music in Motion (3 -5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $160 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September – $100 and February – $60. There is space available for those interested in joining in January, the cost for the balance of the year will be $110. We begin January 9th.

Workshops:
Sunday, January 11th, 9-5 pm, $80 w HST
Mabou: The Old Manse 4614 Route 252
Qi YINtegration Set 1
Qi YINtegration is an incredible new health program, created by Michelle Greenwell, introducing people to the power of their own energy, how to cultivate more and how to move the body easily, with fluidity and with strength. “Qi” is the energy that runs through everyone and creates the power to run, swim, walk, dance and more as we find ways to move into health with energy and vitality. “YINtegration is the balance of energy that is created in the body and that is expended. When everything is in balance we feel well, we move with ease, and we have the creativity, enthusiasm and cheer to enjoy all the wonderful things that life has to offer.

This program is an introduction to the most basic movement ideas that build us energy. We will be analyzing our sitting, standing, breathing, turning and strength with movement. The program launch is a very special opportunity to learn the background behind the exercises, to personally assess the energy levels in your body and assess the physical challenges faced by your body. Michelle will be focusing her attention to personal needs of the students in this session and will share her wealth of knowledge to assist with building fun and easy ways to stay active and move. For those who have not experienced a private session with Michelle, this is the next best personal care. For those working with physiotherapy exercises, this will enhance what you may or may not already be doing.

Sore knees, weak muscles, imbalanced muscles, tension, fear, physical limitations, emotional challenges. We are looking for everyone and anyone with something they would like to change about their ability to move and build energy. All are welcome and all abilities will find a place! If it is hard for you to get out, bring a friend and inspire each other together. Sitting exercises and specific health challenges will be addressed so don’t think you “can’t” – because you can! Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary), bring a water bottle, a notebook and a pen.

Michelle Greenwell’s background includes over 3 decades of Dance, Tai Chi and Health Kinesiology. She is currently studying and building exercise programs in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine with Akamai University, working through her specialization of using movement to heal the body and working towards the Master’s and Doctorate program. Qi YINtegration has been many years in creation, and has thousands of years behind its roots in Chinese Medicine, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and of course, Dance! Take advantage of this special offer to work in a focused way with Michelle, and make a significant change in the way your body walks forward into its future!

Qi YINtegration Practice Day (Set 1 experience necessary):
Sunday, February 8, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Mabou, The Old Manse 4614 Route 252
Come join us for a three hour self- indulgence. Use your muscle testing skills to develop greater understanding of the Energy Systems, Posture Awareness and how to set goals and affirmations to change patterns holding in the body. This is your opportunity to ask specific questions and have some more personal attention with your skill building.
Cost: $23 with HST

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