WELLNESS CLASSES WINTER 2022
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YOGA AND PILATES
NUTRITION AND
WEIGHT LOSS
ESSENTRICS
WINTER 2022 OSTEO PROGRAM
ONLINE AND STUDIO QIGONG
AND TAI CHI
WELLNESS SELF-DEFENSE
CLASSES MINDFULNESS
FOR MIND AND BODY
PARKINSON’S
Introducing NEW
Osteo Wellness Program! SENIOR FITNESS
See page 12 for more information.
STRESS
MANAGEMENT
NATURAL
THERAPIES
BABYSITTING
TRAINING
ACUPUNCTURE
THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE
AND MUCH MORE…
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INSIDE 5 FITNESS/
THIS MOVEMENT
ISSUE The Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind and Body is home
11 EXERCISE/
to a wide range of classes and programs designed to
PROGRAMS
FOR SPECIAL keep you and your family healthy. There is something for
CONDITIONS everyone, whether you’re looking to get fit, reduce stress
or gain control of your health naturally.
19 INFANT & CHILD
CARE Safe Together
In accordance with CDC guidance, masks are required for all in-person
19 KIDS & TEENS attendees, regardless of vaccination status. In addition, we will be limiting
class size to allow for proper distancing, and of course, our enhanced
20 NATURAL cleaning protocols for our studios and offices will continue. Your safety
THERAPIES is our priority.
20 NUTRITION AND Studio and Online Classes
WEIGHT LOSS Some classes are offered both Online and in the Studio. When registering,
please be sure to select either the Online class or the Studio class. For
20 PREGNANCY & example, you would register for either Living & Moving with Osteoporosis
CHILDBIRTH (Online) or Living & Moving with Osteoporosis (Studio).
21 SELF-HELP/
Insurance
SUPPORT/
Some insurance plans provide fitness and wellness reimbursement
LEARNING
benefits. Contact your insurance provider for more information.
22 SPORTS
PERFORMANCE Payment and Refund Policy
• If paying by check, please make it payable to Emerson Hospital.
22 STRESS • Because our classes are supported totally by fees, refunds are not given.
MANAGEMENT
• No discount, transfer, refund or credit if student is unable to attend
23 PRIVATE all classes.
INTEGRATIVE • No make-up classes.
THERAPIES
& PRIVATE Cancellation Policy
COACHING/ The Steinberg Wellness Center reserves the right to cancel any program
TRAINING due to low enrollment or inclement weather. You will be notified if a class
is cancelled.
Questions?
Contact us at EmersonWellness@emersonhosp.org or 978-287-3777.
Patti Salvatore, Director, Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind and Body
James Street, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Steinberg Wellness Center for
Classes are held at
310 Baker Ave, unless Mind and Body
otherwise noted.
For complete class descriptions or to register, visit
Emerson Hospital is an approved
provider of Continuing Nursing EmersonWellness.org
Education by ANA-MA, an
accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Times and dates subject to change. Please check the website
Center’s Commission on
Accreditation. for up-to-date schedules and cancellations.
For more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 3
Natural Therapies continued
WINTER CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE • The Mind-Body Influence: Discover
FITNESS/MOVEMENT Osteo Wellness Program continued Your Body’s Innate Ability for Self-Repair
• Aston® Kinetics Fitness • Strong Bones, Strong Life (Online) (Online)
Relieve Aching Neck, Back, Shoulders & • Strong Bones, Strong Life Free
Arms: Reclaim Your Natural Posture & Introductory Lecture (Online) NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS
Movement (Studio)
• Yoga for Building Bones (Online) • Exercise & Weight Loss Prevention
• Aston® Kinetics Fitness Program for those at Risk for Heart
Relieve Aching Hips, Knees & Feet:
Reclaim Your Natural Posture & YOGA Disease or Type 2 Diabetes
Movement (Studio) • 15 Back-Friendly Poses & Stretches for • Healthy Habits: Lifestyle Change through
• Dance Fitness: The Nia Technique Managing Back Pain (Online) Nutrition & Exercise (Studio)
(Studio or Online) • Gentle & Restorative Yoga (Studio)
• Essentrics Restore, Release & Rebalance • Gentle Yoga (Online)
PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
(Studio or Online) Breastfeeding (Online)
• Home Flows: Cultivating Your Home
• Essentrics Stretch & Tone (Studio or Yoga Practice (Studio) Prenatal Childbirth (Online)
Online)
• Kripalu Gentle Yoga (Online)
• Exercise: The Secret to Better Health:
• Neck & Shoulder Mobility Yoga
SELF-HELP/SUPPORT/
Aerobics, Strength, Flexibility & Balance
Workshop (Studio)
LEARNING
(Online)
• Preparing for Your Total Hip
• Gentle Movement for Seniors: • Postpartum Core Restore Yoga (Online) Replacement (Online)
Sustainable Exercise for Lifelong Fitness • Private Yoga Sessions
(Studio or Online) • Preparing for Your Total Knee
• Restorative Yoga – The Art of Undoing Replacement (Online)
• Pilates & Barre (Online) Workshop (Studio) • Reconnect: Increase Your Joy, Presence
• Pilates Core Awareness – All Levels (Studio) • Runners’ Stretch Series - Yoga for Hips, & Vitality (Online)
• Qigong All Levels (Studio or Online) Hamstrings & Quadriceps (Studio) • The Mind-Body Influence: Discover
• Qigong for Seniors (Studio) • Yoga & Meditation (Online) Your Body’s Innate Ability for Self-Repair
• Qigong/Tai Chi Combination (Online) (Online)
• Yoga for Arthritis (Online)
• Self-Defense for Adults, Teens &
Children (Studio) • Yoga for Arthritis Introductory Workshop
(Online) SPORTS PERFORMANCE
• Self-Defense for Teens & Adults • Comprehensive Baseline Concussion
Workshop (Studio) • Yoga for Hip Pain (Studio & Online)
Testing
• Staying STEADI (Studio) • Yoga for Low Back Pain (Studio &
Online) • Runners’ Stretch Series - Yoga for Hips,
• Staying STEADI Free Introductory Hamstrings & Quadriceps (Studio)
Lecture (Online) • Yoga for Pelvic Pain (Studio & Online)
• Strength, Balance & Flexibility for • Yoga for Shoulder Pain (Studio & Online)
Seniors (Studio or Online) STRESS MANAGEMENT
• Yoga Nidra for Stress Management
• Tai Chi Beginner – Long Form (Studio) (Online) • Gentle & Restorative Yoga (Studio)
• Tai Chi Beginner – Short Form (Studio) • Yoga Stretching & Strengthening for • Restorative Yoga – The Art of Undoing
• Tai Chi Intermediate & Advanced Happy Hips Workshop (Online) Workshop (Studio)
(Studio) • Yoga & Meditation (Online)
• Tai Chi Private Sessions INFANT & CHILD CARE • Yoga Nidra for Stress Management
• Tai Chi: The Perfect Exercise (Studio & • Infant Care (Studio)
Online) (Online)
• Infant CPR Anytime® (Studio)
EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR • Infant Massage & Motor Development PRIVATE INTEGRATIVE
SPECIAL CONDITIONS (Online) THERAPIES
• Parkinson’s Movement: Dance for PD • Acupuncture
(Studio & Online) KIDS & TEENS • Facial Rejuvenating Acupuncture
• Staying STEADI (Studio) • Babysitting Training for Ages 10–15 • Lymphatic Drainage
• Staying STEADI Free Introductory (Studio) • Therapeutic Massage
Lecture (Online) • Self-Defense for Children & Teens • Reflexology
• Yoga for Pelvic Pain (Studio & Online) (Studio) • Reiki
• GirlPower! A Bridge to Empowerment: • Tui Na
OSTEO WELLNESS PROGRAM A Workshop for Girls 11–13 (Studio)
• Zero Balancing®
• How to Safely Strengthen Bones with • Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You
Therapeutic Stretches & Simple Yoga Learn FOR TEENS (Online)
Postures Workshop (Online) PRIVATE COACHING/TRAINING
• Living & Moving with Osteoporosis • Assisted Stretching
NATURAL THERAPIES • Nutrition Coaching
(Studio & Online)
• Facial Rejuvenating Acupuncture:
• Living & Moving with Osteoporosis Free • Personal Training
Natural Alternative to Botox
Introductory Lecture (Studio & Online) • Posture Assessments
• Reiki I (Online)
• Pilates for Strong Bones & Muscles • Tai Chi
(Studio & Online) • Reiki II (Online)
• Yoga
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YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Libby Barnet, MSW, Johanna Glazer, Susanne Liebich, MBA, Briana Meagher, PT, DPT
Master Reiki Fifth-degree black belt, Certified Dance for PD®,
Seirenkai Jujitsu; Fourth- Nia® Black Belt, Stott
degree black belt, Pilates®, Total Barre®
Seirenkai Karate
• Jeri Ravis, RN
John Calabria, CYT
Laraine Lippincott,
Len Glazer, Fifth-degree
CYT, MEd, MFA
black belt, Seirenkai Jujitsu;
Fourth-degree black belt,
Seirenkai Karate Lori Seymour, SCW
Certified Pilates, Yoga
Melissa Campbell,
PT, CIMI
Stephen Lisauskas,
Fifth-degree black belt,
Rhonda Hamer, ASFA, Seirenkai Jujitsu
NPI-CPS Fran Spayne, MA
Tami DeAngelis,
PT, DPT, GCS
Ellen Bishop Little,
Clare Harlow, MSW, Farhana Stevenson,
Breakthrough Coaching
Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra Certified Level 3
Graduate and Guide Essentrics
Karyn Force, RN,
CKYT, Master Reiki Shirley Lynch, MS,
Vivien Howell, LMT, OT, OTR, CLMT Pam Vlahakis, RYT,
Certified Tai Chi MEd, RD
Ellen Gaies, Certifed
Pilates, Barre Andrea Marino, MA,
Nonny Levy, LICSW, Katie Wadland, PT,
Expressive Arts Therapy
Certified Tai Chi DPT, GCS
Severina Gates, Advanced Cindy Lewis, Certified Carolyn McDonald, Ming Wu, PhD, Certified
Certified Level 4 Essentrics Level 3 Essentrics Certified Qigong Master Qigong, Tai Chi
For more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 5
FITNESS/MOVEMENT
Aston® Kinetics Fitness As
Our bodies often experience postural change as a result of repetitive strain, injury, seen on
surgery, illness, life stress and other conditions. These postural changes may be PBS
contributing to discomfort or pain and preventing you from being active in ways
that you want to. Aston Kinetics offers a unique approach for reclaiming your
natural postural alignment and introduces you to a new way of moving and using
your body for increased comfort and mobility in everyday and specialized activities. Essentrics®
Aston® Kinetics Fitness Developed by Miranda Esmonde-
Relieve Aching Neck, Back, Shoulders & Arms: White, author of Forever Painless
Reclaim Your Natural Posture & Movement (Studio) and Aging Backwards, and creator of
Discover effective ways to release tension held in your neck, shoulders, arms the long-running PBS fitness show,
and back, and movements designed to improve posture, exercises to create Classical Stretch. A diverse music
healthy balanced tone throughout your body, and how to bring these changes playlist accompanies each routine
to activities such as your fitness workout, lifting, reaching and working on a creating a fun, positive environment.
computer. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath towel and bed pillow.
Instructor: Shirley Lynch, MS, OT, OTR, CLMT You’ll leave feeling rebalanced,
• Sunday, March 6, 1:00–3:00 pm elongated and strong! Studio classes
• $49 are done in bare feet or sticky socks.
Wear comfortable clothing; bring
Aston® Kinetics Fitness yoga mat and large towel.
Relieve Aching Hips, Knees & Feet: Reclaim Your Natural Posture &
Movement (Studio) Essentrics Restore, Release &
Discover effective ways to release tension held at your hips, knees, feet and Rebalance (Studio or Online)
back, and movements designed to improve posture, exercises to create healthy A full-body exercise program
balanced tone throughout your body, and how to bring these changes into designed to help you slowly build
walking and standing activities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath strength, flexibility and mobility,
towel and bed pillow. Instructor: Shirley Lynch, MS, OT, OTR, CLMT and reawaken the power of your
• Sunday, February 6, 1:00–3:00 pm 650 muscles. Designed for those
• $49 new or returning to exercise, have
slightly limited mobility, stiffness
Dance Fitness: The Nia Technique® (Studio or Online) and chronic aches and pains. Ideal
Get fit, lose weight, strengthen and condition, de-stress and have fun! A for athletes looking to stretch, and
powerful fusion of dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia is a holistic for all ages and abilities looking for
movement and wellness practice addressing body, mind and soul. Nia is for a gentle, slow-tempo class. Involves
everybody, regardless of age, health or fitness level. Using a system of 52 some floor work.
simple moves, each Nia workout delivers low-impact, full-body conditioning
leaving you energized, mentally clear, and physically and emotionally balanced. Online only
Practiced barefoot, Nia’s purpose is to inspire and guide people to listen to the • Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 am
wisdom of the body, choose movement that feels good, and find connection in begins January 5
community. Nia is for every person who desires to discover, explore, unleash. • $103 for a 5-week session
Instructor: Susanne Liebich, Certified Nia® Black Belt, Stott Pilates®
• Instructor: Severina Gates,
• Thursdays, 4:20–5:20 pm
Advanced Certified Level 4
begins January 13 and February 24
Essentrics
• $103 for a 6-week session
*Register for either STUDIO class or ONLINE class Studio or Online
• Wednesdays, 12:00–1:00 pm
begins February 9 and March 16
Dance Fitness has increased my stamina, decreased my • $103 for a 5-week session
• Instructor: Farhana Stevenson,
stress, and improved my balance and strength. Susanne is Certified Level 3 Essentrics
an extremely gifted teacher whose classes allow you to pace *Register for either STUDIO class or
your workout according to your own particular needs. ONLINE class
— Elaine A., student, Dance Fitness: The Nia Technique Essentrics continued next page...
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NEW Exercise: The Secret to Better Health
The precise movements Aerobics, Strength, Flexibility & Balance (Online)
Millions of Americans aren't moving enough to meet the minimum threshold
of Essentrics motivates a for good health — exercising at a moderate to vigorous intensity 150 minutes
mind-body connection, per week. The benefits of exercise may sound too good to be true, but decades
resulting in a leaner, more of solid science confirm that exercise improves health and can extend your
flexible body. life [Harvard Medical School]. Adding as little as 30 minutes of moderately
intense physical activity to your day can help you avoid many serious ailments,
— Sarah J. student, Essentrics
including heart disease, diabetes, depression, and several types of cancer,
particularly breast and colon cancers. Regular exercise can also help you
sleep better, reduce stress, control your weight, brighten your mood, and
Essentrics Stretch & Tone sharpen your mental functioning. A well-rounded exercise program has four
(Online or Studio) components: aerobic activity, strength training, flexibility training, and balance
A unique full-body workout that exercises. Each benefits your body in a different way, and all will be covered
strengthens and lengthens your in this program. Please have available weights and tubing. Instructor: Rhonda
muscles simultaneously for a lean, Hamer, ASFA, NPI-CPS, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, specialties in Senior
toned and flexible body, resulting Fitness, Functional Aging, Posture and Balance
in longer, leaner, stronger muscles • Fridays, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
without using weights. A moderately-
begins January 21 and March 4
paced class, ideal for beginners
or non-beginners who are active, • $103 for a 6-week session
healthy and fully mobile.
Online only Gentle Movement for Seniors:
• Tuesdays, 11:45 am–12:45 pm Sustainable Exercise for Lifelong Fitness (Studio or Online)
begins January 4 As we age, it is important to explore exercise that will sustain our health and
• $103 for a 5-week session keep us moving for the rest of our lives. Instead of diminishing movement, this
• Instructor: Severina Gates, class amplifies range of motion while integrating modifications for common
Advanced Certified Level 4 age-related mobility issues such as shoulder, knee and hip restrictions and
Essentrics arthritis. The class will include seated mobility stretch, strengthening exercises
for limbs and core, and standing balance exercises. The slower pace will allow
Studio or Online older students or those who are just coming back to exercise to feel more
• Tuesdays, 10:30–11:30 am energized, less pain and more confidence in their bodies. Equipment provided
begins February 8 and March 15 for studio classes. Online classes require pair of small weights or toning balls (1,
• $103 for a 5-week session 2 or 3 lb) and flexband. (This class is a gentler version of Wednesday’s Strength,
• Instructor: Cindy Lewis, Certified Balance & Flexibility for Seniors). Instructor: Susanne Liebich, Certified
Level 3 Essentrics Moving to Heal®, Nia® Black Belt, Stott Pilates®
*Register for either STUDIO class or • Mondays, 12:30–1:30 pm
ONLINE class begins January 10 and February 21
• $103 for a 6-week session
*Register for either STUDIO class or ONLINE class
This class is a perfect level for us with the right balance
of chair and floor exercises and just the right amount of
challenge. Your music, your explanations, your pacing and
your analogies are superb and enormously helpful. Your
emphasis on breathing and posture is so important and
usually not incorporated in other exercise classes that we
have tried. We look forward to joining you each week.
— Angela W., student, Gentle Movement for Seniors: Sustainable Exercise for
Lifelong Fitness
For more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 7
NEW Pilates & Barre (Online) Fifteen years ago, I was told that I had a chronic illness that may
This fun and challenging workout or may not resolve itself. I vowed to fight. Despite my efforts, my
includes both floor and standing symptoms became worse and others were added. Much of what I
barre to engage and strengthen your loved to do became difficult or impossible. I searched hard to find
core, improve balance, flexibility
and posture. Gentle stretching joy and alternatives to what I lost and was losing. My search for hope
exercises help you relax and stretch. led me to a Qigong class offered at the Steinberg Wellness Center
Modifications will be provided for for Mind and Body. Today I practice Qigong daily and continue to
all levels of experience and physical attend my Wednesday class with Dr. Ming Wu. This practice has
concerns. Please have available light changed my life. My stamina, strength, balance and mental outlook
weights (or canned goods/water have improved to the point that my life, although different, is rich
bottles), resistance/therapy bands,
Pilates ball or pillow, and mat. and rewarding. I still have the chronic illness. The difference is I now
Instructor: Ellen Gaies, Certified have more tools to manage it and live with it. Qigong is one of the
Pilates, Barre primary tools that has affected my life dramatically, and that has
• Tuesdays, 9:30–10:30 am been nothing but positive. I owe this to Dr. Wu and the Wellness
begins January 11 and February 22 Center.
• $103 for a 6-week session — Caroline M., student, Qigong All Levels
Pilates Core Awareness - All
Levels (Studio)
Pilates is a great full-body workout!
Learn how to engage your core while
performing exercises that strengthen
Qigong Qigong All Levels
the whole body. We work the major Qigong for Seniors (Studio) (Studio or Online)
and smaller muscles of the body to The gentle, fluid movements of Qigong (pronounced chee gong)
help you achieve a balanced body. qigong train the mind to direct integrates gentle physical postures,
We move at a slower pace to gain the the body’s energy, or chi, to breathing techniques and focused
body awareness you need to any part of the body, helping intentions to reduce stress,
perform all the exercises safely by to improve balance and blood strengthen and stretch the body,
using the proper form. All levels pressure, build strength, increase build stamina and increase vitality
are welcome. Lori Seymour, SCW range of motion and flexibility, and mental clarity. Instructor: Ming
Certified Pilates, Yoga, Personal enhance endurance and reduce Wu, PhD, Certified Master Qigong
Trainer stress. Instructor: Carolyn • Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 am
• Mondays, 9:30–10:30 am McDonald, Certified Qigong begins January 12 and March 9
begins January 10 and • Mondays, 11:00 am–12:00 pm • $128 for an 8-week session
February 28 begins February 7 and March 28 *Register for either STUDIO class or
• $103 for a 6-week session • $103 for a 6-week session ONLINE class
Living & Moving with Qigong/Tai Chi Combination (Online)
Osteoporosis (Studio or Online) A combination of qigong and tai chi exercises that includes the therapeutic
See Osteo Wellness Program on page 12 36 qigong form that works the whole body-mind, basic stances, the
8 form (a primitive tai chi form), tai chi elements, tai chi walking and
Pilates for Strong Bones & more. Promote health and healing through breath awareness, mindful
Muscles (Studio or Online) concentration, stances and gentle rhythmic movement. This workout helps
See Osteo Wellness Program on page 13 to improve circulation, hydrate tissues and joints and strengthen tissues
and bones. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Instructor: Pam Vlahakis,
Certified Qigong; Certified Tai Chi with Dr. Aihan Kuhn, internationally
renowned doctor of natural medicine
• Wednesdays, 4:15–5:15 pm
begins February 9 and March 23
• $103 for a 6-week session
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Self-Defense Seirenkai Jujitsu Self-Defense for Teens & Adults
Self-Defense for Adults, Teens & Instructors from the Concord Self- Workshop (Studio)
Children (Studio) Defense Academy: Johanna and Taught by fifth-degree black belt
Learn practical and effective physical Len Glazer, fifth-degree black belts, instructors, this unique seminar
and verbal techniques for self- Seirenkai Karate, fourth-degree black for teens and adults focuses on
defense in these ongoing Japanese belts, Seirenkai Jujitsu hands-on self-defense techniques,
martial arts classes. For returning • Begins Sunday, January 9 strategies and tips for staying safe.
students, each session builds on • Children The class is appropriate for those
the prior one; beginners can start at (Elementary to Middle School) who are starting to become more
any session. Instructors are from the 2:00–3:00 pm independent, including teens who
Concord Self-Defense Academy • High School to Adult are walking, biking or driving places
• $165 for a 10–week session 3:30–5:00 pm on their own. During the seminar,
instructors will teach techniques and
• $275 for both jujitsu and karate
strategies to keep participants safe
(for returning students only) Seirenkai Karate and demonstrate ways to escape
or (Middle School to Adult) from common attacks, while helping
• 20% discount for additional family Instructor: Stephen Lisauskas, to build confidence. Instructors from
members fifth-degree black belt, Seirenkai the Concord Self-Defense Academy:
Karate and Seirenkai Jujitsu Johanna and Len Glazer, fifth-degree
Attend one trial class with no
commitment; call for details. • Begins Thursday, January 13 black belts, Seirenkai Karate, fourth-
7:45–9:15 pm degree black belts, Seirenkai Jujitsu.
• Wednesday, February 16
7:30–9:30 pm
• $47
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at Concord
Self-Defense Academy (at Emerson). Both Len and
Johanna have the unique ability to combine mindfulness
and compassion to cultivate the discipline and technique
necessary not only for self-defense, but also for self-discovery.
— Alice K., Mother of Seirenkai Jujitsu student
For more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 9
NEW Staying STEADI (Studio) NEW Staying STEADI Free Strength, Balance & Flexibility
A community-based exercise and Introductory Lecture (Online) for Seniors (Studio or Online)
falls prevention class for older adults Presented by Dr. Tami DeAngelis, Strength, Balance & Flexibility for
Join licensed physical therapist physical therapist and Board- Seniors is a total body workout with
and Board-Certified Geriatric Certified Geriatric Specialist, a focus on strengthening the core
Specialist, Tami DeAngelis, for this this lecture will discuss research- and limbs while amplifying the body’s
evidence-based course incorporating supported approaches to improving movement through stretch, improving
resources from the CDC’s STEADI your balance and reducing fall overall balance, posture, muscle
Initiative. This program is designed risk. Resources from the CDC’s tone and mobility. By learning how
for older adults who are living in the STEADI program will be introduced to move the body in a healthy way,
community and are at risk for falls or along with strategies to safely one can reduce pain, improve body
have balance problems. The eight- initiate exercise and modify your awareness, avoid injury and reinforce
week class includes a comprehensive home environment. This lecture proper movement principles. Class
approach for fall prevention is appropriate for any older begins in a chair to freely move every
including education, strengthening, adult or family member who is part the body and then transitions to
balance, and flexibility exercises. interested in learning more about standing weight bearing exercise to
This class is designed not to make fall risk reduction. There will be an improve bone and muscle strength.
participants fall-proof, but fall- opportunity to submit questions Through a blend of yoga, Pilates,
prepared. A must-take for any older beforehand and also time at the end dance stretch, martial arts, strength
adult looking to stay independent of the presentation for live questions training and breath work, students
as they age! For safety reasons, this and discussion. achieve overall health and wellness
class may not be appropriate for • Wednesday, January 5 and improved range of motion. Bring
those who are currently experiencing 7:00–8:00 pm yoga mat. Equipment provided during
falls. Please contact us if you • Free; Registration required studio classes. Online classes require
are unsure whether this class is pair of small weights or toning balls (1,
appropriate for you. Instructor: This lecture provides a sneak peek of 2 or 3 lbs) and flexbands. (For a gentler
Dr. Tami DeAngelis, PT, DPT, CGS the 8-week series, Staying STEADI, class, register for Monday’s Gentle
starting January 12. Movement for Seniors: Sustainable
• Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 am
begins January 12 and March 9 Exercise for Lifelong Fitness.)
• $175 for an 8-week session Instructor: Susanne Liebich, Certified,
Nia® Black Belt, Stott Pilates®
• Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30 pm
begins January 12 and February 23
• $103 for a 6-week session
I’ve taken Susanne’s senior *Register for either STUDIO class or
strength class for several ONLINE class
years. Her exercises help me
stay strong, maintain balance,
and continue to lead an active
life even at the age of 81.
I especially appreciate that
Emerson Wellness streams
the class so I can enjoy the
strength program from home.
I strongly recommend this
class to anyone who wants to
maintain fitness as they age.
— Susan S., student, Strength,
Balance & Flexibility for Seniors
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Tai Chi traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Long
Form has 108 movements and
provides a wonderful physical
Qigong/Tai Chi Combination workout and thorough stretching of
See Qigong on page 7 all ligaments and sinews. Instructor:
Ming Wu, PhD, Certified Tai Chi
Tai Chi Beginner – Long Form Master
(Studio) • Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 pm
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial begins January 13 and March 10
art, achieves therapeutic benefits • $128 for an 8-week session
such as pain relief, and improves
balance, posture, breathing,
Tai Chi: The Perfect Exercise
mood, concentration, energy and
(Studio or Online)
overall strength. This traditional
Come discover why Tai Chi has been
Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form has
called the perfect exercise and can
108 movements and provides a
be practiced for a lifetime. Designed
wonderful physical workout and
for new and experienced students,
thorough stretching of all ligaments
learn and practice the fundamental
and sinews. Instructor: Ming Wu,
elements, patterns and whole-body
PhD, Certified Tai Chi Master
movements of Tai Chi. Evidence
•Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm has shown that these movements
begins January 13 and March 10 increase blood and chi flow through
• $128 for an 8-week session the entire body, lubricate joints,
Private Tai Chi Sessions
Private one-on-one Tai Chi training
enhance flexibility and balance,
provides you with the opportunity to
NEW Tai Chi Beginner – Short promote calm and relieve stress.
work at a slower or more accelerated
Form (Studio) No experience, fitness level or
pace, allowing the instructor to fine-
This class is the simplified form of special equipment is needed to
tune the technique, depending on
Tai Chi, truncated to 24 postures benefit the body and mind through
your ability and interest. Personal
(the long form has 108). Each Tai Chi, often called meditation in
questions and specific issues can
posture takes about six minutes motion. Wear loose and comfortable
also be addressed. Instructor: Nonny
to perform and gives the beginner clothing and bring only the intention
Levy, LICSW, Certified Tai Chi
an introduction to the essential to improve your health and to
leave class relaxed and energized. • For an appointment
elements of Tai Chi while retaining call 978-287-3777.
the traditional flavor of the longer Instructor: Nonny Levy, LICSW,
hand forms. Instructor: Vivian Certified Tai Chi
Howell, LMT, Certified Tai Chi • Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 am
• Fridays, 10:30–11:30 am begins January 13 and February 24
begins January 14 and February 25 • $103 for a 6-week session
• $103 for a 6-week session
Tai Chi Intermediate & Advanced
– Long Form (Studio)
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial This class is a total meditative experience for me,
art, achieves therapeutic benefits
such as pain relief, and improves uniting body and mind while strengthening my balance.
balance, posture, breathing, mood, The movements are gentle, yet build balance and
concentration, energy and overall strength, and Nonny verbalizes wonderful visualizations
strength. Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese
martial art, achieves therapeutic during the practice that enhance the experience. I
benefits such as pain relief, leave the class feeling relaxed, but at the same time
and improves balance, posture, invigorated. The perfect balance of yin and yang.
breathing, mood, concentration,
energy and overall strength. This — Jane M., student, Tai Chi: The Perfect ExerciseFor more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 11
Exercise/Programs for Special Conditions
Parkinson’s Movement: What an incredibly fun and uplifting experience it
Dance for PD® (Studio & Online) has been! Not only are there exercises and dance
Healing Movement to Music for
Parkinson’s & Movement-Related movements to help with the Parkinson’s, but there is
Disorders a camaraderie among the participants that serves as
The internationally-acclaimed,
research-backed Dance for PD® a support group - a support group that doesn’t talk
program, founded in 2001, offers about the disease. Honestly, I can say my performance
specialized dance classes to people
with Parkinson’s and their caregivers
on the balance exercises has improved tremendously
in over 300 communities around over time. Each week I look forward to the class; I
the world. Students experience the highly recommend it to anyone with PD. It doesn’t
joys and benefits of dance while
creatively addressing symptom- matter what stage you’re at with the disease - you can
specific concerns related to do all the exercises and dance movements seated if
balance, cognition, motor skill,
depression and physical confidence. you have mobility problems. Susanne clearly explains
The program, called “the gold how to do it all; she is passionate about helping us and
standard for how a performing
arts organization can make an
is a joy to interact with. Overall, this has turned out to
extraordinary contribution to health be one of the best decisions I made for mentally and
and wellness” (Renee Fleming), physically dealing with PD.
uses dance to empower students
to explore movement and music in — Dave M., student, Parkinson’s Movement: Dance for PD
ways that are refreshing, enjoyable,
stimulating and creative. A recent
study in Brain Sciences shows that
participation in a weekly Dance for
PD class effectively slowed both
motor and non-motor Parkinson's
symptoms over a period of three
years. Dance for PD has been
featured in The New York Times,
NPR, USA Today, NBC, and other
major networks. Instructor: Susanne
Liebich, first Certified Dance for PD
teacher in Massachusetts
• Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 am
begins January 13 and February 24
• $103 for a 6-week session
*Register for either STUDIO class or
ONLINE class
NEW Staying STEADI (Studio) NEW Staying STEADI Free Yoga for Pelvic Pain
A community-based exercise and Introductory Lecture (Online) (Studio or Online)
falls prevention program for older See Fitness/Movement on page 9 See Yoga on page 18
adults
See Fitness/Movement on page 912
OSTEO WELLNESS PROGRAM at the
Empowering you to manage Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
More than 50 million people have osteoporosis/low bone mass. Osteoporosis leads to a fracture in one
in two women, and one in four men. Fractures are a result of weak bones and a loss of muscle mass,
strength, balance and agility. Our program follows evidence-based exercises that help you improve bone
density, general strength, flexibility and balance.
Students learn appropriate exercises and receive body mechanics training as well as diet and nutrition
education. All equipment is provided during studio classes. Just bring your exercise mat and be ready to
move better and get stronger!
Medical Director, Steinberg Wellness Center
James Street, MD, PhD
Instructors
• Tami DeAngelis, PT, DPT, GCS
• Rhonda Hamer, American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer; Senior Fitness Specialist;
Functional Aging Specialist; National Posture Institute Posture Specialist; National Academy
of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach
• Susanne Liebich, Certified, Moving to Heal®, Stott Pilates®, Nia Black Belt®, Total Barre®
• Laraine Lippincott, CYT, specializing in therapeutic movement for bone health; featured on
Chronicle
• Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, GCS
Living & Moving with Osteoporosis or
(Studio or Online) Class meets once a week (Studio Only)
Picking up children, carrying groceries, driving, maybe a little • Saturdays, 9:30-11:15 am
dancing. For all the things we do each day, this class provides begins January 22 and March 19
exercises that support and replicate daily movements for those • $320 for an 8-week session
with osteoporosis and osteopenia, including movements to avoid
and modify. The class is appropriate for various fitness levels and NOTE: Those with previous fractures,
modifiable for all. experiencing pain or in need of rehabilitative
Studies from Harvard Medical School have shown that resistance movements may wish to consider attending
weight-bearing and impact exercises help to build bone density. the Strong Bones, Strong Life class.
For those with osteoporosis and osteopenia, it’s crucial to learn the
best ways to move to avoid fractures and injury. Through strength
exercises, we increase muscle mass, making it easier to maintain Living & Moving with Osteoporosis:
good posture and balance and reduce the risk of falls. Classes Level 2 (Studio or Online)
include bone-healthy nutrition tips. Bring exercise mat. Equipment For those who have completed Level 1
provided during studio classes. Online classes require hand weights and learned the safest ways to move with
between 2 and 8 lbs, adjustable 5-lb leg cuffs, tubing with handles osteoporosis, the movement continues in this
(one light and one medium), stable chair with no wheels or arms, exercise-only class.
9” inflatable ball and exercise mat. Instructor: Rhonda Hamer Class meets twice a week (Studio or Online)
Class meets twice a week (Studio or Online) • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 pm
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00–2:00 pm begins January 18 and March 15
begins January 18 and March 15 • $320 for an 8-week session
• $320 for an 8-week, 16-class session *Register for either STUDIO class
*Register for either STUDIO class or ONLINE class or ONLINE classFor more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 13
Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind and Body
How to Safely Strengthen Bones with Therapeutic Pilates for Strong Bones & Muscles
Stretches & Simple Yoga Postures Workshop (Online) (Studio or Online)
Good alignment is important to maintain the strength and integrity Why Pilates? Think better posture, stronger
of our bones. New research shows that you can improve bone body, improved balance and alignment and
density significantly in the spine, hips and femur with simple but deeper breath. By integrating movement with
effective yoga postures when practiced with correct alignment. breath, Pilates helps students walk and sit
Learn the yoga-way of sitting, standing and bending down to prevent taller, more confidently and with more body
weakening of bones. We learn several easy and effective stretches awareness. Better posture results in less
and movements that can be done throughout the day to counteract back pain and less chance for injury due to
the weakening of bones and build bone strength. Finally, we learn falls or imbalances in the body. Mind-body
a full array of balance postures with several variations so you can movement enhances neuroplasticity in the
strengthen your balancing muscles as you strengthen bones. Learn brain, which enhances brain function as we
how yoga is a remedy for both osteoporosis and osteopenia, as well age. Add weight bearing exercise including
as preventing bone deterioration, as it safely stresses bone without standing, balancing, shifting plus resistance
impact. Instructor: Laraine Lippincott, CYT bands and weights to improve muscle tone,
• Saturdays, 1:00–2:30 pm and you have the workings of a total body
January 1, January 15, February 12 or March 26 strength class. Exercises alternate between
standing and laying or seated on the mat, and
• $39
are integrated with Stott Pilates® principles
to lengthen the torso, enhance cardiovascular
system through systemic breath work and
strengthen core muscles. Bring exercise mat.
I wanted to say how much I am enjoying your Equipment provided during studio classes.
class. You are a gem…Wish I’d learned about this Online classes require 2 toning balls or hand
decades ago. I want to keep learning in your class. weights (1 to 3lb), flexband and 10” mini
stability ball. Instructor: Susanne Liebich,
— Cathy M., student, Living & Moving with Osteoporosis
Certified Stott Pilates
• Thursdays, 9:15–10:15 am
begins January 13 and February 24
Living & Moving with Osteoporosis Free Introductory • $103 for a 6-week session
Lecture (Studio or Online) *Register for either STUDIO class or
Come meet Living & Moving with Osteoporosis instructor Rhonda ONLINE class
Hamer and discover the many benefits of targeted exercise
and nutrition. Rhonda is a Senior Fitness and Functional Aging
I started doing Pilates on Zoom a few
Specialist and a Nutrition Coach who has been working with adults
months into lockdown. I needed to build
with osteoporosis for many years. Get an idea of topics to be
more emotional and physical resilience
covered in the 8-week, 16-class session, and ask questions to
as our world changed in terrifying ways.
see if this class is the right fit for you.
When I was diagnosed with osteoporosis
• Thursday, January 6 or March 3, 10:45-11:45 am that sealed the deal! I have more
• Free; Registration required stamina, I stand straighter, and I breathe
*Register for either STUDIO class or ONLINE class more deeply and consciously—all thanks
to the work I’m doing in Pilates class!
This lecture provides a sneak peak of the 8-week series, Living
& Moving with Osteoporosis, starting Tuesday, January 18 or — Ruth D., student, Pilates for Strong
Saturday, January 22. Bones & Muscles14
NEW Yoga for Arthritis (Online)
Strong Bones, Strong Life (Online) See Yoga on page 17
With bone density peaking at 35 years old, we all experience
progressive bone loss at a rate of about 1%, per year, as we age. With NEW Yoga for Arthritis
43% of adults over the age of 65 either osteopenic or osteoporotic, Introductory Workshop (Online)
about one-third of these individuals will experience an osteoporotic See Yoga on page 17
fracture in their lifetimes. However, this progressive weakening of
bone can be either accelerated, or decelerated, through our lifestyle
choices, by how we eat and by how we choose to move and exercise.
Laraine teaches proper breathing
This 8-week exercise and education series provides an evidenced- techniques along with yoga
based, fitness-forward approach to osteoporosis prevention and
management. Classes will involve aerobic exercise, functional
postures stressing correct
strength training, balance and flexibility and will incorporate ground- alignment so that with each and
level exercise, so being able to safely get on and off the ground every movement, I feel the benefit,
independently is a must. Class requires resistance bands; weights both mentally and physically.
and yoga mat are optional. Instructor: Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, GCS Laraine’s classes are thoughtful
• Mondays, 1:15–2:15 pm and deliberate and provide
begins January 10 and March 7
modifications for postures so that
or as a student taking yoga for a
• Thursdays, 9:00–10:00 am longer period of time, I still feel
begins January 13 and March 10
challenged.
• $175 for an 8-week session
— Amy M., student, Yoga for
Strong Bones, Strong Life Free Introductory Lecture (Online) Building Bones
Join Strong Bones, Strong Life instructor Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT,
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, for a free lecture. Discover
the tools you need to better understand what you can do to maintain Yoga for Building Bones (Online)
your bone density, slow bone loss and prevent osteoporosis-related New research from Harvard Medical
fractures through lifestyle change, by making the best nutritional School shows you can improve bone
choices and through the right exercise and activity. density significantly in the spine, hips
• Thursday, January 6 or March 3, 7:00-8:00 pm and femur with simple but effective
• Free; Registration required postures when practiced with correct
alignment. Includes three variations
for each posture while integrating
This lecture provides a sneak peak of the 8-week series, Strong therapeutic breathwork, meditation,
Bones, Strong Life, starting Monday, January 10 or Thursday, balance work and heart openers
January 13. into the practice. Not only do you
strengthen your bones and physical
body, but also cultivate a sense of well-
Strong Bones, Strong Life has been a great class for me. Katie being by calming the mind, deepening
the breath, and engaging in positive
Wadland, the instructor, has been guiding us through sets of affirmations and a powerful meditative
exercises that are well tuned for people with osteoporosis like practice throughout the class. No
me. She also takes care to provide us with lots of information prior yoga experience is necessary.
about which exercises are best for osteoporosis, and why. I’m Instructor: Laraine Lippincott, CYT
feeling stronger, better balanced and more well informed • Wednesdays, 10:00–11:15 am
already. Katie has a great combination of knowledge, (with bonus breathwork at 9:45 am)
creativity, careful attention, and a caring heart. She goes out begins January 5, February 16 and
March 30
of her way to answer questions and help us with any issues
we are having. I deeply appreciate Katie and this class. or
• Saturdays, 10:00–11:15 am
— Cathy M., student, Living & Moving with Osteoporosis begins January 22 and March 5
• $103 for a 6-week sessionFor more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 15
Yoga Before starting these classes, I had
spent two years in physical therapy
Gentle & Restorative Yoga (Studio) trying to relieve pain/discomfort
Give yourself the gift and the downtime needed to quiet the mind, calm
when sitting. Fortunately, Laraine’s
the nervous system and find a sense of peace. Class is a mix of gentle
yoga combined with restorative yoga, allowing you to experience class has helped me to get rid
a rejuvenating and restful practice. Warm up muscles, build strength, of whatever nerve tension was
increase bone health and gain flexibility while focusing on specific lingering in my lower back area
stretches that release tight shoulders and neck as well as hips and for so long. Now I am able to take
hamstrings. Our restorative yoga practice aids in nurturing a calm, long walks again, cross-country
restful mind and a deeply relaxed body. Several supportive props
ski, and sit comfortably without
are used in each restorative yoga posture to invite ease, stillness and
release of held tension, providing a beautiful way to integrate some any pain. Laraine understands
peace into a busy day. Suitable for all, including those new to yoga and and communicates the true spirit
experienced practitioners interested in a gentle and meditative yoga of a yoga practice, and I highly
practice. Instructor: Karyn Force, RN, CKYT, Reiki Master recommend her class to everyone.
• Tuesdays, 9:15–10:15 am
begins January 18 and March 1 —Ann K., student, Gentle Yoga
or
• Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
begins January 20 and March 3
• $103 for a 6-week session
Gentle Yoga (Online)
(as seen on Chronicle)
This class not only relaxes and calms you, but also rejuvenates and
revitalizes your energy. Laraine considers yoga “meditation in motion,”
and leads students to a place of comfort, ease and stability with
NEW Home Flows – Cultivating
simple yet effective alignment-based postures, rhythmic movement,
Your Home Yoga Practice Workshop
breathwork, positive affirmations, and a powerful meditative practice.
(Studio)
Who has time for a full yoga practice
Several variations are offered for each posture so that it’s accessible to
every day? Learn how to create a home
all: the new student of yoga, those with a tight body, stiffness, injury
flow: A sequence of safe yoga moves
or recovering from illness or surgery, and anyone seeking to cultivate
tuned to what you need at this point
a sense of equanimity and well-being. Core strengthening and balance
in your life. Got five, ten, or twenty
poses are included in every class. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
minutes for a pick-me-up? Just a few
Instructor: Laraine Lippincott, CYT, featured on Chronicle
fundamental stretches in-between
• Fridays, 10:00–11:15 am laundry and the dishes, or a calming
(with bonus breathwork at 9:45 am) sequence of postures and breathing to
begins January 7 and February 18 tuck you in for a restful night's sleep.
• $103 for a 6-week session A perfect complement to your regular
yoga class, together we’ll create mini
flows that you can weave into everyday
life, even when you’re out and about.
My husband and I look forward to our Steinberg classes Covering mindful sequencing to keep
and private sessions with Karyn. She is an attentive and you limber and balanced; helpful tips for
motivation and keeping the ball rolling.
enthusiastic yoga teacher. She knows how to read bodies Plenty of time for questions, bring a pad
and guide us to make adjustments so that we are working and pen. This is yoga in the age of busy.
just at our edge so we can be simultaneously challenged Instructor: John Calabria, CYT
• Saturday, January 29, 1:00–2:30 pm
and comfortable. That’s quite a feat!
• Saturday, March 12, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
— Merle B., student, Gentle & Restorative Yoga • $3916
NEW Kripalu Gentle Yoga NEW Postpartum Core Restore Yoga (Online)
(Online) Whether you are freshly postpartum or its been years, this class will
A yoga practice with a compassionate help you to reconnect with your new body. It uses an evidence-based
approach that encourages you to perspective on the value of yoga for those who have gone through
adapt yoga to your body’s needs. pregnancy, childbirth, abdominal surgeries or for those who want
Enjoy smooth flowing movements to reconnect with their core. We focus on two of the eight limbs
and yoga poses combined with of Patanjali’s eight-fold path: pranayama (breathing) and asana
guided alignment and breathwork, (postures) with focus on the core complex including: diaphragm,
clear intent and more - all from the pelvic floor, abdominals and low back. Dr. Briana Meagher has
comfort of your home. Relax and extensive training in yoga, orthopedic physical therapy, pelvic
restore while receiving the health physical therapy and guides you through this series to learn how to
benefits of yoga including increased incorporate yoga as therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-
strength and flexibility. Perfect for all education and help you build a home practice and regain control over
levels of students including beginners your body. Instructor: Dr. Briana Meagher, PT, DPT
and those new to yoga as well as • Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 am
experienced students who would begins January 12, February 9 and March 9
like gentler practice. A professional-
level Certified Kripalu yoga teacher, • $165 for a 4-week session
Karyn incorporates the Kripalu heart-
centered approach in all her classes,
and modifications and variations for Restorative Yoga – The Art of Undoing Workshop (Studio)
all students regardless of fitness levels Begin your weekend with a calm state of body and mind. Restorative
or physical ability. Requires yoga mat, yoga is a great balance to our fast lifestyle, a chance to slow down,
two blocks, one blanket and one yoga rest and renew. A quiet, gentle yoga practice that uses props to fully
strap. Instructor: Karyn Force, RN, support your body helping layers of tension melt away as we practice
CKYT, Reiki Master the art of undoing. Increase mind/body awareness, reduce stress and
embody serenity as you explore a state of relaxation in which there
• Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 am is no movement, no effort and the mind is still. Learn poses you can
begins January 20 and March 3 do at home to keep your body, mind and emotions balanced. Perfect
• $103 for a 6-week session for beginners and those who have yoga experience. Instructor: Karyn
Force, RN, CKYT, Reiki Master
• Saturday, 1:00–2:30 pm
Neck & Shoulder Mobility Yoga
• January 8 or March 19
Workshop (Studio)
Do you find yourself hunched over • $39
your phone, computer or desk? Do
you feel tight, sore, experience limited
mobility, headaches or TMJ? Upper NEW Runners’ Stretch Series - Yoga for Hips, Hamstrings
body neck and shoulder tension can & Quadriceps
be so chronic that it starts to feel See Sports Performance on page 22
normal. Learn unique and memorable
stretches to relieve neck and shoulder
pain and tightness, and immunize
yourself from that hunched over
posture. We’ll also explore breath
work to melt tension and bring about
a calm and peaceful heart. You’ll
leave with a good sense of that great
posture that lives within us all and
how to find it through your daily life.
For all ages and abilities. Bring yoga
mat. Instructor: John Calabria, CYT
• Sunday, January 16, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
• Saturday, February 26, 1:00–2:30 pm
• $39For more info or to register, visit EmersonWellness.org or call 978-287-3777 17
I have been enjoying your classes very much for some NEW Yoga for Hip Pain
time… Everything is perfect for me, the pacing, the (Studio or Online)
This series uses an evidence-based
quality of being, and the gentle, deliberate transitions perspective on the value of yoga for
in movement. Thank you so much for sharing your those deal with hip pain. We focus on
thoughtful practice with us…very beautiful and inspiring, two of the eight limbs of Patanjali’s
always leading us on a path toward light. eight-fold path: pranayama
(breathing) and asana (postures) and
— Robin S., student, Yoga & Meditation how they can be applied for those
who have hip pain. Dr. Bre Marie
Meagher has extensive training in
yoga, orthopedic physical therapy,
Yoga & Meditation (Online) pelvic physical therapy and guides
This class restores balance and harmony by eliciting the relaxation you through this series to learn how
response and quieting the mind. It creates awareness through gentle to incorporate yoga as therapeutic
postures, mindful movement and breathing exercises. Improve exercise and neuromuscular re-
flexibility and strength while relieving stress and tension. Includes education to help you build a home
Ayurvedic healing meditation techniques. Not for expectant mothers. practice. Instructor: Dr. Briana
Bring yoga mat. Instructor: Pam Vlahakis, RYT Meagher, PT, DPT
• Wednesdays, 5:30–6:45 pm • Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 pm
begins February 9 and March 23 begins March 10
• $103 for a 6-week session • $140 for a 3-week session
*Register for either STUDIO class or
ONLINE class
NEW Yoga for Arthritis (Online)
Yoga has been demonstrated to improve arthritis symptoms, along NEW Yoga for Low Back Pain
with physical fitness, psychological well-being and quality of life. (Studio or Online)
This class combines ancient yoga practices with modern medical This series uses an evidence-
knowledge. Laraine offers modifications to make the movements based perspective on the value of
and postures accessible. We not only practice yogic movements yoga for those deal with low back
and postures designed to address the limitations of arthritis, but pain. We focus on two of the eight
we cultivate a sense of well-being by calming the mind, deepening limbs of Patanjali’s eight-fold path:
the breath, and engaging in positive affirmations and a powerful pranayama (breathing) and asana
meditative practice throughout the class. No prior yoga experience is (postures) and how they can be
necessary. Instructor: Laraine Lippincott, CYT applied for those who have low
• Tuesdays, 10:00–11:15 am back pain. Dr. Bre Marie Meagher
(with bonus breathwork at 9:45 am) has extensive training in yoga,
begins January 25 and March 8 orthopedic physical therapy, pelvic
• $103 for a 6-week session physical therapy and guides you
through this series to learn how
to incorporate yoga as therapeutic
exercise and neuromuscular
NEW Yoga for Arthritis Introductory Workshop (Online) re-education to help you build a
Discover how the new Yoga for Arthritis program improves arthritis home practice. Instructor: Dr. Briana
symptoms, along with physical fitness, psychological well-being and Meagher, PT, DPT
quality of life. Instructor: Laraine Lippincott, CYT • Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 pm
• Saturday, 1:00-2:30 pm begins February 17
• January 22 or March 5 • $140 for a 3-week session
• $39
*Register for either STUDIO class or
ONLINE class
Yoga for Building Bones (Online)
See Osteo Wellness Program on page 1418
Yoga Stretching & Strengthening for
NEW Yoga for Pelvic Pain (Studio or Online) Happy Hips (Online)
This series uses an evidence-based perspective on the Do you suffer from discomfort and stiffness
value of yoga for those with chronic pelvic pain. We focus in your hips? Hips are not only the most
on two of the eight limbs of Patanjali’s eight-fold path: powerful muscle group in the body but
pranayama (breathing) and asana (postures) and how they also the most complex. Anyone who sits
can be applied for those who have hip, back and pelvic pain. for long periods of time, but also cyclists,
Dr. Bre Marie Meagher has extensive training in yoga and rowers and runners, can suffer from tight
pelvic physical therapy and guides you through this series hips, hamstrings (backs of thighs), IT
to learn how to incorporate yoga as therapeutic exercise band (outer thigh), and adductors (inner
and neuromuscular re-education to help you build a home thigh). Tightness in these areas can cause
practice. Instructor: Dr. Briana Meagher, PT, DPT weakness in other muscles, such as the
• Thursdays, 2:30–3:30 pm glutes, which can strain the outer hip and
begins January 13 and February 24 create imbalances in the spine, low back
• $190 for a 6-week session and pelvis. In this workshop, discover
*Register for either STUDIO class or ONLINE class simple yoga stretches and postures to ease
tight hips and awaken the hip stabilizers,
building greater strength, mobility and
NEW Yoga for Shoulder Pain (Studio or Online) flexibility in the hip joint as well as balance
This series uses an evidence-based perspective on the value throughout the body. We will be lying on the
of yoga for those deal with shoulder pain. We focus on two floor, seated in chairs, seated on the floor
of the eight limbs of Patanjali’s eight-fold path: pranayama with folded blankets underneath, and on
(breathing) and asana (postures) and how they can be all fours, as well as standing. Please note
applied for those who have shoulder pain. Dr. Bre Marie that if you have hip bursitis, a labral tear or
Meagher has extensive training in yoga, orthopedic physical other hip injuries, you should consult with
therapy, pelvic physical therapy and guides you through your physician first. Instructor: Laraine
this series to learn how to incorporate yoga as therapeutic Lippincott, CYT
exercise and neuromuscular re-education to help you build • Saturday, January 1, 10:00–11:30 am
a home practice. Instructor: Dr. Briana Meagher, PT, DPT • Saturday, February 5 or March 12
• Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
begins January 27 • $39
• $140 for a 3-week session
*Register for either STUDIO class or ONLINE class Private Yoga Sessions
The Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind
and Body offers private yoga instruction
Yoga Nidra for Stress Management (Online) to support your individual health issues,
Discover how Yoga Nidra practice can help calm the anxiety injuries or conditions, or simply to receive
and stress in your life, manage chronic pain, energize and focused, individualized attention to establish
nourish you, and relax your nervous system, allowing rest, an accessible yoga practice. One-on-one
recovery, and better sleep. Easy and accessible, there's instruction combines appropriate,
no wrong way to do it! You just lie down, close your eyes, alignment-based postures, sequences,
and listen to Clare’s soothing voice as she guides you on breathing techniques, meditation, and
a relaxing journey. Instructor: Clare Harlow, Divine Sleep® deep relaxation to create a customized and
Yoga Nidra Graduate and Guide therapeutic practice for people of all ages
• Mondays, 7:30–8:15 pm and levels.
begins January 10 For an appointment, call 978-287-3777 or
• $120 for an 8-week session email EmersonWellness@emersonhosp.org.You can also read
