Take time to incorporate restorative yoga this weekend at the Garfield Community Center. Rest & Relaxation is a meditative yoga class that features gentle, slow movements using your breath to release stress and tension. There will be guided meditation and easy breath work, making this class accessible to all levels. The Mayo Clinic notes:

Relaxation is a process that decreases the effects of stress on your mind and body. Relaxation techniques can help you cope with everyday stress and with stress related to various health problems, such as cancer and pain. Whether your stress is spiraling out of control or you’ve already got it tamed, you can benefit from learning relaxation techniques…

Practicing relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms by:

• Slowing your heart rate
• Lowering blood pressure
• Slowing your breathing rate
• Increasing blood flow to major muscles
• Reducing muscle tension and chronic pain
• Improving concentration
• Reducing anger and frustration
• Boosting confidence to handle problems

Rest & Relaxation Workshop
Sunday Jan 22, 2-4 pm

$15, Please Register before Class Call (206) 684-4788

Garfield Community Center
2323 E Cherry St.

Happy New Year! This week we are offered a fresh start. It is time to set new goals and make big plans for 2012! Often these resolutions are about incorporating more healthy habits into our routines, like exercising, taking time to relax or meet new neighbors.

To support you in your healthy habits the Garfield Community Center is bringing back the “Try It for $2” where you can attend certain classes for the first time only $2. What is even better, register for the rest of the session for a prorated amount. Signing up for the whole session of a class is a great way to commit to your resolution. Plus the classes at the community center are fun and affordable.This offer is runs January 3rd-31st.

For those of you into cardio equipment and free weights, sign up for a month of access to the weight room for only $15.  The weight room is available whenever the community center is open.

Classes available at the Garfield Community Center to “Try It for $2”:

Ballet (3yrs and 4-5yrs)
Tuesday & Thursday 5-5:50pm & 6-6:50pm

Capoeira
Saturday 11am-12:30pm
Monday & Wednesday 6:60-8:45pm

Northwest Karate
Saturday 10-11am
Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm

Evening Yoga (My Class!)
Tuesday & Thursday from  7:15-8:30pm

Pool Bonus
Try a Water Fitness Class at Medgar Evars Pool for only $2