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NO POT LUCK IN DECEMBER

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BKC ANNOUNCES NEW CLASS

 

While Ken Nelson is away, BKC is happy to announce that Jenny Gadbois will be teaching an all levels Pilates for Yoga at 9AM on Wednesday mornings beginning

January 2, 2019.

This will be a class modified to the needs of the students and will provide a new approach to your practice. Below is information on Jenny and her class.

 

Pilates For Yoga

 for all levels

 

Come and explore the synergistic relationship between Pilates and Yoga. They share an affinity for connecting the mind and body through breath awareness and nourish our sense of well-being. These vital disciplines strengthen us in different, but equally important ways. In Pilates, we develop the core muscles that flex, extend, side bend and rotate the spine with regard to stabilizing the pelvis. From a stabile center, we may then improve range of motion in the shoulders and hips. Healthy function is the primary objective of Pilates. We accomplish this by learning to focus our attention on specific, controlled movements – in yoga, we may call this “practicing with intention”. The physical and mental strength derived from a Pilates practice may produce a deep sense of support in each asana, allowing us to better organize our efforts and inhabit a posture without strain.

Jenny Gadbois

For over a decade, I have lived a life committed to wellness and to helping those who seek the same. From the earliest time I can recall, I suffered from a variety of respiratory and intestinal issues,  joint pain and inflammation, worry and anxiety. As expected, prescribed medications chased the symptoms these conditions produced. Although I have always enjoyed activity,  in ignorance I adopted the damaging  “no pain, no gain” approach to fitness. Not until my mid-thirties did I begin to question the long-term implications of my choices. I misunderstood the influence lifestyle and diet had on these seemingly chronic health issues.  Unable to find relief through established medical pathways, yet unwilling to concede defeat I decided to look elsewhere. Experience has taught me that change is possible at any age.

• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Teacher
• Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher
• Club Pilates Master Teacher Trainer
• Tom Meyers Anatomy Trains for Yoga Teachers
• Fascia & Tissue Resilience for Manual Therapists
• E-Cornell Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist
• A.S. of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology

Website

https://www.pilatesofcheshire.com

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BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 6

Yoga for Healthy Bones

with Regina Burgio

Every Thursday 12pm-1pm
Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness (Above the Beacon Cinema)

Cost: $8 cash only for BKC members

 

Studies have shown that yoga is one of the safest preventative measures and treatments for osteopenia, osteoporosis and low bone mass, a condition that affects half of everyone over the age of 50.

In this class you will learn ways to strengthen your bones and muscles through poses and exercises that improve posture, balance and core strength, in a safe and supportive environment. Hand weights are available to increase the challenge.

Ideal also for people of any age who are feeling the negative effects of technology on their body and mind.

Classes will also incorporate breathing exercises and other relaxation techniques to reduce tension and anxiety. Leave feeling relaxed, empowered and standing taller!

All levels and ages welcome. Chairs and props are available. As always, please consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
reginaburgio@gmail.com • 413-281-3080

 

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Michael will be gone and have class on January 4 and not again until February 15.

Gentle Yoga Class

AT LENOX YOGA

Fridays 9-10 AM

Michael Pulitzer has very generously offered to open his regular Gentle Yoga class at Lenox Yoga (Curtis Building, 4 Main St. Lenox) to BKC members. The class is held on Fridays from 9-10 AM. Cost will be $8 cash for BKC members; please let Michael know that you are a BKC member at the beginning of class.

Description: Gentle Yoga students are shown how to find their range of effort based on instructing their mind to be gentle with their body. Together we will explore awareness, connecting to the breath, warming up the body, stretching, and gently flowing through postures with energy and ease; finishing up by calming and restoring the body and mind with appreciation, gratitude, strength, and happiness. Join Michael to have fun, build awareness, energy, and feel good for a meditation on the breath and sensation.

Michael Pulitzer is a 500-hour Kripalu professionally trained, certified yoga and meditation instructor with a certificate in Positive Psychology. He began his inquiry and yoga practice over 10 years ago while working in broadcasting.

Celebrate Fall Potluck Dinner October 13

Celebrate Fall 

October BKC Potluck

Fall Foliage, Tasty Treats and Cat Chat Hike

Sunday, October 1, 2017

10:30am

Join us for our next BKC hike

KENNEDY PARK

WITH FREE CHOCOLATE AS A REWARD AT THE END OF OUR HIKE

This is a moderate hike. We plan to venture one and a half miles each way through lovely woods with some short steep ups and some flat areas.

We are so thrilled to offer this hike in coordination with the wonderful chocolatier of Chocolate Springs, Joshua Needleman, and with the expertise of one of our newest BKC members, Dr. Sally Umlauf of the Lenox Cat Hospital. Joshua will honor us with a free taste of chocolate at the end of our hike. Sally will answer any of your pet questions along the way (yes, she’s a cat veterinarian but her knowledge of all pets knows no bounds).

Meet at the trailhead in the back of Lenox Commons.

Directions: Head north on Main Street in Lenox until it ends at Rte.20/Rte. 7. Take a left and then at the first light take a left into Lenox Commons. Head to the back of the parking lot, past Rhythms, and behind the large park where you see the sign for Trailhead Parking.

Come hike with fellow BKC members!

Bring water, a snack if you would like, and appropriate footwear for hiking.

Co-Leaders: Robin Yates and Peter Sibner

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Rain cancels

Please email to register for hike: selberyates@gmail.com

Those who register will be emailed if hike is cancelled

~ Join Us! ~

Celebrate the Harvest Potluck

Saturday, September 16, 2017
5pm

Home of Karen and Mehernosh Kahn
1292 Lenox Mountain Rd.
Richmond, MA
Phone: 413-441-2937
Harvest Celebration and All Things Indian

Celebrate the Summer Harvest and Karen Kahn’s garden!
Indian theme as well. Karen Arp-Sandel will give a talk on her fabulous journey to India last Winter. Janis Bowersox accompanied her and will be a guest also. Following dessert there will be dancing, outdoors, weather permitting.

Directions: Take the road in back of Kripalu past the Apple Tree Inn. Pass Olivia’s Overlook at top. Pass Shark Rock. The house is the third driveway on left after rock.

Note: Please bring a main course or dessert and label all ingredients.

To host future potlucks contact Patrice Farrell at patricefarrell7@gmail.com

BKC Potluck

Chanting & Potluck

Hike and Herb and Wildflower Identification on Lenox Mountain

Saturday, June 10, 2017
9:30 am

As we hike, we will identify plants and learn about their uses both historical and modern with Herbalist and  Flower expert, Naomi Alston.

We will hike for approximately 2 hours Water and bug repellent are recommended.

Come hike with fellow BKC members on this easy-moderate hike. We will again explore the beautiful BNRC property, leaving from Olivia’s Overlook

Hike begins with 5 minutes of silent walking to connect with yourself and nature.

Co-leaders Lynn Meyers and Naomi Alston
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Directions: Park at Olivia’s Outlook, accessed from Walker St. or Rt 183 in Lenox, up Richmond Mountain Road 0.4 miles, parking lot is on the left coming from Lenox.

Please email to register for hike: Ldeemeyers@aol.com. Those who register will be emailed if hike is cancelled due to weather.