LEWISTON — HealthSteps health education and prevention program offers a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including the following.
Anusara-Inspired Yoga: Open to new and experienced students. This class is an excellent way to have fun while improving your overall health, well-being, strength, flexibility and posture. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. from June 6-July 18. Instructor, Tisha Bremner. Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave. $62.50. There are no classes 6/20 and 7/4.
Gentle Exercise: This class is designed for those with arthritis, recovering from cancer or any other individual who desires a mild form of exercise. It helps improve range of motion, strength, posture, balance and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10 a.m. from May 31-June 30. Instructor, Johanne Healey. Activity Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. $24.
Prenatal Yoga: Prepare your mind and body for one of the most rewarding and challenging events of your life. Whether you are an experienced yogi or new to the practice, you can receive many benefits from this class. Work to open and strengthen the legs, back and pelvic floor, improve postural alignment to alleviate back pain, and practice breath and meditation exercises to help with labor. Please bring a blanket or pillow to class. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. from June 6-July 18. Instructor, Tisha Bremner. Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave. $62.50. No classes on 6/20 and 7/4.
Qigong: Over the years we tend to deplete our Qi, our life force, which causes us to feel tired, anxious, worried and somewhat sluggish. In this practice, you will visualize and activate Qi with both quiet and active Qigong. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. from June 7-July 5. Instructor, Jason Grundstrum-Whitney. Resident Dining Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. $50.
Racquetball: Specific time slots are available for registration Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6-8:30 a.m., Merrill Gymnasium, Bates College. Cost with core HealthSteps membership is $14 for the entire summer session, which runs from May 31-Sept. 2. Without core membership: one hour, 1 time per week is $50 or one hour, 2 times per week is $80.
Senior Fitness: This one-hour class provides participants with a safe and effective workout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistance training, balance and flexibility exercises. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. from June 1-July 1. Instructor, Johanne Healey. Activity Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. $32. There are no classes on 6/27.
Tai Chi: This class is a short form based on the Sun Style family of Tai Chi and also includes some Qigong movements. Elements of Tai Chi, Bagua and Hsing-i are included within this form which is excellent for health, balance, circulation and overall wellbeing. It is also a great for people who have arthritis or injuries which prevent them from doing ‘low postured forms’ as there are no low postures within this form. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. from June 7-July 5. Instructor: Jason Grundstum-Whitney. Resident Dining Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. $50.
Tennis: Specific time slots are available for registration Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6-8:30 a.m., at Merrill Gymnasium, Bates College. Without core membership: 1 hour one time per week is $50 or one hour twice per week is $80.
Tobacco Cessation Counseling: A single session is a great option for a self-motivated person who simply needs the resources to stop smoking. $45. Multi-session is three sessions with a smoking cessation coach. Set a quit date and work through the quitting process. $75.
HealthSteps is part of the prevention and wellness services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit them on the web at www.stmarysmaine.com. Preregistration for all programs is required.

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