LEWISTON — HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults that focuses on the whole person – body, mind and spirit. HealthSteps offers a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including the following being offered this summer.

Anusara-Inspired Yoga: Open to new and experienced students. Have fun while improving overall health, well-being, strength, flexibility and posture. Mondays, Aug. 1-Aug. 29, 5-6 p.m., Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave. Instructor: Tisha Bremner. Cost: $62.50

Chair Exercise: Chair exercises are a great workout for senior citizens, those with mobility issues, diabetics and more. There’s no need to worry about tripping or losing balance, the entire class is performed from the comfort of a chair. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-Aug. 4, 10-10:45 a.m., Activity Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Instructors: Johanne Healey and Glenn Atkins. Cost: $30

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, July 5-Aug. 4, 9-9:45 a.m., Activity Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Instructor: Johanne Healey. Cost: $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. Bring a blanket or pillow to class. Mondays, Aug. 1-29, 6:30-7:30 p.m, Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave. Instructor: Tisha Bremner. Cost: $62.50

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, July 12-Aug. 9, 6-7 p.m., Resident Dining Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Instructor: Jason Grundstrum-Whitney. Cost: $50

Racquetball: Specific time slots are available for registration Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6-8:30 a.m. Cost with core membership is $14 for the entire summer session which runs from May 31-Sept. 2. Without core membership: one hour, once per week is $50 or one hour, twice per week is $80.

Senior Fitness: Provides 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., July 6-Aug. 5, Activity Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Instructor: Johanne Healey. Cost: $32

Tai Chi: This class is a short form based on the Sun Style family of Tai Chi and also includes some Qigong movements. Sun Lu Tang was a Master of all three Internal Martial Arts of China (Tai Chi, Bagua and Hsing-i). Elements of all three of these internal ‘sisters’ are included within this form which is excellent for health, balance, circulation and over all well being. 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., July 12-Aug. 9, Resident Dining Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Instructor: Jason Grundstum-Whitney. Cost: $50

Tennis: Specific time slots are available for registration Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-8:30 a.m. Cost with core membership is $14 for the entire summer session which runs from May 31-Sept. 2. Without core membership: one hour, once per week is $50 or one hour, twice per week is $80.

Tobacco Cessation Counseling, Single Session: This is a great option for a self-motivated person who simply needs the resources to stop smoking. Cost: $45

Tobacco Cessation Counseling, Multi-Session (3): With a smoking cessation coach, set a quit date and work through the quitting process. Many find the additional support to be a great advantage to their stopping the use of tobacco. Cost: $75

HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. For more information or to register, call 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com. Preregistration for all programs is required.