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Empowerment Through Movement

Gilda's Club Minnesota March 22, 2021

Ready for a fresh start this Spring? Join us for Empowerment Through Movement, a series of classes that will give you new skills to reduce stress and increase well-being. Classes will include yoga and qigong to reconnect with the breath and body, dance and movement classes specific to caregivers (Caring for Caregivers) by Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater, and a Movement and Mindfulness family night with Brighter Tomorrows to maintain and build strength, balance, and mindfulness. Come and get rejuvenated for Spring.

Wind Down Yoga and Meditation with Jennifer Myhre –Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm-7:30pm (April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 8 & 22)

Join us for a 30 minute wind down at the end of your day. Come slow down, stretch, and quiet your mind.

Sign up for Wind Down Yoga and Meditation here.

Circling Hands Qigong with Joel Ronningen – Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Circling Hands Qigong is an easy to learn beginner practice. In this practice, you will move through circles in the three planes, vertical, horizontal, and coronal – to build strength, circulate blood and fluids, and relax and clear your mind with the rhythmic movements.

Sign up for Circling Hands Qigong here.

Caring for Caregivers with Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater – Saturday, May 22 from 10:00am-11:00am

Through movement and storytelling, Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater facilitators will engage caregivers in a workshop that provides tools for self-care and connection with others. No movement experience is required to participate!

This program is made possible by a grant through the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Sign up for Caring for Caregivers here.

Movement and Mindfulness: Family Night with Brighter Tomorrows – Monday, June 21 from 6:30pm-8:00pm

At every age, anxiety and worry can negatively affect our bodies. And in many instances, the way we feel emotionally and mentally is impacted by physical movement. Join us for a fun night of learning some quick, easy movement exercises and mindfulness practices that everyone in your family can use to cope with anxiety and worry either individually or as a family unit.

Sign up for Movement and Mindfulness: Family Night here.

Published as part of the March 2021 GildaGram Newsletter. Read more here: