Ongoing Hatha Yoga Classes
• Gentle Yoga; Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30-11:45 AM
• Relax After Work; Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM.
• Mixed Levels Yoga; Saturdays, 9-10:15 AM
Holistic Health Center
181 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0932
This teaching style places emphasis on gentle supported alignment, and utilizes the breath with movement. The basic yoga poses introduced are:
* Breathing awareness and deep relaxation for energy and renewal
* Seated poses for a healthy back, poise, and reflection
* Forward bends for calming and nurturing the mind and body
* Standing poses for flexibility, strength, and stamina
* Inverted poses for circulation and stress reduction
These poses are introduced in a gradual and progressive manner. Props utilized are belts, blankets, mats, chairs, massage tables, walls, virtually any stable surface such that students of every physical ability can have access to practice. Becky is interested in assisting the student to develop what she considers to be the application of poses to work, home, and other environments. Becky has been a yoga practitioner for over 35 years and a teacher for 15 years. She is a current member of the Michigan Yoga Association. fee: All Classes Drop-In, $5.00

Ongoing Sitting Meditation: Sound & Silence
Weekly, Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-8:55
Holistic Health Center
181 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0932
Meditation time will be divided into four 10-15 minute intervals of silence. inter-spaced with short contemplative reading, vocal or instrumental sound. Participants may change sitting position if needed, yoga props & chairs available. fee: Offering of $5.00, which is dontated to local at Risk Populations

Exploring the Spiritual Journey:
The Poetry of Jack Ridl and Conrad Hilberry
April 2, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m.
Transformations Spirituality Center
3427 Gull Rd. Nazareth, MI (just East of Kalamazoo)
(269) 381-6290 ext. 310
www.transformationscenter.org
Poets Conrad Hilberry and Jack Ridl have been dear friends for 30 years and are two of Michigan's literary treasures. Their distinct and rich poetic voices span their long friendship and respective Michwestern teaching careers. Transformations presents a special opportunity to hear them read together. Join us for a poetic dialogue exploring the spiritual journey in the creative work of these two poets, familiar to many in our community for their big hearts, great humor, and powerful rendering of our ordinary and extraordinary lives. A book signing will follow the readings. fee: $TBA