Class Schedule – Winter 2023

Students must register for all classes

To Register contact the class instructor
Andrew Teufel info@duncanwellnesscentre.com 250-748-6600
Ana Phillipson anaishome@shaw.ca 250-709-3733

Duncan Wellness Centre Classroom at 301 Brae Rd., Duncan, BC – classroom limit is 14 people. You can also join us online with Zoom

For Zoom registering the day before will ensure that we can send you the classroom link in a timely manner.

Somatic Movement Education is a gentle system of movements performed lying down to relieve tension and pain and improve movement, posture and flexibility.  It is a helpful process to prepare you to enjoy other activities and live with more comfort.

Somatic Series

Andrew Teufel will teach the theory of Somatics and movements specific to helping decrease tension, stress and pain – improve mobility, well-being, gait and posture. Andrew has been teaching Somatics for over 24 years.

Your instructor will teach the theory of Somatics as well as the movements specific to helping decrease tension, stress and pain – improve mobility, well-being, gait and posture.

No experience necessary. At these classes we take a class consensus and provide education and movement to help students be more comfortable and move with more ease.

Registration is required for the following Wednesday Evening Health series

Somatics for Shoulders
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Mar. 29 – Apr. 19, 2023
Instructor: Andrew Teufel, RMT RYT
Class fees: 4 class series – $70

Somatics for Walking Part 2
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Apr. 26 – May 17, 2023
Instructor: Andrew Teufel, RMT RYT
Class fees: 4 class series – $70

Being Somatics

At these classes we take a class consensus and provide education and movement to help students be more comfortable and move with more ease.

Wednesdays: Noon – 1:00pm
Mar. 29 – May 24, 2023
Instructor: Andrew Teufel, RYT
Class fees: $15 per class (drop in)
$70 for 5 classes, $130 for 10

Fridays: Noon – 1:00pm
Mar. 31 – May 26, 2023
Instructor: Andrew Teufel, RYT
Class fees: $15 per class (drop in)
$70 for 5 classes, $130 for 10

Somatic Yoga

A blend of Somatics and Hatha Yoga, Somatic Yoga is a system of mindful movements designed to increase awareness of the body and mind during postures, creating comfort, and building strength and flexibility.       

Registration is required for the following series     

Yoga and Somatics
Mondays: 10:00am – 11:00am
Mar. 20 – May 29, 2023
No classes Apr. 10 (Easter) and May 22 (Victoria Day)
Class fees: fees by donation
Instructor: Ana Philipson, RYT

Advanced Somatic Yoga with Hatha Yoga
Thursdays: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Mar. 23 – May 31, 2023
$198 for 11 classes
Instructor: Andrew Teufel, RMT RYT
Class fees: 10 class series $200

Tai Chi Gong

A combination of Tai Chi, Chi Gong, chanting and meridian tapping, guided meditation and education (on a variety of health issues, lifestyle, etc.). It is designed to heal the body, calm the mind, and bring clarity to one’s perception. The exercises in this class are gentle, calming, holistic and easy to follow and highly effective for pain and stress. There are sitting and standing components to this class. Jet continuously brings different exercises and ideas to his class as he continues to learn and evolve this style of spontaneous and creative teaching.

Check back later for schedule additions.

Notes

Equipment provided or you can bring your own yoga mat for appropriate classes. You do not need to wear gym clothing for Somatics classes but please wear loose, comfortable clothing.