Unplug and recharge with an onsite book club! This is a great opportunity for MaineGeneral employees to make some social connections and meet others with similar interests. Bring your lunch, and get ready for a little self-care with Brene Brown’s book, ‘Braving the Wilderness’. Books will be available to borrow through the MGH library. Please indicate when you register if you will need a copy. We will have a variety of formats - large print, audio, etc. - for those who need accommodations.

Date: Monday, April 6-May 11; Noon-12:45 p.m. (6 sessions)

*MaineGeneral Employees Only

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Spring is an optimal time to revitalize your body with breath work. Learn to breathe more deeply with ancient yogic breathing techniques. As we deepen our focus and relax into the breath, going inward into meditation comes more easily. Over time, we will find this calming influence infiltrate all areas of our lives, improving cognitive skills, reducing emotional unheaval and restoring us to a more restful state of mind.

Date: Monday, April 13-May 18; 5:30-6:30 p.m. (6 sessions)

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

In the Western world, what some refer to as meditation is actually us practicing bringing our focus or concentration to rest on one focal point and learning to relax there. Many people find this a challenge in our world today with so many things we want to do and accomplish. In this class, we will learn and practice a different Dharana or concentration practice each week that can help us achieve a true meditative state so that we can reap all the benefits of true meditation. This is not a yoga class.

Date: Monday, April 13-27; 7-8 p.m. (3 sessions)

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Relax while listening to the soothing sounds of the crystal singing bowls, while being gently guided through a meditation focusing on your energy systems. You will also experience toning, a wonderful take-home tool that can help you maintain a clear energetic body. You will leave feeling balanced, aligned and renewed!

Date: Thursday, April 16; 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Deep breathing exercises have been shown to support blood flow, increase energy levels, stimulate the lympthaic system and improve digestion. Explore various deep breathing techniques and find the one that is perfect for you. Styles reviewed include deep belly breathing, unequal ration breathing and alternate nostril breathing.

Date: Thursday, April 16-30; 5:30-6:30 p.m. (3 sessions)

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

The commonality in life is simple, practical and empowering. It is important to find our purpose in life, move with flexibility in mind and body, and take time for ourselves. Join us as we explore the commonality in the Blue Zone’s Power 9® and learn how we can apply it to life in Maine.

Date: Friday, April 17 & 24; 5-6:30 p.m. (2 sessions)

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Chakras are energy centers in the body that are believed to influence the harmony between the body, mind and spirit. In this workshop, you will explore the seven main Chakras and how they affect your body, and learn what you can do to keep them balanced and energized.

Date: Sunday, April 19; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

It can be hard to focus on anything else when you are in pain. In this class, you will learn what you can do to better manage your pain and improve the quality of your daily life. A variety of treatment options will be discussed.

Date: Tuesday, April 21; 5:30-7 p.m.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.