Yoga
at
New Dawn Arts Center
Starting November 8th, New Dawn Arts will hold yoga classes three days a week!
All classes are drop-in with the option to register online HERE.
NOW! Every Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am with certified instructor Paula Lashua-Brisbois!
NOW! Every Wednesday, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm with certified instructor Paula Lashua-Brisbois!
(Starting November 8th) Every Saturday, 10:00 - 11:00 am with yoga teacher in-training Reba Frederics
$10/class - Register here or pay at the class
Beginner Yoga Class: adults, teens, seniors, all abilities welcome!
Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes early so that class can start on time.
If you have any questions about any of our classes, please email us at info@newdawnarts.org.
Paula Lashua Brisbois
Certified Instructor
Paula Lashua-Brisbois is an Ashburnham native who completed her yoga teacher training in 2005 through Frog Pond Yoga in Princeton MA. Paula has taught a variety of class styles such as: hatha yoga (breath and movement) on the mat; yoga with a chair; children's yoga; family yoga; forest yoga (outdoors). In addition to being a yoga teacher, Paula is an occupational therapist which lends a greater level of understanding to anatomy and movement.
Reba Frederics
Yoga Teacher in Training
Reba is a CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher) Candidate currently completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Frog Pond Yoga Centre in Princeton MA. She is a graduate of the Palouse Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course based on the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Reba lives in Westminster with her partner, her daughter, and her mother on a small family farm with horses, chickens, dogs, and frogs. She homeschools her daughter and loves to read, crochet, ride her horse, go for walks in the woods, and of course, practice yoga.
Tuesday’s Chair Yoga with Paula: Join Paula Tuesday mornings for YOGA with a Chair. Yoga with a Chair includes warm ups/exercises (postures) while seated and standing; making it accessible for all levels. Yoga's many benefits include stretching, strengthening, balance and body awareness while focusing on the breath and quieting the mind. Yoga supports our overall health, vitality and independence!
Wednesday’s Yoga with Paula: Join Paula Wednesday evenings for Hatha YOGA. Hatha YOGA is a foundational branch of yoga that emphasizes the balance between the body and mind through a series of postures (asanas) and breathing techniques. This gentle to moderate level class focuses on body alignment, strength, flexibility, balance, endurance and mindfulness through movement and meditation. YOGA promotes our overall health, vitality and well-being on and off the mat! Modifications are offered and encouraged; participants should be able to comfortably get up and down from the floor.
Saturday’s Yoga with Reba: Beginning November 8th, join Reba for Hatha yoga on Saturday mornings at 10. Hatha yoga is all about bringing inner balance and peace, and Reba’s classes are slow flow, beginner-friendly and meant for all experience levels to enjoy. The focus will be on gentle stretching and mindful self-awareness. Yoga mats and props will be available for use during class, or you may bring your own. Reba offers modifications using a chair if getting down onto the mat is not accessible or comfortable.