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Chair Yoga and Guided Meditation Classes at Stratford Library

Health and Fitness

January 4, 2023

From: Stratford Library

Instructor: Laurie Trupp

This unique one hour class will combine gentle chair yoga poses with relaxing guided meditation at the beginning and end of class. The yoga poses will be done seated, as well as standing with the chair used as a prop for balance. The postures will focus on strength, flexibility and balance, while the guided meditations will increase mindfulness to relax and renew body, mind and spirit.

This program is funded by the Guillaine Dale Memorial
Chair Yoga/Meditation at Stratford Library

The Stratford Library is offering Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation classes for area residents running Thursdays, 11 am – 12 pm for four sessions, February 2-March 2 (No class on 2.16). Instructor Laurie Trupp returns to the Library with unique one-hour classes for anyone looking to heal, grow in strength, flexibility and stamina---no matter what the fitness level. The classes are free and open to the public.

Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation combines gentle chair yoga poses with relaxing guided meditation at the beginning and end of classes. The yoga poses will be done seated, as well as standing with the chair used as a prop for balance. The postures will focus on strength, flexibility and balance, while the guided meditations will increase mindfulness to relax and renew the body, mind and spirit.

Laurie Trupp is a Stratford resident, an artist and a certified Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Teacher. For over 18 years, Laurie has been teaching gentle yoga, chair yoga and guided meditation in Stratford, Trumbull and Milford. Laurie graduated with a BFA from the University of Bridgeport, and received her 200 hour Yoga Teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Besides a lifelong passion for yoga and meditation, she also enjoys oil painting, hiking and organic gardening. Her love of nature is a theme often woven throughout her teachings.

Chair Yoga & Guided Mediation will be held in the Stratford Library’s Lovell Room. Participants should wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is required for each session: www.stratfordlibrary.org/events. This program is funded by the Guillaine Dale Memorial.

Date: Thursdays, February 2-March 2, 2023
Four Sessions Offered February 2-March 2 (No class on 2.16)

Time and Location: 11 am – Noon, Lovell Room, Free!

Registration is required for each session:
https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/9988637
Each class limited to 25 participants

For further information call: 203.385.4162.