Registration

Registration for Fall 2024 has now closed.

The Keep Well Antigonish Exercise and Wellness Program is open to seniors (55+) in Antigonish Town and County.  Registration is free.

The Keep Well Antigonish program offers a variety of classes, including: chair yoga, general fitness, and Nia.

Chair Yoga is a modified form of yoga that is practiced while sitting in a chair or standing using the chair for support. The instructor leads participants through stretches and breathing exercises. Online participants should have an armless sturdy chair and room to move comfortably when seated or standing.

General Fitness exercises focus on strength, balance, and flexibility.  The instructor leads participants through exercises that can be done with or without weights and that can be modified to suit the participant’s needs.  Online participants should have an armless sturdy chair. Small hand weights are optional (hand weights could include household items such as canned goods).

Nia is non-impact movement that has elements of dance, yoga, and Tai Chi. The instructor teaches and leads participants through movement exercises with music. Participants are encouraged to move their bodies in ways that are comfortable to them.

In-person classes (People’s Place Library, Community Room)

CLASS IS FULL. Nia                             Friday 10am             Oct 4 – Dec 6 (10 weeks)

CLASS IS FULL. Chair Yoga                Friday 11:15am        Oct 4 – Dec 6 (10 weeks)

Online classes

Chair Yoga               Monday 10am          Oct 7 – Dec 16, no class Oct 14, Nov 11 (9 weeks)

General Fitness       Tuesday 10am         Oct 8 – Dec 10 (10 weeks)

Before starting this exercise program, we ask you to take a few minutes to complete the Get Active Questionnaire (click here).  This short questionnaire provides recommendations for how to safely increase your physical activity and whether you should check with a health care provider before starting an exercise class. The Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ) and the GAQ Reference Document (click here) are for your information. You do not need to pass the forms into us.