Spirited Art ® is an optimistic, creative painting class for folks who want to learn the basics of acrylic painting in the company of great friends. In each class, we will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home. Spend some time and relax with us. You may learn a little color theory, perspective and be introduced to the elements of design. Classes will be facilitated by Katharine Schkloven, owner of Spirited Art!

This fun and connecting class will be held weekly on Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm at The Greater Pittston YMCA on the second level outside of the gym. No art experience necessary! All materials are provided.

*Class is for ages 60+

*Registration is required* For registration assistance, contact Courtnie Perri, Wellbeing Initiative Coordinator at 570-931-4355 or [email protected]

To view the class flyer, click here.

Class now begins WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH at 3:00PM at the Hazleton Area Public Library, located at 55 North Church Street, Hazleton, PA, 18201 in the community room.

Green Street Entrance will be available. 

“Find your Center” and ground your mind, spirit, and body in this gentle chair yoga class. This class is truly for EVERYONE. Our class is aimed to assist in stress reduction, increase socialization and self-confidence, all while increasing strength, mobility, and range of motion. Movements are inspired by the ancient practice of Qigong, with cross-body side to side motions that will increase balance in mind, spirit, and body. Poses will be practices seated and standing as we listen to some of our favorite tunes from the past and present.

Registration is required due to limited spacing. Maximum 15 participants per session. For assistance registering, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at 570-931-5764 or [email protected]

For more information, view the flyer here

This fun class is led by 200 hour registered yoga instructor, Lisa Molendini! Class is held on the first and third Monday of the month from 4:45-5:45PM at St. John’s Evangelist Lower Church Hall (35 William Street, Pittston).

Centered Together is a caregiver and child yoga class for children ages 3-8 years old that focuses on family connection through yoga-inspired movement and breathwork. Specialized instructor Lisa Molendini utilizes both old and new songs to assist in fostering self-regulation that can be used both on and off the mats, all while participants spend time together and make new friends! Class will begin with a story or craft together and then transition to movement.

Please bring your own yoga mat and drink as desired and dress comfortably for movement. A limited number of mats will be provided.

This class is FREE and open to the community!

To view the class flyer, click here.

Reduce Stress & Increase Socialization!

These two workshops are led by 200 HR RYT Lisa Mo and aims to aide in stress reduction and increase socialization. Through this gentle class, participants will practice mindfulness techniques and poses while seated and standing using a chair for support. Additionally, movements inspired by the ancient practice of qigong will be incorporated with cross-body and side-to side motions to strengthen the mind, body, and spirit.

These workshops will take place at The Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad Street, Pittston) in The Cosgrove Room on Monday, May 6th & 20th from 10:30-11:30AM. These workshops are FREE and open to the community!

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Join specialized instructor, Lisa Mo, for this creative workshop at West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston) on May 20th at 6:30PM! 

What is a vision board? A vision board is a piece of art you create to be an excellent tool that serves as a tangible reminder of your goals, affirmations, and dreams for the future.

Within this workshop, participants will settle in and quiet their minds with a guided meditation to set intentions of what they’d like to manifest in their lives. Then, the workshop will shift into full arts and crafts mode where participants scour magazines to collage together a visual representation of what they’d like to invite into their lives in the coming months. Participants can bring along any printed or found pictures/words that they would like to specifically include in their vision board (i.e. specific vacation spot, goal, purchase you’re saving up for, yoga poses you’re striving towards, etc.)

All supplies for this workshop are provided! 

To view this workshop flyer, click here.

This energizing class is led by Allie O’Kane, 500 HR RYT and is held on Wednesdays from 6:45-7:45PM at The Greater Pittston YMCA in The Group Exercise Room. 

Tuesdays from 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM at the GWV YMCA!

Join Yoga Flow with Lisa Mo for gentle yoga for all levels on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 pm. Class is one hour in length and will be appropriate for students with any level of experience- from the beginner to the experienced yogi! Participants will be encouraged to tailor their experience to suit their own needs- a chance to stretch, relax, breathe, or somewhere in between, all while working out your body, mind, and spirit. Give yourself this time to reconnect with your body and breath, quiet the mind, and hit the “reset” button on your day. Enjoy some well deserved “me” time in the midst of your busy schedule. Please bring your yoga mat, water, and dress comfortably for movement. If you do not have a mat, there will be mats and yoga props available to borrow. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class time to sign in and set up your space.

Registration Required. If you need assistance registering, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764

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Classes begin Friday, March 1st in the Cafe!

Classes will be held on the first and third Friday of each month

Come join us to learn how nutrition is a key factor in mental health. It can be difficult to understand just how it impacts your mind, emotions, and feelings. There are many valuable nutrients in the food we eat every day, and it is important to know how those nutrients affect our mental health. In this class, you will learn about different foods, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients impact your mood and overall mental health. We will also explore, taste, and prepare new ingredients and recipes that we can implement in our everyday lives to improve our mood through food!

Registration Required. If you need assistance registering, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764

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Groove & Grow with Me is held monthly on Sundays from 1-2PM at the YMCA Family Mericle Center! (1122 Oak Street, Pittston) *Enter through left set of doors.

This fun class is instructed by Board Certified Music Therapist Kirsten Gillern and is a caregiver/child music class for ages 6 months to 6 years that provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to join their child’s world through musical play.

Kirsten approaches music as a medium for play and exploration that will promote developmental growth. Not only does this class provide opportunities for the children to grow in their language, social, emotional, and cognitive skills but it also provides opportunities for the children to grow closer in their relationships with their parents and caregiver! Overall, this class will provide children with a safe space to learn, self-express, and of course the tools in which to groove and grow together.

To view the class flyer, click here.

Join The WellBeing Initiative’s specialized instructor Donna Pretko for this Introduction to Mindfulness workshop on May 11th from 10:00-11:00am at Pittston Memorial Library where participants will explore what mindfulness is, mindful communication, loving kindness, compassion, and perception. This workshop will include a body scan (relaxation of one body part at a time) and breath awareness.

Handouts will be provided to assist in bringing Mindfulness into your daily life. This practice can be done in chairs provided or a mat. A limited number of mats will be provided.

Thursdays from 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA!

In this empowering Kundalini yoga class, we will explore practices and techniques specifically designed to build self-confidence and cultivate a strong sense of self assurance and awareness. Kundalini yoga is known for its dynamic and transformative nature, allowing us to build a deep connection between the mind, spirit, and body. Self- confidence is a vital aspect of mental health and well-being, and through this practice we will tap into our inner strength and unlock our true potential. We will explore specific sequences and movement to promote a sense of being grounded, stability, empowerment, and tension release.

Please see the flyer for more class details here

For more information or assistance registering, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764.

Join 200 Hour Registered Yoga Instructor, Donna Pretko, on Monday evenings from 6:15-7:15PM at St. John’s Evangelist Parish (35 William Street, Pittston) Enter at Lower Church Hall (on Church Street) for a relaxing and calming experience.

This class uses meditation, compassionate yoga poses, and pranayama (breathing practice) to release stress and calm the mind and body. Each week will explore different practices and topics.

Mind: understand mindfulness through meditation, mindful eating, loving kindness, communication, and gratitude practices.

Body: Explore compassionate yoga; a yoga practice for everybody, all bodies and all levels.

Breath: Learn breathing practices to calm and center yourself, reducing reactivity and stress.

You will leave this class with an assortment of tools (in handout form) for daily practice outside of class.

Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one! Bring a blanket for added comfort if desired. A journal may be helpful to record thoughts, insights, or notes.

To view the class flyer, click here.

Breathwork, Pranayama, and Meditation are some of the most powerful tools to improve your mental and physical health. Scientific studies have proven mental benefits like stress reduction, insomnia prevention, and emotion control as well as physical benefits like pain relief and a boost to the immune system.

In this class, after a gentle asana warmup, we will use different breathing techniques that will remind you to breathe fully and deeply, boost your energy levels, help to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, all while healing mind and body, and bringing us to a higher state of meditation. An open mind and an open heart are recommended for this practice. Class will be led by 200-hour RYT and Certified Breathwork Instructor, Bob Ruddy.

Please bring a mat if desired, a limited number will be provided.

This relaxing class will be held weekly on Thursdays from 10:00-11:00AM at The West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Avenue, Pittston. 

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Mindfulness Through Music will be held monthly on Sundays from 2:00-3:00PM at The YMCA Mericle Family Center (1122 Oak Street, Pittston) *Enter through the left set of doors. 

In this class, Board Certified Music Therapist Kirsten Gillern utilizes music to help participants learn and reinforce skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and aims to overall relieve stress. By participating in this group, you will learn how to respond to your environment rather than react, and gain the tools to enhance the quality of your everyday life. No music experience necessary!

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International Fusion Dance Class is an all inclusive class regardless of age, gender, or capabilities. This fun and upbeat class focuses on a number of different international dances such as Bollywood, Hawaiian, Belly Dancing, and more! Class is focused on breathing techniques that assist in connecting and aligning the body and spirit. Combination of these different dances contribute to a great workout, while decreasing stress and building confidence that is essential for a healthy lifestyle and mind!

This fun class is run by specialized instructor Dawn Quinones and takes place on Fridays from 4:00-5:00PM in the group exercise room at The Greater Pittston YMCA! 

*Appropriate work out attire is required (No open-toe shoes/heels, movement restricting clothing)

This class is FREE and open to the community!

To view the class flyer, click here.

Class Begins Monday, February 5th at 6:00 PM

Line dance is an upbeat class that is fun for all ages and capabilities. The movement taught assists in building and strengthening core, muscle, and cognitive memory. Class is geared towards reducing stress levels while learning different dance and fitness techniques that can be practiced at home or in a group setting!

This fun class is run by specialized instructor Dawn Quinones and takes place on Mondays from 6:00PM – 7:00 PM in the group exercise room at The Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA! 

Registration Required. If you need assistance registering, contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764

This class is FREE and open to the community!

To view the class flyer, click here

Line Dance Fitness is an upbeat class that is fun for all ages and capabilities. The movement taught assists in building and strengthening core, muscle, and cognitive memory. Class is geared towards reducing stress levels while learning different dance and fitness techniques that can be practiced at home or in a group setting!

This fun class is run by specialized instructor Dawn Quinones and takes place on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30PM in the group exercise room at The Greater Pittston YMCA! 

*Appropriate work out attire is required (No open-toe shoes/heels, movement restricting clothing)

This class is FREE and open to the community!

To view the class flyer, click here.

Classes begin Thursday, April 11th at Osterhout Free Library, located at 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701 in the third-floor conference room. Elevator access available. 

Qigong (pronounced ‘chee gong’ is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. Addressing all three aspects of the total person: Mental/Emotional (Qi), Spiritual (Shen) and the Physical (Jing), this class gives a simple and effective way to align and balance all three aspects that compromise our total being. To improve overall well-being, all 3 systems need to be working in harmony. Unprocessed thoughts and emotions, a.k.a, stress, takes on the mind, spirit, and body can have an immense impact on out well-being. Come join us to learn a 25-minute daily routine for self-empowerment and start the path to a more healthy, balanced, peaceful life. View the flyer for more details!

Class is FREE and open to the community.

For more information, contact Wellbeing Initiative Program Coordinator, Alexis Kulish, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764.

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Qi Gong Infused Yoga is held by 200 hour registered yoga instructor, Donna Pretko! Class is held weekly on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00PM at LCCC Pittston Center, Room #4. 

Qi translates to subtle breath or vital energy. Gong translates to skills cultivated through steady practice. These words describe an ancient practice that harnesses the power of breath, movement, and intention setting to create health and balance within the mind and body.

This class includes asana (yoga) poses, breathwork, meditation, acupressure holds, self-massage, and energy clearings to amplify the healing power of your mind, body, and spirit. The result is deep love, appreciation, and acceptance of yourself just as you are now. The combined practices focus on energy, helping it to flow freely. People tend to feel their best mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually when their energy flows freely.

Please bring a mat as desired, a limited number will be provided. No experience necessary.

To view the class flyer, click here. 

Classes begin Tuesday, March 19th from 6-7:30 PM at Gather Community Space in Wilkes Barre. Gather Community Space is located at 97 S Franklin St, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701. Just a few steps from the GWV YMCA

12 spots are available per session

Have you ever wondered what playing a drum is like? Perhaps you have attended a drum circle before and would like to continue your experience. In this class we will build upon the natural sense of rhythm we play in an atmosphere both fun and relaxing. Drumming with others has been proven to increase relaxation, reduce stress, enhance social wellness through community building. Everyone is welcome and no previous experince id required. Class is limited to 12 participants due to instrument quantity, so registration is required.

For assistance registering or for further questions, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764.

Classes are FREE and open to the community.

To view the class flyer, click here

Calm your body, quiet your mind, and find your inner peace in this sound healing class!

Sound therapy uses various sound instruments to promote deep relaxation and calm the nervous system. This class is led by Rachael Wydra, RN, BSN, and mindfulness practitioner. Class will begin with discussing the health benefits of relaxation practices and how they can enhance your mental and physical wellbeing. Following brief discussion, participants will be guided to relax and engage in the sound healing journey. This is a great space for beginners looking to try something new and quiet their mind!

Participants may bring mats as desired, a limited number will be provided. Chairs provided as well. Please feel free to bring a pillow & blanket.

This relaxing class will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00PM at LCCC Pittston Center, 10 S. Main Street, Pittston. *Room 10

To view the class flyer, click here.

Classes will now be held Wednesdays from 10:00AM-11:30AM at GWV YMCA!

This accessible and adaptable uplifting 90-minute adult group class for all levels and ages will include Chair Tai Chi and Yoga. It is adaptable for participants sitting in chairs or those using mats. The class will also teach strategies to help deal with stress like breathing techniques, deep meditation, and group encouragement. This class will provide a socialization outlet that will positively impact all domains of wellness!

Registration Required. If you need assistance registering, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764

To view the class flyer, click here

Classes begin Saturday, February 24th in the Group Exercise Studio!

During this 60- minute class, you will be guided through a series of restorative yoga poses to connect the body and mind. Tibetan singing bowls will be placed on and around your body and struck, allowing you to feel their vibrations. The sounds and vibrations will help shift you into a space of peace. Vibrational sound therapy and restorative yoga is beneficial for stress management, anxiety, depression, sleep dysfunction, and chronic pain conditions. It is recommended to dress in lightweight clothing to allow the vibrations from the singing bowls to be felt by the body. Please bring a small pillow to maximize comfort in relaxation. Mats are available to borrow if needed.

Registration Required. If you need assistance registering, contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764

This class is FREE and open to the community!

To view the class flyer, click here

Relax with specialized instructor, Rachael Wydra during this yin yoga class! Class will be held on Fridays, from 5:15-6:15PM at The Greater Pittston YMCA in The Group Exercise Room. 

Decrease stress, release tension, and improve flexibility in this relaxing and slow-paced class. Rachael will guide participants through mindful seated poses, gentle stretching, and breath work to assist in overall stress reduction. Poses will be held for several breaths to allow for deeper stretches and relaxation. This class allows one to slow down, be present, and enhance the mind, body, and spirit connection.

Participants may bring their own mat, or borrow one.

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Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:30am at GWV YMCA

There will be no class Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, “Yoga for Emotional Balance” welcomes all levels. This 60 minute SLOW-FLOW yoga class that incorporates movement, mindful meditation and breath work to explore our mind and body connection. Learn techniques to center yourself, reducing stress and promoting emotional balance into your life. No yoga experience is required, beginners welcome.  You are encouraged to wear layers to class to accommodate for warm or cool temperatures and bring water. Looking forward to seeing you there

Registration Required. If you need assistance registering, please contact Alexis Kulish, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-5764

To view the class flyer, click here