STRESS REDUCTION FOR SENIORS

There will be a FREE DEMO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR STRESS REDUCTION class on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2 - 3:30pm at Nina Iser Cultural Center, 4720 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL  34119. If you are curious about the topic, this is a great way to find out more and to enjoy some of the practices offered. We will be doing some gentle relaxing stretches (on a chair), talking about the physiology of stress and sharing some techniques that can give a greater ability to meet the stresses of everyday life and aging. Pre-registration is required.   A six week class will be offered starting Tuesday, Jan.6  2-4 pm. Call or email for info/registration: 413-230-1518, jean.erlbaum@verizon.net.

 

  The instructor, Jean Erlbaum, M.S., was trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at UMass Medical Center, Worcester, and has been teaching since 1972.  There is a reduced fee of $100. for the 6 week classes thanks to the support of the senior centers.   Pre-registration is required.  For more information about the classes,  please contact Jean at 413-230-1518 or jean.erlbaum@verizon.net.

 

WINTER 2026 Jean will be teaching in NAPLES, FL.

 

 

 

CHAIR YOGA CLASSES

 

Mondays 1:30-2:20 pm starting Jan. 12 at 

the Nina Iser Center,

4720 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples

5 weeks/$55

Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am starting Jan. 6 online 

(all are welcome; we have participants from all over US and 

Europe)     6 weeks/$45

Wednesdays 11am - 12 noon at Deauville Lakes Community,

East Naples, starting Jan.14.  5 weeks/$55

Class size is limited so please pre-register.  For more information/registration,  please contact Jean at 413-230-1518 or jean.erlbaum@verizon.net.

 

 

 

 

Spring 2026 Jean will be teaching in W. Massachusetts

 
  STRESS REDUCTION FOR SENIORS

Gentle stretching, deep relaxation and understanding 

the physiology of stress, giving us a path to living 

in the present moment with calm acceptance.

 

 This year this 6 week class will be sponsored by the Hadley Senior Center, starting Friday, May 15, 11am - 1pm. The class is specifically designed for seniors and will offer gentle stretches (done on or next to a chair), deep relaxation, traditional meditation and practical skills that can help us navigate the stress of daily life.  The classes will be open to seniors 55+ from all towns.  The instructor, Jean Erlbaum, M.S., was trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at UMass Medical Center, Worcester, and has been teaching in the Pioneer Valley since 1972.  There is a reduced fee of $100 thanks to the support of the senior center. Pre-registration is required.  For more information about the class,  please contact Jean at 413-230-1518 or jean.erlbaum@verizon.net.