SPRING 2025  in T.F. and Northampton, MA

        STRESS REDUCTION FOR SENIORS

There will be a FREE DEMO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR STRESS REDUCTION class on Wednesday, May 14, 2 - 3:30pm at the Hadley Senior Center, 46 Middle St., Hadley, MA 01035. 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. All seniors 55+ from all towns are welcome to come. Pre-registration is required. Two six week classes (one at 40 Center St., Northampton, one at the Gill-Montague senior center) will be offered starting May 21. 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 2025 Jean will be teaching in NAPLES, FL.

 

 

 

CHAIR YOGA CLASSES

 

Mondays 1-2 pm starting Jan. 13 at 

the Nina Iser Center,

4720 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples

5 weeks/$55

Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am starting Jan. 7 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.22.  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 2025 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 Gill-Montague Senior Center, 62 5th St., Turners Falls, Ma., Thursdays 3:30 - 5:15 pm, starting May 22. 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.