Community
Classes & Events
Upcoming Classes.
Step into a place where you can connect, relax, and rejuvenate. Our community space is here for you, offering a sanctuary in the heart of our neighbourhood.
Explore a variety of classes and events designed to support your well-being. Our community classes focus on mind-body connection, joyful movement, nervous system regulation, and tools to help you build resilience.
FAQs
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All class registration sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend after purchasing, please contact us at community@fmuptown.com to transfer your registration to a friend who can attend in your place.
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Entrance: Please proceed directly downstairs upon entering the clinic to avoid congestion at the entrance and reception area.
Footwear: Outdoor footwear is not permitted in the community space. Please remove all footwear at the bottom of the stairs and use the provided shoe rack for storage. Indoor slip-on sandals are available if needed.
Washrooms: Washrooms are conveniently located on the lower level, adjacent to the community space.
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Parking options vary depending on the date and time of your class. Please refer to the details below:
Monday to Friday: Partial access to the FMU parking lot + street parking or Uptown city lot parking only.
Wednesday and Thursday evenings: Pierce Family Vision parking spots are available after 7 pm. All other parking spots are open for use after 6 pm.
Weekends: Full access to the FMU parking lot.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Nov 13
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Nov 18
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Nov 20
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Authentic Relating and the Practice of Circling® | Karma Class
Authentic Relating and Circling® offers an opportunity to be truly seen for who you are. In this practice, we gather as a small group to connect, focusing on one person at a time, and sharing reflections that celebrate their unique presence. As a karma class, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region—supporting both personal growth and the community.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Nov 25
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Nov 27
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Dec 2
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Dec 4
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Menopause: Am I Crazy or is this Normal?
Join us for Menopause: Am I Crazy or is this Normal?, a 1-hour workshop led by Dr. Tina Sestan, N.D., and Gloria Vaughan, Functional Medicine Health Coach. This session will empower women with valuable education, actionable steps for managing peri/menopause, and the opportunity to connect and share experiences within a supportive community.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Dec 9
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Dec 11
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Authentic Relating and the Practice of Circling® | Karma Class
Authentic Relating and Circling® offers an opportunity to be truly seen for who you are. In this practice, we gather as a small group to connect, focusing on one person at a time, and sharing reflections that celebrate their unique presence. As a karma class, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region—supporting both personal growth and the community.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Dec 16
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Dec 18
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga | 12 Class Bundle
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Nov 11
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
FREE Core Essentials Yoga
Join us for a FREE 60-minute Core Essentials Yoga class led by Christine! This is a special opportunity for the community to experience her teaching style and explore our welcoming community space. The class emphasizes a thoughtfully curated series of postures and movements to strengthen your core and build a stable, resilient body.
Spaces are limited, so please RSVP only if you are sure you can attend and plan to participate. We look forward to seeing you on the mat!
The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause explores the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Nov 4
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Nervous System Harmony: An Evening of Somatic Practices & Breathwork
Join us for an enriching evening of nervous system regulation through somatic exercises, conscious breathwork, and community connection. This workshop is designed to deepen your mind-body connection, release stress and tension, and support emotional healing. Led by experienced facilitators from Release Breathwork, you'll explore practices that boost energy, enhance self-awareness, and promote personal growth.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Oct 30
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? In this class, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Oct 28
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Oct 23
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Parenting Stress & Burnout: Strategies for a Happier Home
Join Dr. Jen Forristal for a free, one-hour workshop on Parenting Stress & Burnout: Strategies for a Happier Home. Discover practical tools to reduce daily chaos, prioritize your well-being, and foster resilience in your parenting. This live, interactive session will provide actionable insights to help you recharge and create a balanced, harmonious household. Register to join for free!
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Oct 21
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Authentic Relating and the Practice of Circling® | Karma Class
Authentic Relating and Circling® offers an opportunity to be truly seen for who you are. In this practice, we gather as a small group to connect, focusing on one person at a time, and sharing reflections that celebrate their unique presence. As a karma class, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region—supporting both personal growth and the community.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Oct 16
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Oct 9
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Community Acupuncture for Women: Journey to Menopausal Wellness
This session is specifically designed for women navigating through perimenopause or menopause. Through targeted acupuncture treatments, Dr. Tina, ND aims to restore balance and alleviate discomfort during your menopause journey.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Oct 7
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Oct 2
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Sep 30
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Sep 25
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Sep 23
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Sep 18
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Mon, Sep 16
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | Wed, Sep 11
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | 16-Class Bundle
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Core Essentials Yoga with Christine | 8-Class Bundle
Are you ready to build strength, stability, and confidence from the ground up? The Core Essentials Yoga class is your chance to do just that. Over eight weeks, you'll engage in a series of postures and movements specifically designed to strengthen your core, improve balance, and enhance your overall well-being.
Let's Collab
Let's Collab
Are you a local instructor or facilitator with a class or workshop that aligns with our focus on the mind-body connection? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us to explore collaboration opportunities and bring your offering to the FMU community.