Snowflake Hockey Ice Skating Event for HDC MidAtlantic
Community Ice Skate
Get Together for a Saturday afternoon to cool off and skate with the Snowflake Hockey Club
- Joining US: Philadelphia Flyer Doug Crossman
- Thanks to Our Sponsors below, skating supports the HDC MidAtlantic
- Join anytime between 12-3 pm
- Skate Rental Included
- Family Friendly, All Levels Event
- Never been to Regency Ice Rink? Get directions here.
- $10 Adults & Teens 12 +, $5 Kids < 12
- It is chilly in the rink! Please dress appropriately.
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) MidAtlantic
Life events happen to all of us, but they should never mean the choice between paying rent or utility bills and purchasing food for your family - but they often do. Whether struggling with reduced hours at work, loss of employment, car repairs, death of a family member, personal medical issues, or caring for a loved one, the HDC MidAtlantic Hope & Opportunity Fund has supported 154 households, with nearly $100,000 given directly to residents in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland as they navigate the unexpected.
HDC MidAtlantic. (n.d.). About Us. HDC Web. Retrieved 07,04,2022, from https://hdcweb.org/about/
Check Out “HDC Residents Share Their Stories”
Click here to view HDC’s 2021 Impact Report
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
Thank you Sponsors!
Click on the sponsor below to learn more about Our Local Lancaster Small Businesses that helped to make this possible.
Tai Chi with Keith, Tuesdays 5-5:45 PM Every Week!
A blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people. Tai Chi Easy is an evidence-based health intervention that works for any population. It uses slow and careful movement without strain to strengthen the body’s own healing forces and is medically proven to support disease prevention, accelerate healing, and reduce stress.
This class can be practiced standing, walking, sitting in a chair and even lying down. In this 45 minute class we will explore Embodiment, Breath, and Gentle Movement. All abilities welcomed and celebrated.
Lancaster Wellness Collab for Our Studio Membership Community
Lancaster Wellness is the healthcare practice that focuses on you and your health goals. Our Medical & Wellness clinic is about returning to the roots of medicine and strengthening the doctor-patient relationship, with an authentic hometown feel. Visit our website here to discover all that we have to offer.
Collab Details for Our Studio Community
Studio Community Members receive a 10% discount on Direct Primary Care Fees and other selected services offered.
Use Discount Code:
WESTEND
at checkout and contact Lancaster Wellness here for more discount information.
Meet the Team
My name is Dr. Shavkat Ruziev, and I provide an integrative approach of both western and complementary medicine in my practice. Previously, for over 15 years I worked within Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Outpatient Medicine, and as a hospitalist, as well. For three of those years, I dedicated myself to treating patients for weight loss and performing esthetic procedures. I have worked in local healthcare settings such as UPMC Pinnacle, WellSpan, and St. Luke’s University Health systems and gained many valuable relationships along the way. Since practicing medicine, my core interests have always been preventive medicine, lifestyle modifications, weight loss, and aesthetics. I believe healthcare should be provided in a 360 degree manner to treat the mind, body, and soul. With a combination of well-researched interventions and holistic medicine, Lancaster Wellness will be able to provide the highest healthcare and make your wellness a priority.
My name is Donovan Carper. As a Master’s Prepared Registered Nurse, ACE-certified personal trainer, and ACE certified weight management specialist, my goal is to share research-backed lifestyle strategies to help improve the lives of others. I have devoted my life and career to learning about disease prevention, management, and treatment. I have seen first hand the suffering and sadness chronic disease can cause. My goal is to prevent this suffering and minimize dependency on the healthcare system by guiding people to help them achieve optimal health using fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions.
My name is Christa Galczynski. I am a Nurse Practitioner at Lancaster Wellness. I became a nurse practitioner because of my passion for patient-centered care. I strive to educate my patients and provide them with the care they deserve, as well as the resources they need in order to live a healthy lifestyle and best manage their medical conditions. Lancaster Wellness aligns perfectly with my goals because we focus on 360 degree patient care, medical weight loss, primary care, and aesthetic services, allowing us to take care of the whole aspect of the patient and not solely focus specifically on their medical condition. We take a holistic approach to our care, with lifestyle changes and medical interventions as necessary.
Pranayama Flow, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm, $9, with Tommy M.
Prana “life force” Yama “control”
This soft, physical practice leads us through a gentle Vinyasa Flow incorporating focused Pranayama practices. Practitioners will deepen their understanding of breathwork and explore the effects of various breathing techniques experienced through Our mind and body. Led by Tommy M, this class is accessible for all Practitioners as he guides Our Class through various options for all bodies & levels of experience. An experience that not only allows one to feel rejuvenated, but also develop new and deeper breathwork tools and skills.
- $9 on or after 7:00 pm Class & Included in Our Community Membership
- Calming class accessible for beginners to seasoned Practitioners
Research has begun to support this traditional wisdom. A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that practicing a mindful, slow breathing (10 breaths per minute or fewer) was associated with “increased comfort, relaxation, pleasantness, vigor and alertness, and reduced symptoms of arousal, anxiety, depression, anger, and confusion.” An engaged breath practice can help lower your heart rate and blood pressure, as well as relieve minor fatigue, according to medical research. When you practice pranayama, you may notice a change in your energy levels, the temperature of your body, or even your emotional state as you practice.
Acleo. (2022, July 25). What is pranayama? Yoga Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2022, from https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/beginners/how-to/pranayama/
Tracey Davis is Subbing this Summer!
We are so happy to welcome back Tracey as she substitutes classes and practices with us in Our Studio this summer!
Classes: 7/15: 8:30-9:30 am, 7/22: 8:30-9:30 am, 8/01: 5:30-6:30 pm, 8/08: 5:30-6:30 pm
About Tracey
Tracey began her journey almost 30 years ago when she started practicing yoga as a means to help physically facilitate her career as a modern dancer. Over time she began to see yoga as an art form similar in many ways to dance. She has a Master’s Degree in Dance and Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and after years of teaching modern dance and choreography at colleges, universities and dance centers, Tracey shifted her teaching focus to yoga. She earned her yoga teacher certification with Briala Silva in 2012 and she currently teaches in Lancaster, PA. . In 2019 she wrote and published a book, Speaking Shapes: 52 Lesson Plans to Inspire a Creative and Meaningful Yoga Practice. She is also currently enrolled in the 2022/2023 Duke Health and Wellness Coach Training program and plans to become an Integrated Health Coach after earning her certification. As a yoga teacher, Tracey hopes to impart her love of the body's capacity for movement and her passion for investigating the body-mind connection with her students. Tracey’s classes utilize themes, creative sequencing and imagery to unite breath and movement. She enjoys seeing her students find their own unique dance within their individual practices.
Sun Ashtanga Primary Series: NEW! Sandie Rodriguez, Wed. 7-8 pm, $9 Class
New Class Ashtanga Yoga on Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm for only $9.00 in Lancaster PA.
This Flow will ignite upward energy.
Including Surya Namaskar, portions of Ashtanga, followed by a cooling meditation for balanced discipline and Practice.
The mid-week pick- up for energy and brightness.
This class is suitable for those that have had 3+ Yoga Classes previously.
$9 Evening Class, Members unlimited
In studio
This class is for Students that wish to add to their current Practice.
Sandra Rodriguez Olmos
I Yoga journey in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in 2017. At Healing Cabo, I earned my national yoga certification and taught at a local architectural firm. I continued my yoga practice in Tehuacan, Puebla in Mexico, my home. There, I opened my own studio called Apapacho Yoga. I also taught in a local studio, called Sevana Yoga. Throughout my practice and continued training, I deepened my spiritual connection to yoga and it's meanings. Since moving to the United States, I have begun to focus on the chakras, mantras, mudras, and meditation, along with yoga. I have also attended various virtual yoga workshops which have helped to introduce me to new practices like Meso-american medicine. My yoga classes focus on promoting self healing and realization, peace, and deepening your connection with your surroundings.
Yin Yoga NOW Also Tuesday Mornings with Stephanie 10:30- 11:10 am!
Enjoy Yin Yoga with Stephanie another dat of the week! Join Steph on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11:30 am. Steph guides Students through a relaxing hour of Asana taken slowly. Poses are held for longer lengths of time increasing elasticity, flexibility, and overall mobility. Practitioners also benefit from taking the time to stay present with the breath promoting a deep release in the mind.
Beginners and seasoned Practitioners are welcomed
Normal class pricing
Props are used and available to borrow for all
Chakra Exploration & Flow: 8 Week Series with Megan, Mondays 6:45-8:00 pm
Chakra Exploration & Flow - An 8 Week Series
So what are these Chakras that we hear so much about in the yoga world?
Simply put, Chakras are vortexes of energy located along our spines, but they are so much more than that. Megan Hall-Bunty likes to look at the Chakra system as an ancient form of psychology. Working through our Chakras systematically will help us understand ourselves in a whole new way.
Employing asana, mudras (hand gestures), and bandhas (locking/engaging muscles in certain areas of the body), Megan will lead this 75 minute class in an explorative way, allowing you to engage, ask questions, and be curious.
What to Expect:
- 20 – 30 Minutes of Asana (poses) and Gentle Movement
- 30 – 45 Minutes of Meditation, Mudras, Bandhas, and Discussion
Each week will also include a brief introduction to the Chakra system, as well as a quick recap of the previous week. You do not need to attend every week. However, if you will be on vacation and would like to join virtually or receive a recording of the class, please let Megan know ahead of time here. You must register ahead of time for the virtual class if you’d like the recording.
Please note that this is not meant to be a lecture. You are not required to engage in the discussion, but your input and questions are valued and encouraged!
This special series is exchanged the same way as regular classes.
June 13 – Week 1: Root Chakra
June 20 – Week 2: Sacral Chakra
June 27 – Week 3: Solar Plexus Chakra
(No Class July 4)
July 11 – Week 4: Heart Chakra
July 18 – Week 5: Throat Chakra
July 25 – Week 6: Third Eye Chakra
(No Class Aug 1)
Aug 8 – Week 7: Crown Chakra
Aug 15 – Week 8 Integration: Putting It All Together
Megan is a 700 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher who believes that yoga should be an accessible practice for every single person, no matter their body type, gender, religious affiliation, or background. She encourages her students to listen to their bodies and move in ways that serve their body, mind, and soul in that moment. Megan is a wife, mother of two elementary-aged children, and a cat-mom. She has held many jobs including preschool aide, piano teacher, and professional musician. She owns a small outdoor yoga studio in East Hempfield, Unity Life Yoga, and is also the Manager at West End Yoga. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, sewing, playing the piano, and reading books about religion and spirituality. Check out her webpage.
Morning Meditation, Thursdays In- Studio & Virtual 6-6:30 am, Pay What You Can
This class is designed to both ground and energize students for the day ahead using both the power of the breath and the power of the mind. Classes may vary with different forms of breathwork, guided meditations, and visualizations. Occasionally we will explore the origins of modern meditation by diving into the roots of Yogic and Buddhist meditation.
Beginners welcome
In studio and virtual
Community Scale pricing makes this accessible for all
Keith Silliman is an avid meditator and yoga practitioner. He began meditating daily six years ago and has deeply studied Soto Zen. He came to yoga to aid in dealing with the aftermath of chemotherapy several years ago. By practicing steadfastly, he has seen profound transformation in both his physical and mental health.
Keith has trained in life coaching and has also been very involved in men's work for the past several years, primarily with the Samurai Brotherhood. He is deeply passionate about personal growth and firmly believes that interpersonal group work is an important tool in becoming one's best self, in addition to the embodied practices of meditation and yoga. Be sure to follow Keith on IG for motivation, tips, and more.
Community Flow Yoga, Pay What You Can, Sundays 9-10 am, at Musser Park Rain or Shine!
Join us every Sunday morning at Musser Park from 9-10 am for a Vinyasa Flow! This class is VERY special to us- for years it has been apart of Our summer joys. If you are NEW to Yoga, if you are an avid Practitioner, have a mat, need to borrow a mat, need to bring the stroller with Tot in tow, or are just in visiting then this class is for you! Pay what you can is a scale pricing- purchase any of the class pass options ahead of time and pay online or cash, CC, & Venmo of any amount to the park and pay when you arrive.
We can't wait to see you and to enjoy the sounds of nature, sunshine, and beauty of the park in Practice!
