Events in November 2026
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November 1, 2026(3 events) 8:00 am: Sunday Morning Flow – Jump start your Sunday and wake up your body with this invigorating, yet gentler Vinyasa Flow class. Each class includes warm up, pranayama, flowing asana series, meditation, and relaxation. This class is taught to all levels of strength and flexibility. Kimberly Newman Trillium Yoga Room 9:30 am: Yoga Lab – This is a class for all levels, beginners included! The first 60-minutes are all about finding structural alignment in yoga postures accompanied by time and pause for reflection. The forces of nature govern our bodies functions and well-being. There is an expanding force, a contracting force, a grounding and a rising force. We can look at each asana and see these forces working within our bodies. It’ is when we most efficiently harness the forces of nature inside of us that we can begin to move efficiently and sustainably through our lives! The final half hour will be a guided meditation inspired by the techniques of Yoga Nidra. A deep rest and reset. With Morgan Doyle $15 drop-in
Trillium Yoga Room 12:00 pm: Zazen Silent Sitting Meditation – Each session will begin with the Heart Sutra followed by two silent meditation periods of zazen separated by a brief kinhin, or walking meditation. If you have ever said to yourself during guided meditation, "I wish they would be quiet; I'm trying to meditate here" then Zazen is for you. A variety of seating is available, or you can bring your own. This sitting is open to the community for a free-will donation. More information: Dale Hobson Trillium Yoga Room |
November 2, 2026(2 events) 9:00 am: Dynamic Gentle Yoga – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Flow, Stretch & Rest – With Lori Dye. A gentle movement & yoga nidra experience with 30 minutes of gentle movement & stretching followed by 30 min yoga nidra guided rest meditation. This class feels deeply nurturing and calming to the nervous system. Rest and be well. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 3, 2026(5 events) 7:00 am: Yin - Stillness Lab – A gentle, introspective and progressive practice that cultivates inner strength, facia lubrication and vital organs health. Yin Yoga is a practice that promotes slowing down, where shapes are held in a relaxed and supported manner for a longer period of time, up to 5 minutes or more. This is class is beginner friendly and especially suitable for people who have mobility restrictions due to age, injuries or any other factor that might affect their range of motion. With Doe Gyory Drop-in, $11 Pre-registration required by 6:00 am via email.
Email “Attending” by 6:00AM to doewest73@gmail.com
Trillium Yoga Room 8:30 am: Rhythmic Movement – Rhythmic Movement is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basic. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:15 pm: Pilates – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 45 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
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November 4, 2026(3 events) 3:00 pm: Dynamic Gentle Yoga 2 – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega $15 - Drop-in
$100 - 10 class card
Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Wednesday Unwind – Wednesday Unwind is a relaxing yoga class incorporating pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and several yoga styles from gentle to Yin to vinyasa flow. the aim is to destress midweek, allowing us to finish the week with a calm mind, reduced physical tension, and peaceful outlook. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Kelly Burnham is a 500-hour E-RYT and a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With over ten years experience teaching yoga, she brings a broad background to her classes, including specialties, prenatal yoga and social justice in yoga.
Drop ins welcome. $15 drop in, or $120 for a ten class card.
Trillium Yoga Room 7:00 pm: Recovery Dharma – Guided Meditation Meetings with Louise T and others Recovery Dharma is a peer -led community that looks to Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to find freedom from the suffering of addiction. There is no fee, free will donations are appreciated. For more information, recoverydharma.org for contact Louise T Pdamrecoverydharma@gmail.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 5, 2026(5 events) 7:00 am: Yang - Movement Lab – Yang - Movement Lab t is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Pre-registration required by 6:00 am via email.
Email “Attending” by 6:00AM to doewest73@gmail.com
Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics 2 – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi 2 – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:00 pm: Pilates on Thursday – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 40 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
Trillium Yoga Room 6:15 pm: Beginner Yoga – Beginner Yoga serves as an introduction to asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath control), and meditation techniques. This class is designed for the absolute beginner with no previous experience in the practice of yoga. Typically, classes move through a centering and pranayama practice, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, and meditation, with physical practice as the primary focus. Robin’s mission is to create a space for transformation in which students can uncover their full potential; influenced by her studies with Kripalu teachers, this is a “yoga of inquiry”—a means to self-discovery. With Robin Collen. Class fee is by a free will donations, cash or check, Student donations will be given directly to a local organization that assists citizens with basic needs. To contact Robin, collenrl@potsdam.edu Bio: Robin received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2019. As a member of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, she taught yoga for five semesters. She has continued her yoga education through 75-hour trainings at Kripalu—(a) Teaching Pranayama: Essential Practices for Yoga Teachers, (b) Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching: Exploring the World Within and Teaching Kripalu Vinyasa: Breathe, Feel, Flow; she also received, at Kripalu, a Lakshmi Voelker 25-hour Chair Yoga Certification. Of great influence on Robin’s interest in yoga is her life-long study and teaching of dance. She has BS and MS degrees in dance from the University of Oregon and a PhD in Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Most recently, she taught in the Dance Program at SUNY Potsdam for 27 years—1998-2025. Along with yoga courses, she taught ballet, modern dance, dance history, Pilates, dance pedagogy, choreography, Laban Movement Analysis, and improvisation. Robin is a member of New York State DanceForce. Robin brings her knowledge and experiences from the dance world to her yoga teaching, consistently researching ways to make yoga available to everyone. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 6, 2026
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November 7, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: SWEAT Fitness – Kat Catimon, SWEAT Fitness Teacher, has been instructing group fitness classes for almost nine years, mostly strength & circuit training and indoor cycling. In her own life, Kat’s training includes weight lifting and she is an avid hiker. SWEAT Fitness classes are upbeat and leave you more energized than when you started. The classes use bodyweight and minimal equipment to improve your strength and overall fitness. Progressions and thoughtful movements will have your muscles burning in no time! This class is for moderate to advanced fitness levels with various modifications for those looking to improve. Contact: katcatimon@gmail.com, text or call 315-261-1960 Trillium Yoga Room 9:00 am: Community Yoga – Enjoy a variety of yoga teachers and practice styles. Come to 42 1/2 Elm Street, Trillium Yoga Room. Free will donations welcome, cash or check only. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 8, 2026(3 events) 8:00 am: Sunday Morning Flow – Jump start your Sunday and wake up your body with this invigorating, yet gentler Vinyasa Flow class. Each class includes warm up, pranayama, flowing asana series, meditation, and relaxation. This class is taught to all levels of strength and flexibility. Kimberly Newman Trillium Yoga Room 9:30 am: Yoga Lab – This is a class for all levels, beginners included! The first 60-minutes are all about finding structural alignment in yoga postures accompanied by time and pause for reflection. The forces of nature govern our bodies functions and well-being. There is an expanding force, a contracting force, a grounding and a rising force. We can look at each asana and see these forces working within our bodies. It’ is when we most efficiently harness the forces of nature inside of us that we can begin to move efficiently and sustainably through our lives! The final half hour will be a guided meditation inspired by the techniques of Yoga Nidra. A deep rest and reset. With Morgan Doyle $15 drop-in
Trillium Yoga Room 12:00 pm: Zazen Silent Sitting Meditation – Each session will begin with the Heart Sutra followed by two silent meditation periods of zazen separated by a brief kinhin, or walking meditation. If you have ever said to yourself during guided meditation, "I wish they would be quiet; I'm trying to meditate here" then Zazen is for you. A variety of seating is available, or you can bring your own. This sitting is open to the community for a free-will donation. More information: Dale Hobson Trillium Yoga Room |
November 9, 2026(1 event) 9:00 am: Dynamic Gentle Yoga – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega Trillium Yoga Room |
November 10, 2026(5 events) 7:00 am: Yin - Stillness Lab – A gentle, introspective and progressive practice that cultivates inner strength, facia lubrication and vital organs health. Yin Yoga is a practice that promotes slowing down, where shapes are held in a relaxed and supported manner for a longer period of time, up to 5 minutes or more. This is class is beginner friendly and especially suitable for people who have mobility restrictions due to age, injuries or any other factor that might affect their range of motion. With Doe Gyory Drop-in, $11 Pre-registration required by 6:00 am via email.
Email “Attending” by 6:00AM to doewest73@gmail.com
Trillium Yoga Room 8:30 am: Rhythmic Movement – Rhythmic Movement is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basic. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:15 pm: Pilates – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 45 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
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November 11, 2026(3 events) 3:00 pm: Dynamic Gentle Yoga 2 – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega $15 - Drop-in
$100 - 10 class card
Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Wednesday Unwind – Wednesday Unwind is a relaxing yoga class incorporating pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and several yoga styles from gentle to Yin to vinyasa flow. the aim is to destress midweek, allowing us to finish the week with a calm mind, reduced physical tension, and peaceful outlook. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Kelly Burnham is a 500-hour E-RYT and a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With over ten years experience teaching yoga, she brings a broad background to her classes, including specialties, prenatal yoga and social justice in yoga.
Drop ins welcome. $15 drop in, or $120 for a ten class card.
Trillium Yoga Room 7:00 pm: Recovery Dharma – Guided Meditation Meetings with Louise T and others Recovery Dharma is a peer -led community that looks to Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to find freedom from the suffering of addiction. There is no fee, free will donations are appreciated. For more information, recoverydharma.org for contact Louise T Pdamrecoverydharma@gmail.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 12, 2026(5 events) 7:00 am: Yang - Movement Lab – Yang - Movement Lab t is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Pre-registration required by 6:00 am via email.
Email “Attending” by 6:00AM to doewest73@gmail.com
Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics 2 – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi 2 – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:00 pm: Pilates on Thursday – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 40 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
Trillium Yoga Room 6:15 pm: Beginner Yoga – Beginner Yoga serves as an introduction to asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath control), and meditation techniques. This class is designed for the absolute beginner with no previous experience in the practice of yoga. Typically, classes move through a centering and pranayama practice, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, and meditation, with physical practice as the primary focus. Robin’s mission is to create a space for transformation in which students can uncover their full potential; influenced by her studies with Kripalu teachers, this is a “yoga of inquiry”—a means to self-discovery. With Robin Collen. Class fee is by a free will donations, cash or check, Student donations will be given directly to a local organization that assists citizens with basic needs. To contact Robin, collenrl@potsdam.edu Bio: Robin received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2019. As a member of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, she taught yoga for five semesters. She has continued her yoga education through 75-hour trainings at Kripalu—(a) Teaching Pranayama: Essential Practices for Yoga Teachers, (b) Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching: Exploring the World Within and Teaching Kripalu Vinyasa: Breathe, Feel, Flow; she also received, at Kripalu, a Lakshmi Voelker 25-hour Chair Yoga Certification. Of great influence on Robin’s interest in yoga is her life-long study and teaching of dance. She has BS and MS degrees in dance from the University of Oregon and a PhD in Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Most recently, she taught in the Dance Program at SUNY Potsdam for 27 years—1998-2025. Along with yoga courses, she taught ballet, modern dance, dance history, Pilates, dance pedagogy, choreography, Laban Movement Analysis, and improvisation. Robin is a member of New York State DanceForce. Robin brings her knowledge and experiences from the dance world to her yoga teaching, consistently researching ways to make yoga available to everyone. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 13, 2026
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November 14, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: SWEAT Fitness – Kat Catimon, SWEAT Fitness Teacher, has been instructing group fitness classes for almost nine years, mostly strength & circuit training and indoor cycling. In her own life, Kat’s training includes weight lifting and she is an avid hiker. SWEAT Fitness classes are upbeat and leave you more energized than when you started. The classes use bodyweight and minimal equipment to improve your strength and overall fitness. Progressions and thoughtful movements will have your muscles burning in no time! This class is for moderate to advanced fitness levels with various modifications for those looking to improve. Contact: katcatimon@gmail.com, text or call 315-261-1960 Trillium Yoga Room 9:00 am: Community Yoga – Enjoy a variety of yoga teachers and practice styles. Come to 42 1/2 Elm Street, Trillium Yoga Room. Free will donations welcome, cash or check only. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 15, 2026(4 events) 8:00 am: Sunday Morning Flow – Jump start your Sunday and wake up your body with this invigorating, yet gentler Vinyasa Flow class. Each class includes warm up, pranayama, flowing asana series, meditation, and relaxation. This class is taught to all levels of strength and flexibility. Kimberly Newman Trillium Yoga Room 9:30 am: Yoga Lab – This is a class for all levels, beginners included! The first 60-minutes are all about finding structural alignment in yoga postures accompanied by time and pause for reflection. The forces of nature govern our bodies functions and well-being. There is an expanding force, a contracting force, a grounding and a rising force. We can look at each asana and see these forces working within our bodies. It’ is when we most efficiently harness the forces of nature inside of us that we can begin to move efficiently and sustainably through our lives! The final half hour will be a guided meditation inspired by the techniques of Yoga Nidra. A deep rest and reset. With Morgan Doyle $15 drop-in
Trillium Yoga Room 12:00 pm: Zazen Silent Sitting Meditation – Each session will begin with the Heart Sutra followed by two silent meditation periods of zazen separated by a brief kinhin, or walking meditation. If you have ever said to yourself during guided meditation, "I wish they would be quiet; I'm trying to meditate here" then Zazen is for you. A variety of seating is available, or you can bring your own. This sitting is open to the community for a free-will donation. More information: Dale Hobson Trillium Yoga Room 4:00 pm: Ecstatic Dance – Ecstatic Dance invites you to an experience of free dance, moving meditation, creative exploration and self-expression, and joy in community, to the sounds of a wide range of non-lyrical music. We will hold a non-verbal, barefoot, safe space, where you are free to dance, move, or be still, as you feel. Wear comfortable, creative clothes, and bring water. Facilitated by Morgan Doyle and Joya Blondel Suggested donation $10. All are welcome. Note: This class will be held on the third Sunday of the month. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 16, 2026(2 events) 9:00 am: Dynamic Gentle Yoga – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Flow, Stretch & Rest – With Lori Dye. A gentle movement & yoga nidra experience with 30 minutes of gentle movement & stretching followed by 30 min yoga nidra guided rest meditation. This class feels deeply nurturing and calming to the nervous system. Rest and be well. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 17, 2026(4 events) 8:30 am: Rhythmic Movement – Rhythmic Movement is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basic. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:15 pm: Pilates – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 45 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
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November 18, 2026(3 events) 3:00 pm: Dynamic Gentle Yoga 2 – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega $15 - Drop-in
$100 - 10 class card
Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Wednesday Unwind – Wednesday Unwind is a relaxing yoga class incorporating pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and several yoga styles from gentle to Yin to vinyasa flow. the aim is to destress midweek, allowing us to finish the week with a calm mind, reduced physical tension, and peaceful outlook. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Kelly Burnham is a 500-hour E-RYT and a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With over ten years experience teaching yoga, she brings a broad background to her classes, including specialties, prenatal yoga and social justice in yoga.
Drop ins welcome. $15 drop in, or $120 for a ten class card.
Trillium Yoga Room 7:00 pm: Recovery Dharma – Guided Meditation Meetings with Louise T and others Recovery Dharma is a peer -led community that looks to Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to find freedom from the suffering of addiction. There is no fee, free will donations are appreciated. For more information, recoverydharma.org for contact Louise T Pdamrecoverydharma@gmail.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 19, 2026(5 events) 10:00 am: Breath-guided Movement – A flow class for all levels with Lori Dye. Follow your breath & intuition. Take what you need and leave feeling radiant! Modifications will be offered. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com
Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics 2 – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi 2 – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:00 pm: Pilates on Thursday – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 40 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
Trillium Yoga Room 6:15 pm: Beginner Yoga – Beginner Yoga serves as an introduction to asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath control), and meditation techniques. This class is designed for the absolute beginner with no previous experience in the practice of yoga. Typically, classes move through a centering and pranayama practice, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, and meditation, with physical practice as the primary focus. Robin’s mission is to create a space for transformation in which students can uncover their full potential; influenced by her studies with Kripalu teachers, this is a “yoga of inquiry”—a means to self-discovery. With Robin Collen. Class fee is by a free will donations, cash or check, Student donations will be given directly to a local organization that assists citizens with basic needs. To contact Robin, collenrl@potsdam.edu Bio: Robin received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2019. As a member of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, she taught yoga for five semesters. She has continued her yoga education through 75-hour trainings at Kripalu—(a) Teaching Pranayama: Essential Practices for Yoga Teachers, (b) Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching: Exploring the World Within and Teaching Kripalu Vinyasa: Breathe, Feel, Flow; she also received, at Kripalu, a Lakshmi Voelker 25-hour Chair Yoga Certification. Of great influence on Robin’s interest in yoga is her life-long study and teaching of dance. She has BS and MS degrees in dance from the University of Oregon and a PhD in Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Most recently, she taught in the Dance Program at SUNY Potsdam for 27 years—1998-2025. Along with yoga courses, she taught ballet, modern dance, dance history, Pilates, dance pedagogy, choreography, Laban Movement Analysis, and improvisation. Robin is a member of New York State DanceForce. Robin brings her knowledge and experiences from the dance world to her yoga teaching, consistently researching ways to make yoga available to everyone. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 20, 2026
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November 21, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: SWEAT Fitness – Kat Catimon, SWEAT Fitness Teacher, has been instructing group fitness classes for almost nine years, mostly strength & circuit training and indoor cycling. In her own life, Kat’s training includes weight lifting and she is an avid hiker. SWEAT Fitness classes are upbeat and leave you more energized than when you started. The classes use bodyweight and minimal equipment to improve your strength and overall fitness. Progressions and thoughtful movements will have your muscles burning in no time! This class is for moderate to advanced fitness levels with various modifications for those looking to improve. Contact: katcatimon@gmail.com, text or call 315-261-1960 Trillium Yoga Room 9:00 am: Community Yoga – Enjoy a variety of yoga teachers and practice styles. Come to 42 1/2 Elm Street, Trillium Yoga Room. Free will donations welcome, cash or check only. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 22, 2026(3 events) 8:00 am: Sunday Morning Flow – Jump start your Sunday and wake up your body with this invigorating, yet gentler Vinyasa Flow class. Each class includes warm up, pranayama, flowing asana series, meditation, and relaxation. This class is taught to all levels of strength and flexibility. Kimberly Newman Trillium Yoga Room 9:30 am: Yoga Lab – This is a class for all levels, beginners included! The first 60-minutes are all about finding structural alignment in yoga postures accompanied by time and pause for reflection. The forces of nature govern our bodies functions and well-being. There is an expanding force, a contracting force, a grounding and a rising force. We can look at each asana and see these forces working within our bodies. It’ is when we most efficiently harness the forces of nature inside of us that we can begin to move efficiently and sustainably through our lives! The final half hour will be a guided meditation inspired by the techniques of Yoga Nidra. A deep rest and reset. With Morgan Doyle $15 drop-in
Trillium Yoga Room 12:00 pm: Zazen Silent Sitting Meditation – Each session will begin with the Heart Sutra followed by two silent meditation periods of zazen separated by a brief kinhin, or walking meditation. If you have ever said to yourself during guided meditation, "I wish they would be quiet; I'm trying to meditate here" then Zazen is for you. A variety of seating is available, or you can bring your own. This sitting is open to the community for a free-will donation. More information: Dale Hobson Trillium Yoga Room |
November 23, 2026(2 events) 9:00 am: Dynamic Gentle Yoga – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Flow, Stretch & Rest – With Lori Dye. A gentle movement & yoga nidra experience with 30 minutes of gentle movement & stretching followed by 30 min yoga nidra guided rest meditation. This class feels deeply nurturing and calming to the nervous system. Rest and be well. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 24, 2026(4 events) 8:30 am: Rhythmic Movement – Rhythmic Movement is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basic. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:15 pm: Pilates – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 45 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
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November 25, 2026(3 events) 3:00 pm: Dynamic Gentle Yoga 2 – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega $15 - Drop-in
$100 - 10 class card
Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Wednesday Unwind – Wednesday Unwind is a relaxing yoga class incorporating pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and several yoga styles from gentle to Yin to vinyasa flow. the aim is to destress midweek, allowing us to finish the week with a calm mind, reduced physical tension, and peaceful outlook. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Kelly Burnham is a 500-hour E-RYT and a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With over ten years experience teaching yoga, she brings a broad background to her classes, including specialties, prenatal yoga and social justice in yoga.
Drop ins welcome. $15 drop in, or $120 for a ten class card.
Trillium Yoga Room 7:00 pm: Recovery Dharma – Guided Meditation Meetings with Louise T and others Recovery Dharma is a peer -led community that looks to Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to find freedom from the suffering of addiction. There is no fee, free will donations are appreciated. For more information, recoverydharma.org for contact Louise T Pdamrecoverydharma@gmail.com Trillium Yoga Room |
November 26, 2026(5 events) 10:00 am: Breath-guided Movement – A flow class for all levels with Lori Dye. Follow your breath & intuition. Take what you need and leave feeling radiant! Modifications will be offered. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com
Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics 2 – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi 2 – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:00 pm: Pilates on Thursday – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 40 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
Trillium Yoga Room 6:15 pm: Beginner Yoga – Beginner Yoga serves as an introduction to asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath control), and meditation techniques. This class is designed for the absolute beginner with no previous experience in the practice of yoga. Typically, classes move through a centering and pranayama practice, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, and meditation, with physical practice as the primary focus. Robin’s mission is to create a space for transformation in which students can uncover their full potential; influenced by her studies with Kripalu teachers, this is a “yoga of inquiry”—a means to self-discovery. With Robin Collen. Class fee is by a free will donations, cash or check, Student donations will be given directly to a local organization that assists citizens with basic needs. To contact Robin, collenrl@potsdam.edu Bio: Robin received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2019. As a member of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, she taught yoga for five semesters. She has continued her yoga education through 75-hour trainings at Kripalu—(a) Teaching Pranayama: Essential Practices for Yoga Teachers, (b) Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching: Exploring the World Within and Teaching Kripalu Vinyasa: Breathe, Feel, Flow; she also received, at Kripalu, a Lakshmi Voelker 25-hour Chair Yoga Certification. Of great influence on Robin’s interest in yoga is her life-long study and teaching of dance. She has BS and MS degrees in dance from the University of Oregon and a PhD in Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Most recently, she taught in the Dance Program at SUNY Potsdam for 27 years—1998-2025. Along with yoga courses, she taught ballet, modern dance, dance history, Pilates, dance pedagogy, choreography, Laban Movement Analysis, and improvisation. Robin is a member of New York State DanceForce. Robin brings her knowledge and experiences from the dance world to her yoga teaching, consistently researching ways to make yoga available to everyone. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 27, 2026
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November 28, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: SWEAT Fitness – Kat Catimon, SWEAT Fitness Teacher, has been instructing group fitness classes for almost nine years, mostly strength & circuit training and indoor cycling. In her own life, Kat’s training includes weight lifting and she is an avid hiker. SWEAT Fitness classes are upbeat and leave you more energized than when you started. The classes use bodyweight and minimal equipment to improve your strength and overall fitness. Progressions and thoughtful movements will have your muscles burning in no time! This class is for moderate to advanced fitness levels with various modifications for those looking to improve. Contact: katcatimon@gmail.com, text or call 315-261-1960 Trillium Yoga Room 9:00 am: Community Yoga – Enjoy a variety of yoga teachers and practice styles. Come to 42 1/2 Elm Street, Trillium Yoga Room. Free will donations welcome, cash or check only. Trillium Yoga Room |
November 29, 2026(3 events) 8:00 am: Sunday Morning Flow – Jump start your Sunday and wake up your body with this invigorating, yet gentler Vinyasa Flow class. Each class includes warm up, pranayama, flowing asana series, meditation, and relaxation. This class is taught to all levels of strength and flexibility. Kimberly Newman Trillium Yoga Room 9:30 am: Yoga Lab – This is a class for all levels, beginners included! The first 60-minutes are all about finding structural alignment in yoga postures accompanied by time and pause for reflection. The forces of nature govern our bodies functions and well-being. There is an expanding force, a contracting force, a grounding and a rising force. We can look at each asana and see these forces working within our bodies. It’ is when we most efficiently harness the forces of nature inside of us that we can begin to move efficiently and sustainably through our lives! The final half hour will be a guided meditation inspired by the techniques of Yoga Nidra. A deep rest and reset. With Morgan Doyle $15 drop-in
Trillium Yoga Room 12:00 pm: Zazen Silent Sitting Meditation – Each session will begin with the Heart Sutra followed by two silent meditation periods of zazen separated by a brief kinhin, or walking meditation. If you have ever said to yourself during guided meditation, "I wish they would be quiet; I'm trying to meditate here" then Zazen is for you. A variety of seating is available, or you can bring your own. This sitting is open to the community for a free-will donation. More information: Dale Hobson Trillium Yoga Room |
November 30, 2026(2 events) 9:00 am: Dynamic Gentle Yoga – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Flow, Stretch & Rest – With Lori Dye. A gentle movement & yoga nidra experience with 30 minutes of gentle movement & stretching followed by 30 min yoga nidra guided rest meditation. This class feels deeply nurturing and calming to the nervous system. Rest and be well. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com Trillium Yoga Room |
December 1, 2026(4 events) 8:30 am: Rhythmic Movement – Rhythmic Movement is a full body training class that uses Qigong, bands, martial arts, and 3-D movement. It is a gentle, non-aggressive, beginner friendly class that trains people who want to advance physically, including those who might have mobility restrictions. With Doe Gyory Drop-in $11 Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basic. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:15 pm: Pilates – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 45 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
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December 2, 2026(3 events) 3:00 pm: Dynamic Gentle Yoga 2 – The practice of gentle yoga is not only about feeling better; it is an invitation to feel more, to go where your body is tight and see where you can let go. Be inspired to practice at the level where you are comfortably challenged. Terry de la Vega $15 - Drop-in
$100 - 10 class card
Trillium Yoga Room 5:00 pm: Wednesday Unwind – Wednesday Unwind is a relaxing yoga class incorporating pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and several yoga styles from gentle to Yin to vinyasa flow. the aim is to destress midweek, allowing us to finish the week with a calm mind, reduced physical tension, and peaceful outlook. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Kelly Burnham is a 500-hour E-RYT and a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With over ten years experience teaching yoga, she brings a broad background to her classes, including specialties, prenatal yoga and social justice in yoga.
Drop ins welcome. $15 drop in, or $120 for a ten class card.
Trillium Yoga Room 7:00 pm: Recovery Dharma – Guided Meditation Meetings with Louise T and others Recovery Dharma is a peer -led community that looks to Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to find freedom from the suffering of addiction. There is no fee, free will donations are appreciated. For more information, recoverydharma.org for contact Louise T Pdamrecoverydharma@gmail.com Trillium Yoga Room |
December 3, 2026(5 events) 10:00 am: Breath-guided Movement – A flow class for all levels with Lori Dye. Follow your breath & intuition. Take what you need and leave feeling radiant! Modifications will be offered. Cost: $15 drop-in Sliding scale available to all - pay more or less as you feel called. No one will be turned away. Contact Lori at info@villageofislandsyoga.com
Trillium Yoga Room 11:15 am: Tai Chi Bassics 2 – A twice a week introduction to Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 12:30 pm: Intermediate Tai Chi 2 – A twice a week intermediate course in Tai Chi with Master Sean Boutin of North Country Tai Chi. Tuition for this course is paid on a semester basis. Registration info and more information at North Country Tai Chi or via email northcountrytaichi@gmail.com Presbyterian Community Center 5:00 pm: Pilates on Thursday – Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on posture, balance, and flexibility. This 40 minute class will help improve overall strength and fitness while incorporating a mind- body connection through breathing and mindfulness. Alisha is Pilates-certified through the American Sports and Fitness Association. She has 20 years of experience instructing group fitness classes. Alisha teaches 6th grade and is the mother of three daughters. She is happy to offer these classes to the Potsdam community. Drop-in $6
Trillium Yoga Room 6:15 pm: Beginner Yoga – Beginner Yoga serves as an introduction to asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath control), and meditation techniques. This class is designed for the absolute beginner with no previous experience in the practice of yoga. Typically, classes move through a centering and pranayama practice, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, and meditation, with physical practice as the primary focus. Robin’s mission is to create a space for transformation in which students can uncover their full potential; influenced by her studies with Kripalu teachers, this is a “yoga of inquiry”—a means to self-discovery. With Robin Collen. Class fee is by a free will donations, cash or check, Student donations will be given directly to a local organization that assists citizens with basic needs. To contact Robin, collenrl@potsdam.edu Bio: Robin received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2019. As a member of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, she taught yoga for five semesters. She has continued her yoga education through 75-hour trainings at Kripalu—(a) Teaching Pranayama: Essential Practices for Yoga Teachers, (b) Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching: Exploring the World Within and Teaching Kripalu Vinyasa: Breathe, Feel, Flow; she also received, at Kripalu, a Lakshmi Voelker 25-hour Chair Yoga Certification. Of great influence on Robin’s interest in yoga is her life-long study and teaching of dance. She has BS and MS degrees in dance from the University of Oregon and a PhD in Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Most recently, she taught in the Dance Program at SUNY Potsdam for 27 years—1998-2025. Along with yoga courses, she taught ballet, modern dance, dance history, Pilates, dance pedagogy, choreography, Laban Movement Analysis, and improvisation. Robin is a member of New York State DanceForce. Robin brings her knowledge and experiences from the dance world to her yoga teaching, consistently researching ways to make yoga available to everyone. Trillium Yoga Room |
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December 5, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: SWEAT Fitness – Kat Catimon, SWEAT Fitness Teacher, has been instructing group fitness classes for almost nine years, mostly strength & circuit training and indoor cycling. In her own life, Kat’s training includes weight lifting and she is an avid hiker. SWEAT Fitness classes are upbeat and leave you more energized than when you started. The classes use bodyweight and minimal equipment to improve your strength and overall fitness. Progressions and thoughtful movements will have your muscles burning in no time! This class is for moderate to advanced fitness levels with various modifications for those looking to improve. Contact: katcatimon@gmail.com, text or call 315-261-1960 Trillium Yoga Room 9:00 am: Community Yoga – Enjoy a variety of yoga teachers and practice styles. Come to 42 1/2 Elm Street, Trillium Yoga Room. Free will donations welcome, cash or check only. Trillium Yoga Room |
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Healing Arts at FPC
PRACTITIONERS
Jenna Joya Blondel, PhD:: Reiki and Spiritual Counseling
Jenna is a Minister of Walking Prayer, and a Reiki Master/Teacher
Trained in Heart-centered, multicultural, Earth-honoring spiritual counseling, Mindfulness meditation, Tarot, and Reiki
jennajoya@gmail.com, 315-323-6563
Clara Fargo: Licensed Massage Therapist
Clara has worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2008. Clara offers Traditional Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Facial, and Prenatal Massage. Each massage session is customized to support your current needs and address areas of pain and stiffness.
farwood13@gmail.com, 315-355-7626
Theresa Samways: Mental Health Therapist
Theresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with people who commit to their health and personal growth. Her approach is tailored to fit the needs of the client, so they can feel comfortable, which frees them to focus on solving their problems and improving
twsamways@gmail.com, 315-212-4634
Todd Perry: Physical Therapist
Todd graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology in 1988. After working as a personal trainer and exercise physiologist in a work injury rehabilitation program, he felt he needed to improve his skills and knowledge in order to better assist his clients in achieving their goals.
perryptsolutions@gmail.com, 315-629-9798
Pilates and More with Rebecca MacDougall
Rebecca Mac Dougall provides personalized, one-on-one, fitness sessions for people 50 and over. Rebecca believes in meeting each person where they are and helping them improve. Each session is carefully tailored to meet the individual’s needs, whether it is managing stiffness, building core strength, improving balance, or simply wanting to feel more energized and capable in daily life. With a deep understanding of anatomy, alignment, and the art of graceful movement, Rebecca blends the precision of Pilates with the healing principles of physical therapy.
Contact Rebecca, pilatesandmore.w.rebecca@gmail.com 315-212-2125
Rebecca MacDougall, a long-term resident of Colton, is a movement specialist with years of combined experience as a former professional dancer, physical therapist assistant and Pilates practitioner. Rebecca received her BA in Dance from SUNY Potsdam with continuing studies at the University of the Arts in PA and NYC pursuing a career in musical theatre, opera and drama. Over time, Rebecca decided to combine her love of movement and helping people and returned to academics to achieve her AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant from SUNY Canton. She has worked both for St. Lawrence Health System and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus.
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