Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Pelham Public Library.

The Pelham Library is proud to introduce Find Your Balance, a new virtual wellness program for adults and teens designed to help participants learn techniques to reduce stress. The program incorporates relaxation techniques, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. These 15- to 30-minute classes will be led by Pelham resident Emilia Halpern, a registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, wellness guide and founder of Breathe for Life (pictured at right).

“I truly believe that in the midst of our challenging schedules, we can cultivate mindfulness and learn to mitigate the everyday stress factors of modern society through honoring the need for rest and relaxation,” says Halpern. For more information on Halpern, click here.

The first three classes are listed below, but we will be adding more types of classes depending on interest. Please register separately for each class. If you think you might be interested in attending future classes, please complete this one-question survey regarding your availability to help us determine the best days and times.

Morning Alignment, Wednesday, January 27, 9 am

Gentle relaxation techniques including sitting stretches, breathing exercises for calming the nervous system, visualization and affirmation practices. No special setup is recommended, just make sure you find a quiet and comfortable seat for this 15-minute session. To register for this class, please click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meditation and Mindfulness, Wednesday February 3, 1 pm

Cultivating a practice of quieting the mind and finding a reprieve from the ongoing stream of thoughts and to-do lists that fill our waking hours and add to our stress levels. Tune inside to find an oasis of calm and stillness. No special setup is recommended, just make sure you find a quiet and comfortable seat for this 15-minute session. To register for this class, please click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Yoga Nidra, Wednesday, February 10, 7 pm

Yoga Nidra is a practice of guided relaxation that visits different parts of the body to tune into the subtle flow of life energy and to release any blockages to that flow. Please dress comfortably and prepare a quiet space where you will not be disturbed during this 30-minute session. Make sure that the room is not too cold or too hot. You will be lying down on a mat, so have a blanket and pillow if desired. For more information regarding Yoga Nidra click here. To register for this class, please click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.