The ICS Virtual Social Program provides social, educational, fitness and recreational opportunities with regular 60-90 minute sessions on Zoom to ICS Health Home members. Current offerings and links to register are below.
Gentle Seated Yoga & Mindfulness
Mondays at noon beginning July 26th
Start your week off right with gentle seated yoga and mindfulness exercises that will leave you feeling calm and refreshed in body, mind and spirit! A certified yoga therapist will lead you through movement that stretches and strengthens your body, gently promoting flexibility and muscle tone. You will also learn about meditation for stress management, healing energy techniques and more. Led by Betty Durnin and Hamsa Spagnola.
Register here.
Have a question? Email events@icsny.org.
Move it!
Tuesdays from 1-2 pm beginning July 27th
Not a fan of exercise? You’re not alone, but Move It! may just change your mind. This conscious movement and exercise class designed for people with disabilities will show you how pleasurable movement can actually be. Together we will increase our flexibility, improve our heart health, muscle mass, and even our brain function. The exercise can also help you manage your weight while reducing stress and having fun. Led by Sanya Williams and Miguel Carvajal.
Register here.
Have a question? Email events@icsny.org.
Together Time
Wednesdays from 2:30-4 pm
Together time is all about beating isolation. No matter what our circumstances, we can support each other, be stronger together, and help each other find the joy in everyday life. Together time will make us all a little bit less lonely than we might be, especially after more than a year of pandemic lockdown! Led by Annalisa Rivera and Linda Hickman.
Register here.
Have a question? Email events@icsny.org.
About the Program Leaders
Gentle seated yoga and mindfulness
Betty Durnin has been practicing yoga for most of her life and teaching for more than two decades. Betty is a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist with special training in chair techniques. Her classes allow students to be themselves and enjoy an atmosphere of laughter and learning, while discovering how yoga can enhance their lives.
Hamsa Spagnola is a certified Integral Yoga teacher with more than 40 years of experience teaching different yoga styles with compassion and an open heart. Hamsa created and developed Integral Yoga’s Adaptive Yoga Teacher Training certification program. She also teaches stress management and meditation classes.
Move It!
Sanya Williams is the CEO and Chief Clinical Therapist at Flowerchild Fitness with degrees in recreational therapy and exercise science. Sanya, a Recreational Therapist, brings a wealth of experience working with diverse populations with a range of abilities. Her focus is on ability and meets her clients where they are.
Miguel Carvajal, is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, fluent in English and Spanish. He has multiple fitness certifications and is able to modify exercise to an individual’s needs. Chair Zumba is his specialty!
Together Time!
Annalisa Rivera is a long-time member of the ICS community and a woman of many skills and talents. A certified Holistic Health Consultant, she is well known among ICS members and staff as someone who is passionate about helping others find their creativity and joy.
Linda Hickman is a multi-talented artist who has led many exciting adult day programs and presented music programs for people with disabilities in long-term care facilities. Linda also launched the first ICS virtual day program.