Your Wellness Center

The Wellness Center was Established April 30, 2016.

Our Partners in Wellness promote leaders who are well trained and professionally recognized in the community we serve. Our instructors come from the business community, care facilities, and diverse organizations to help them achieve wellness in Mind, body and Spirit. We offer a variety of affordable classes in a wholesome and spirtual environment.

Your Instructors and Classes

JANICE PASK

Janice Pask first received formal training in mindfulness meditation over 30 years ago and has attended numerous retreats to deepen her experience. She has also completed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction professional training classes. Janice is also a certified Qi Gong instructor. She has been teaching meditation in the High Desert for over 15 years. Meditation classes meet on Thursday at 10 am. Qi Gong classes meet on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Janice's Qi Gong Class is Wed a 10 am.

RAY JAYNE FLORES

Ray Jayne is passionate about yoga. She has been an instructor in the High Desert for many years. It is a connection between mind, body and spirit. She believes it is never too late to start yoga and make the connection for yourself. She also teaches at Instant Karma in the Morongo Basin. Classes are Tuesdays at 1 PM.

BRUCE BAUGHMAN

Bruce has been a lay leader of restorative yoga that strengthens and maintains mobility. Bruce is a counselor and has been involved in yoga for the past 15 years. This class is good for beginners and easy to follow.

Class sessions are Monday and Thursday at 10 am. Bruce will begin Strength Training Classes in November of 2021 on Tuesdays at 10am.

JIM LAKEY

Rev. Lakey started practicing Zen in the UK in 2005. He moved to California and trained under Ten /shin Fletcher in 2008. In 2010 Jim received his Tokudo(priest ordination) He later completed his Shuso training to become a senior student.

His Koan study (question and answer) was completed later in 2010 Zen Meditation is on Tuesday at 7 -8:45 PM for information contact Jim at jpalakey@gmail.com

MARIA ALVAREZ

Maria has been teaching Zumba for the past 5 years to all age groups and on Base to the military families. Zumba is exercise to a music Latino Beat. It is practiced on land and in the water. It is fun for the entire family. Classes are on an Introductory level and held on Fridays at 10:00 AM.