Programs & Events

Healthy New Albany offers a wide variety of classes, community programs, and events – all about enjoying life while improving health! Our programs are open to everyone (no residency or membership restrictions).

Some of our programs are one-time events and some are a series of classes on a specific day and time for a set number of weeks. Rest assured we are taking all necessary health and safety precautions including adequate social distance in each program or event. Many of our offerings take place outdoors, while others take place in our spaces at the Philip Heit Center or at a beautiful property on Avis Rd. The Philip Heit Center is equipped with an HVAC system that meets the strict compliance standards for air flow and filtration required by The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. We are confident that we can safely welcome you indoors for our programs and events.

See the list of active programs below and follow each link to register through RecDesk, our online registration system.

If you have questions about our programs or registration check out our FAQ page or email programs@healthynewalbany.org.

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World of Wonder: Nature Classes for Preschoolers

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month through December

Join instructor Molly Scott for outdoor adventures in Rose Run Park. These classes are designed for children ages 3 – 5 to explore and connect with nature through movement, sensory play and seasonal activities.

Mindful Nature Walks

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month through December

Rejuvenate yourself with mindful nature walks. Deepen your connection with nature while walking in a slow relaxed way, quieting the mind and engaging your senses. Free to attend. Pre-registration required.

Chair Yoga

Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am &
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm

Come move through a variety of gentle yoga poses, using a chair! Jane Rabe will lead you through seated and standing poses that use the support of a chair to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. This class also includes breathing practices to encourage relaxation and mindfulness. Chair Yoga is a gentle class and suitable for adults of any age or fitness level.

Lunch & Learn: Fitness is Fashionable

Wednesday, October 21st, 12-1 pm

Join us for a “Fashion Show” featuring different types of fitness apparel provided by Columbus Running Company. Their staff will also highlight the various benefits to different apparel and shoe items while working out. Free to attend! Pre-registration required.

Yoga Foundations

Mondays 10-11am

Join our experienced instructor, Lori Bower, as she guides you through yoga fundamentals and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and improve flexibility and stability. This is a multi-level yoga class and modifications will be made so everyone can participate.

Mondays, October 26th – November 30th, 10:00-11:00am, The Philip Heit Center

Yoga for Back Care

Mondays 6:30-7:30pm

Come learn basic yoga postures that can help increase flexibility and strengthen the muscles in the back with our experienced instructor, Lori Bower. This 4-week series is perfect for anyone who experiences back pain to learn exercises to do at home!

Mondays, November 2nd – November 23rd, 6:30-7:30pm, The Philip Heit Center

Urban Zen

Multiple Options

Join us for an hour of relaxing and restoring for anyone feeling anxious, stressed, or exhausted. Urban Zen is a blend of gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, breath practices, aromatherapy, and guided meditation leaving you feeling calm, relaxed, and revitalized. Open to everyone – no yoga experience necessary. Instructed by Lori Bower.

Energy Codes Workshop

Date and time TBD

Registration link coming soon.

More information coming soon.

Lunch & Learn: Social Determinants of Health with the New Albany Food Pantry

Wednesday, November 11th, 12-1 pm

Registration link coming soon.

Join the leaders of the New Albany Food Pantry as they provide more information around the social determinants of health and how our community is affected.

"Om" for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 8th, 6:30 - 8:00pm

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Join our experienced instructor, Lori Bower, for a calming Urban Zen practice. The practice will begin with the soothing sounds of nature provided by Jolyn Gallagher (Music Therapist). Allow the rhythmic sounds of nature to promote relaxation and bring you into a reflective state. Then journey through restorative yoga postures, breath work, meditation and essential oils to invite space and clearing within to balance your mind, body and spirit. Open to everyone – no yoga experience necessary.