Port Townsend’s Madrona MindBody Institute, a mindful movement and wellness studio, will begin offering regular free indoor walking classes for those 60 and older. 

The 45-minute classes, to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, will be set to lively music in Madrona’s large ballroom, which boasts good ventilation and high ceilings. 

Each class will be limited to 10 mask-wearing participants in order to have very generous social distancing, organizers said, and a variety of other health protocols will be in place to ensure participants can move mindfully, yet safely.

According to program coordinators, “Madrona hosted an indoor walking event in September, when poor air quality forced folks to stay indoors and limit outdoor exercise. Participants enjoyed the upbeat music, as well as the sprung floor that provides more cushioning for feet, legs and hips than walking on pavement, so a regular weekly class has been added to the schedule.”

The class will be facilitated by Leslie Freeman, who has taught “Silver Sneakers,” “Active Older Adult,” “Water Fitness for Arthritis” and “Senior Fit” classes.

She is donating her time because of her passion for helping keep people 60 and over active and fit, according to Madrona MindBody Institute.

Participants can take a stride-and-glide approach, work up a sweat, or add their own rhythm to the music. They can walk the whole time, or join in guided stretching, bending and balancing between songs.

Donations will be accepted.

To reserve a spot for any Wednesday, register at www.MadronaMindBody.com.

Registrations can also be made by calling 360-344-4475 or emailing info@MadronaMindBody.com.