The Malden Bridge Community Center is the location for the area’s first “The Good Road to Wellness” event, sponsored by Minerva Campbell and Christina Beauchemin and featuring members of the area wellness community. This special gathering brings together a diverse and incredible variety of local practitioners, healers and teachers for a full day of classes, experiences, private sessions and community connection – all under one roof and one tent, right on the MBCC Point.
In the spirit of making wellness accessible to everyone, all classes are only $5.
The event will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Classes will run all day and into the evening.
As summer collapses into fall, it is an ideal time to slow down, restore our energy and prepare the body, mind and spirit for the season ahead. The transition to cooler weather and shorter days naturally invites us to turn inward, reconsider our routines and focus on practices that support balance and well-being. The Good Road to Wellness offers a welcoming opportunity to pause, recharge and discover new ways to care for ourselves as we move into autumn.
Come for one class, explore something completely new or spend the day experiencing yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, Ayurveda, movement, sound healing, collaborative art and more. A nutritional lunch and dinner will be served. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet local wellness practitioners and connect with others in the community.
Whether you are beginning your wellness journey or looking to deepen an existing practice, The Good Road to Wellness offers a welcoming place to learn, experience, mingle and connect.
A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Malden Bridge Community Center.
For more information, contact MinervaECampbell@gmail.com or visit ChristinaBeauchemin.com.
2026 Schedule & Practitioners:
10:00 – Wesley
Introduction to Line Dancing
Instructor: Penny Gutto
In this class, you will first learn steps and dance moves. Then, music is added. Get ready to dance!
About Penny: Penny lives by the motto, “Everyone starts at the beginning.” She started her own line-dancing journey in 2012, when she quickly learned that everyone’s journey with dance is personal. Penny lives in Valatie with her husband and has taught at the Kinderhook Elks Club and now at MBCC. You’ve got this. Just start!
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10:30 – Tent
Qi Gong
Instructor: Connie Zilligen
An Introduction to Moving Qi
About Connie: Connie is a Life-thread weaver. She draws from her gathered treasures, skills and techniques such as Spacial Dynamics, Lymph Mojo, Principles of Radiant Lotus Women’s QiGong (Level 1), Human development and early childhood work, grounding and healing through nature, energy healing and more.
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11:00 – Wesley
Zumba Gold® – a lower-intensity, lower-impact dance fitness for anyone looking for a gentler workout.
Instructor: Anne Marie Mink
About Anne Marie: Sixteen years ago in the midst of a divorce, Anne Marie walked into a Zumba class and was hooked. When she discovered Zumba Gold, she began sharing it in nursing homes and teaching five days a week. She lives on Kinderhook Lake and is a proud member of the community.
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11:30 – Tent
Neuro Movement – a hybrid class including HANDLE (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency), Spacial Dynamics, Reflex Integration and random dances and games.
Instructor: Elizabeth Frishkoff
About Elizabeth: In many ways, HANDLE has become Elizabeth’s life path and spiritual journey. It keeps her inspired to become more authentic, continue to cultivate more self-trust and strive to be more open to life’s potential.
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12:00 PM – Wesley
Kundalini Yoga – An introduction to a path of moving, breathing, and creating greater physical and emotional balance.
Instructor: Christina Beauchemin
About Christina: Christina has always been uncomfortable calling herself a healer. Instead, she works with others to help them reconnect to themselves through breathing, sound, mindset and energy. By helping you create inner balance, she guides you back to you.
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12:30 PM – Tent
Nutrition – A practical nutrition workshop for more energy today and the strength to keep doing what you love for years to come!
Instructor: Bianca Elliot
About Bianca: Bianca is a personal trainer and sports nutritionist at Kinetic Fitness head of training and nutrition department accompanied by Kylie Cruz – front desk supervisor, and Dan – Personal trainer.
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1:00 PM – Wesley
Clearing Blocked Emotions with Essential Oils – Join this group intuitive healing and lesson on clearing emotional patterns using essential oils.
Instructor: Shannon Carson
About Shannon: Shannon is a natural intuitive and gifted healer who has helped countless individuals overcome the physical and emotional challenges of daily life. With over 35 years of training and experience, Shannon combines her skills to empower others and help transform lives.
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2:00 PM – Wesley
Adaptive Kripalu Yoga – Kripalu-based yoga to tune into the body’s awareness through gentle asana.
Instructor: Lauren Reilly
About Lauren: Lauren is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and RYT 200 Hour yoga teacher. She is passionate about helping others understand their body’s specific needs to benefit overall personal well-being.
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2:30 PM – Tent
Meditative Tea Ceremony – Pause and reflect as we explore tea with our senses, considering the path from earth through water and fire, the aroma in the air and the space within our minds.
Instructor: Minerva Campbell see below
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3:00 PM – Wesley
Tai Chi – An introduction to Tai Chi, a mind-body practice combining slow movements, breath and mental focus.
Instructor: Curt Athon
About Curt: Curt has a strong movement background. Starting as a competitive athlete and dancer as a teen, then, as a young adult, a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. His interest in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga and fitness eventually earned him certifications in each field. As a ‘life-long learner,’ he continues to enjoy, study and practice.
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3:30 PM – Tent
Strength Training Discussion – What if getting older didn’t have to mean getting weaker and living with pain? Discover how strength and movement training can help you stay capable, confident and independent – doing the things you love to do!
Instructor: Maximilian Gasseholm
About Maximilian: Maximilian owns and operates The Well – Functional Fitness in Chatham, NY, where he specializes in personalized functional strength training. He works with individuals of all ages, helping people build strength and confidence in everyday life.
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4:00 PM – Wesley
Meditation – When meditation becomes a daily practice, it is easier to cope during difficult times. Come meditate with us as we focus on love.
Instructor: Christina Beauchemin
About Christina: See above.
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4:30 PM – Wesley
Ayurveda – A discussion on simple Ayurvedic concepts and a different way to think about what we eat.
Instructor: Lauren Reilly
About Lauren: Lauren is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and RYT 200 Hour yoga teacher. She is passionate about helping others understand their body’s specific needs to benefit overall personal well-being.
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5:00 PM – Wesley
Yin Yoga – A slow-paced, meditative style of yoga focused on holding passive poses for extended periods to target deep connective tissue and joints.
Instructor: Dean Jones
About Dean: Dean Slugger Jones (he/they) is a grounded nurturer who creates containers for folks to soften into their bodies and breathe through yoga, Reiki, meditation, and tarot. His intention is always to bring breath to the body, the body to the mat and the mind to awareness.
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6:30 PM – Tent
Yoga Nidra – Deep guided relaxation and radiant rest while you are awake.
Instructor: Minerva Campbell
About Minerva: Yoga has been a habit for Minerva for five decades. A registered Yoga Alliance 500 Hour Yoga Teacher with advanced training in meditation, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga, she holds space for each student to find their individual practice. Minerva invites you to enjoy her classes, walk her lavender labyrinth and gently grow and make space for bliss.
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7:00 – Wesley
Sound Bath – We invite you to come, lie down, and relax into the vibration of crystal singing bowls, nature sounds and more to end your day in bliss.
Practitioners: Rick and Christina Beauchemin, Good Road Wellness
About Christina and Rick: Christina and Rick are both lifelong musicians who use sound to create an environment of calm, balance, and inner peace. Together, they created Good Road Wellness, which is located at 973 County Route 32, Malden Bridge.
