Pilates
Pilates is designed to uniformly
strengthen the core muscles -
abdominals, lower back and pelvis.
The exercises develop increased
mental focus and body awareness.
Benefits include increased upper and
lower body strength, protection of
the low back from injury and
improved overall posture.
Pilates Basics
Introductory Pilates fundamentals and
beginner exercises with an emphasis on
proper breathing, alignment and form.
All beginner students of Pilates are
encouraged to attend. No prior
experience is required.
Yoga
Hatha
New to yoga or exercise? This is where you want to start. Hatha yoga focuses on learning the poses that are central to most forms of yoga. Breathing in conjunction with movement is emphasized. Benefits include increased tone, strength and focused-awareness.
The classes listed below are
Hatha Yoga classes specifically
designed to support the individual
needs of participants-beginner to
advanced.
Level I: Hatha Yoga Basics, Hatha Flow
Level II: Beyond Basics,
Happy Hour Hatha, Vinyasa Flow
Yoga Fusion
A
fusion of Hatha yoga, core strengthening
and repetitive moments exercises to
promote joint stability and mobility. We
will make use of stability balls, blocks
and straps for support in this class.
Great class for beginner to intermediate
participants.
Vinyasa Flow (Levels 2 & 3)
Vinyasa flow links breath and movement promoting mindful harmony of mind, body and spirit.
This class will focus on the dynamic sequence of flowing yoga postures built around Sun Salutations
A and B. Experience an increase in energy and strength while building
heat in the body. Learn to refine postures and deepen your connection to your body. More advanced
back bends, inversions and balances will be explored. Remember to always work at your own pace.
Hatha Flow
Build strength and flexibility while linking and harmonizing body and mind. This class will focus on
asanas (postures), pranayama (breath awareness) and authenticity of movement.
Sun Salutations
Start the day with a vigorous practice of Sun Salutations. This dynamic class will warm and energize the body.
A series of salutations will be linked to the rhythm of the breath and will include a variety of standing and seated postures
and svasana (relaxation). This class is open to advanced beginners/continuing students.
Renew and Restore (Sunday
Class)
The first half of this class focuses on
heating and strengthening postures
designed to detoxify and de-stress the
mind and body -- may include sun
salutations. The second half of
the class focuses on cooling,
restorative poses, breath work and
conscious relaxation. A well
balanced Hatha Yoga session.. inspire
inner harmony and quiet the mind.
Outdoor Action
It's time to get outdoors and in summer shape! This will be an action packed hour that will include high gear hikes on the Beer
Line Trail and brisk riverside walks. We add in toning and strengthening exercises using your own body weight and any railings,
benches and/or steps we come across on the path. The fresh air, group dynamics and partner work make this a fun and inviogorating
class for everyone! ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME! Class will be held rain or shine! If weather isn't optimal, we will hold Circuit
Club in the fitness center.
Circuit Club
This class is designed to work on
cardio respiratory conditioning while
improving strength and toning muscles.
We will be in constant motion
alternating between cardio and strength
intervals and then cool-down with a
relaxing stretch. Come join the club,
class will be in the fitness center!
Functional Fitness
In this class, you will utilize your own
body weight to prove that no matter
where you are, (at home, at they gym or
traveling) a good workout is only a
small amount of motivation away. This
class will take you through a number of
functional training exercises (mimicking
movements from your daily activities)
and progressions that will allow you to
fine-tune your workout.
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