Group Fitness, Pilates and Yoga Class Descriptions

 

BLISS YOGA: Bliss yoga is an one hour experience of quieting the mind through longer holds using supportive blocks, bolsters and or straps to deepen your connection to ligaments, bones, connective tissues and joints that often get overlooked in a more active asana practice. A wonderful compliment to all yang styles of yoga including Iyengar, Power and Vinyasa and excellent for the athlete. Quite safe and restorative for pregnancy. All Levels Welcome!

COREKINETICS: To move or to put in motion, starting from the core. This class is designed to strengthen the deeper intrinsic muscles, or core muscles through a series of exercises drawn from the Pilates mat work and Hatha Yoga. Integrating exercises from both disciplines into one seamless and effective workout will help develop a stronger center, a more flexible, balanced body and greater overall power and grace.

HAMMERTIME (SPINNING): All Terrain (lots of variety), Endurance (steady-state) and Strength (hills) rides on stationary bikes. Race Days are tucked in there one week per quarter for some great fun!

INTRO IYENGAR YOGA: This class is designed to introduce beginning students to the fundamentals and principle movements of different postures. Gain a solid foundation of correct body alignment through all range of motions, and learn a progression of basic yoga poses by paying close attention to precise muscular & skeletal alignment. Specific to Iyengar is the use of props: belts, chairs, blankets, bolsters & blocks to help students of all abilities perform the asanas. Build strength, flexibility, stamina and balance. These classes are designed for you to learn plus have fun!

IRON CURCUIT: Energize your mornings plus get a great start to your day with an Iron Circuit Class! Boost your energy level mid week or jump-start your weekends. These 60-minute circuit workouts will be held in the Weight Room and formatted by a trainer for maximum results!

IYENGAR YOGA: Held poses allow students to pay close attention to the precise muscular and skeletal alignments this system demands. Specific to Iyengar is the use of props: belts, chairs, blankets, bolsters & blocks.

PILATES MAT: Progressing in mat work exercises. Developing core strength, flexibility and posture. Previous Pilates experience recommended.

ADVANCED PILATES MAT: Prior to sitting in on this Advanced Pilates class, the participant is encouraged to participate in a minimum of 20 Pilates Mat classes to establish a working knowledge of the philosphy and movement strategy. The advanced series focuses on exercise flow, rhythm, and dynamics.

PILATES TOWER REFORMER: Experience the Pilates Equipment and find your abs on the deepest level! Come try this innovative Pilates class!

POWER YOGA: A challenging and vigorous Yoga class. This practice builds strength & flexibility, through a series of inter-linking movements practiced in a heated room. Emphasis on the general rhythm of the class with styles that vary from teacher to teacher

RUNNERS IYENGAR YOGA: More than a stretch class, this is a powerful and dynamic Iyengar class that builds strength, stamina and flexibility which will increase your Running performance. Although designed for the runner and walker, this Iyengar class will provide any athlete a challenging workout. Tight hamstrings, sore hips & knees will become manageable and a thing of the past.

SPINNING: All Terrain (lots of variety), Endurance (steady-state) and Strength (hills) rides on stationary bikes. Race Days are tucked in there one week per quarter for some great fun!

SUN SALUTATIONS: This class is a combination of movements that flow from one asana to another asana giving you the benefits of strength, flexibility, and stamina. Sun Salutations can be difficult to perform properly so come to this class to learn the proper way to align each asana while paying respect to the sun and the universe. Join us for a meditation in motion and self transformation.

TREADMILL CLASSES: Challenge yourself to the maximum. Take a Group Fitness Treadmill Class; it is not like anything you have ever done! This Superb Cardio Workout class is first come first served, as Treadmill availability is limited!

VINYASA FLOW YOGA: A flow-style class linking postures with breath creating a heightened energy level as the body tones into maximum fitness with an awareness of the connection between body & mind bringing about balance & harmony.

YOGA, ZEN and BREATH: Inspire, uplift, empower. Begin your afternoon refreshed and rejuvenated, sneak your practice in mid-day and make the afternoon more alive and productive! An interesting mix of asanas emphasizing the healing and rejuvenating aspects of slower movement, longer stretches, breath work & meditation. Each class offers a gentle introduction, a vigorous flow and ends with a long held restorative pose guaranteed to unwind you after a long morning and give you a fresh start to your afternoon!