CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

PILATES

Pilates Mat I: Our beginner mat class introduces you to the principles of Pilates while strengthening and stretching your entire body, decompressing your spine and improving posture.   You will learn to use your deep abdominal and spinal muscles and how to modify the moves to a level appropriate for you.  Individual attention is provided to make brand-new beginners feel at ease. 

Pilates Mat I/II: The same Pilates principles are delivered at a more rigorous pace and with more challenging moves. Some Pilates experience is required for this class.

Restorative Pilates: This fundamentals class is not only perfect for beginners but also imperative for those recovering from an injury or living with a chronic condition. Taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, this class focuses on proper alignment and muscular recruitment in order to heal and strengthen the whole body-- safely.

Pilates Yoga Fusion: The best of both Pilates and yoga will leave you feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, and more focused. You will truly find that these two are kindred spirits!

Pilates Fitness Fusion: A mix of classical Pilates and general fitness makes this class suitable for all levels. Not recommended for people with injuries.

*Mommy & Me Pilates: see below.

YOGA

Yoga Flow (Saturday with Ed): Class focuses on basis yoga poses using props in accordance with the methodology of B.K.S. Iyengar.  Instructor will aid with proper alignment in poses.  Class incorporates Pranayama breathing techniques.  It is intended for those who have no prior yoga experience as well as students who have prior experience but would like to concentrate on the alignment principles of basic yoga poses.

Yoga I/II (Monday with Debora): Yoga is fun! This class is a potent blend of many styles of Yoga designed to strengthen the body and calm the mind. Class includes Pranayama, Asanas and deep relaxation. Variations will be given for beginner and intermediate students.

Yoga I/II (Wednesday with Caroline): In this level I/II vinyasa-style class, you'll flow at a slower pace with an emphasis on alignment and breath. This class is designed for students who are newer to the practice and ready to explore yoga in a safe environment.

Yoga I/II (Friday with Ed): This class will combine fast paced, yoga vinyasas as well as holding basic and intermediate poses for a longer time than in Yoga I. Proper alignment will be a priority. Some knowledge of yoga and basic poses is helpful.

Yoga II (Tuesday with Heather): Awaken the mind, body and spirit with "Yoga 2”. Practice postures that will invigorate the body and sharpen the mind.  This vinyasa style class will emphasis building endurance, strength, and flexibility through the incorporation sun salutations, inversions and backbends, as well as standing and balancing poses.  Suitable for intermediate yogis and yoginis. 

Yoga III (Saturday with Irene): Advanced level asanas and inversions.  Pranayama, energy flow and relaxation integrated into 75-minute class.  Important to have an understanding of proper body alignment and awareness.

Power Vinyasa Express: Begin your day with an invigorating hour of yoga. In this vinyasa-style class, you'll focus on core strength, balance and breath. Learn to safely flow deeper into the poses you know or gracefully learn new ones. We'll begin and end class promptly so you can leave the studio feeling centered, relaxed and ready to have a fantastic day.

Power Yoga (Wednesday with Caroline): Build core strength, flexibility, concentration and a sense of serenity in this well-balanced practice. Worries of the day will disappear as your breath moves you from pose to pose. While
challenging, this class is open to all levels and offers modifications to make it accessible to a range of students.

Kundalini Yoga: Kundalini Yoga uses movement, sound current, breath and meditation to relax and heal your mind and body. Just one class is a powerful and effective way to recharge and heal your body by stimulating the nervous and immune systems. Kundalini yoga promotes strength and flexibility while it centers the mind and opens the spirit. Best of all, everyone can do it. You do not need to be an experienced Yogi to participate!  

Couples Thai Yoga Massage: This class is for people in pairs. It is very interactive and for people at all skill levels. Techniques are based on traditional Thai yoga positions. Partners facilitate one another in stretching, breathing and massaging to open and create flexibility in the body in ways individuals cannot do on their own. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to relax into a Saturday evening.

Kid’s Yoga (3-5 years and 6-8 years): Kid’s Yoga supports your child’s good health, radiance and happiness. Classes follow a flexible structure based on the age, interest, and ability of the child. In these classes, children are given the tools for building self-confidence, inner awareness, well-coordinated bodies, and focused minds through strengthening their mind/body/spirit connection. These classes are for every child, whether or not they have ever done yoga before.

Belly Dance Yoga: Shake Your Asana! Awaken the inner Goddess and get fit in a supportive environment. Raqs Sharqui/Oriental Bell Dance is a centuries old woman centered dance from the Middle East. Developed by women specifically for women's bodies it strengthens and tones the core muscles, improves posture, flexibility and grace. You will learn to find the beat and bring the moves together with music while working the whole body. Classes start with a yoga warm up and conditioning and turns into a dance party with funky world music! No experience or coordination required.

Hoop Dance Yoga: Hoop Dance is the renovated return of Hula Hooping. Not just for kids, this fun, low impact fitness art borrows from yoga, Pilates and tai chi. It is excellent exercise for those pressed for time and those who tend to get bored with traditional workouts.

DANCE & FITNESS

Calisthenics: This class is Cardio Cosmo! Get your mojo on with this fun off the mat exercise routine of low impact movement guaranteed to make your heart beat. Aerobic shoes required.

Happy Hour: It’s Friday. Give yourself some R&R.  Take a deep breath to refresh your mind and body. This class is one full hour of slow movement and stretching.

Zumba: Have fun, raise your heart rate, burn fat...and dance! This dance inspired cardio class is for students at all levels. It features the latest in Salsa, Cumbia, Samba, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The easy to follow routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms that maximize fat burning and total body toning.

Kids’ Creative Dance and Movement (5-8 years): Children love dancing whenever they hear music. In this class the children will hear a diverse variety of music from around the world, from classical to salsa, to African music. The instructor will incorporate relaxation, visualization, stretching, and creative dance and movement.

BABIES & MAMAS

Mommy & Me Yoga: A class for moms and babies (at least 6 weeks old until crawling).  This class is designed to help new moms regain strength and energy that may have been lost during pregnancy.  Class also focuses on bonding with your baby and learning exercises and massage for your baby.  A wonderful experience for moms and babies.

Mommy & Me Pilates: Bring the baby and get back into shape safely with Pilates mat exercises. You must have clearance from your doctor or be at least 6-8 weeks postpartum. Come bond with baby and other moms! This class is taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (who is also a mom!). For babies 6 weeks-crawling.

Prenatal Yoga: A class designed for moms-to-be.  Yoga is a perfect way stay fit and relaxed during pregnancy, and increase energy and vitality. You will learn how to breathe more fully, and prepare your body and mind for childbirth.