This course is for people experiencing tight hips and low back discomfort , as well as active people and athletes.  Tight hips impact knees and low back.  Contributing factors are long periods of sitting which lock hips tight.  We begin with simple stretches and breathwork for deep relaxation and progress as mobility increases.  No experience is necessary, Bring a mat for floorwork.

INSTRUCTOR: Judy Stark 

This intermediate class will explore the vast variety of yoga poses based in Anusara yoga. Anusara is a modern form  of Hatha yoga that is heart-focused and alignment-based.  Hatha yoga means the yoga of force. Please bring a mat,  block, strap and blanket to class.  

Instructor: Leslie Fiore

Oula is an easy-to-follow dance fitness class for people of all abilities. It is a motivating dance set to great music that is popular today. You dance, release, and leave feeling better about yourself. If you enjoy music, Oula is for you! It is meant to be fun and feel good. Wear comfortable clothing, supportive shoes and do not forget your water.

(running for 8+ years)-This course is a low-impact, full-body workout to help tone muscles, increase range of motion, mobility and flexibility and help reduce stress.  You will move through a series of stretching and toning exercises that will elongate and strengthen muscles.  No experience is necessary.  Bring a mat for floorwork and light hand-held weights or 2 filled up water bottles to use during the toning section.  

Walking with poles (snowshoes + poles with snow) burns 20-40% more calories than regular walking, develops upper body strength, increases safety with upright stability, while reducing impact on lower body joints.  And Nordic Walking enhances mood and is a fun and social way to enjoy the outdoors year-round.  Suitable for the beginner exerciser to the active athlete.  Wear comfortable footwear and dress for outdoor seasonal weather. Bring your own walking poles (will need an asphalt rubber tip) or instructor-provided poles available: $9 lab fee payable at first class

Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing

Instructor: Sergei Slussky

The nearly century-old practice is both therapeutic and preventative. Pilates provides a low-impact, full-body workout and being aware of and controlling your breath can also reduce stress. Pilates specifically focuses on building care strength and can improve lower back pain. By strengthening the body’s core, it becomes easier to find balance and have good posture, improve coordination, and reduce the risks of falls or other accidents. If you are looking for a new workout routine that can give you a good balance of flexibility, strength, muscle tone and help for a few aches and pains, start with building a strong core in this Pilates basics class.

Instructor Bio: I have three Bachelor degrees—Secondary Education (English), Nursing and Metaphysics.  My teaching experience includes elementary, secondary, and university levels. My nursing career included Process Improvement and Clinical Operations consulting with a national proprietary home health corporation. And I transitioned to remote Utilization Management collaboration with hospital treatment teams specializing in regulatory standards. My transition to wellness practice education has afforded me a healthy lifestyle as well as an entrepreneurial opportunity outside of healthcare. 

Barbara McGranahan, BSN, RN

ACSM Exercise Physiology, Certified, AAFA Group Fitness, Certified

Zumba, Zumba Gold, Strong Nation, Licensed, Silver Sneakers and Renew Active, Certified 

SALSA, MERENGUE,and BACHATA. Come to exercise & meet new friends. Come with or without a partner. Will run on Thursdays 7:00 to 8:00pm. Each one hour session consists of two parts: 30 minutes of instruction & 30 minutes of real dance application. 

INSTRUCTOR: Sergei Slussky is the member of US chapter of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and the owner of Aquarius Ballroom Dance Studios (ABDS) and Aquarius Happiness Social Club (AHSC).  ABDS and AHSC are part of Aquarius New Age Playground, a conglomerate of health and wellness services, designed to lead Humankind to eternal youth and, ultimately, to physical and spiritual immortality.  A graduate of University of Metaphysics and a member of US Transhumanist Party, Sergei believes old age could be defeated as just another disease.  Visit Sergei online at https://aquariusplayground.mailchimpsites.com.