PILATES & StretchStrength
Pilates Mat Class
Mat Pilates helps us to correct these imbalances by increasing our body awareness and control, focusing on proper alignment and core strength. Several options are offered for each exercise so that the beginner can practice right along with the advancedPilates student. Most exercises are done on the floor – sitting or lying on our backs, stomachs, or sides. As we learn the exercises, we start with the simplest option to allow beginning students to learn, while advanced students will progress to more challenging versions of the exercise. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, but to listen to and respect their bodies.
Pilates is an integral compliment to regular workouts, exercise routines and fitness goals. The work of Pilates focuses strength, balance and physical mobility through low impact, highly targeted exercise on floor, mat and machine. The deep physical benefits of Pilates carry through daily activity and heighten our abilities to perform, as well as assist and strengthen any areas of injury. The Fletcher Method fits all levels of exercise and benefits Pre and Post-natal women as well
Many aren’t aware that Joe Pilates and the Pilates method was first inspired and designed for men in the military. The benefits of the machine work, ergonomic development and muscle lengthening and strengthening cater easily to the needs of men.
Weekly Classes
Tuesday 8:00-9:00am | All Levels | Adult | Instructor: Amanda Bouza
Thursday 8:00-9:00am | All Levels | Adult | Instructor: Amanda Bouza
Stretch & Strength
Strength, Alignment, Core, Stretch
A synergetic approach sourcing exercises from dance, yoga, pilates with a mind-body connection. We will be using the barre, standing center floor, laying on the floor and
at times using props such as resistance bands, tennis balls, etc.
Weekly Classes
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm | All Levels | Adult | Instructor: Kaitlyn Powers
Meditation (offered off site and special event)
In meditation class, students will learn basic meditation techniques to begin or refresh their meditation practice. In this series of four classes, students will be introduced to four principles for meditation; breath, sound, posture and visualization.
The benefits of meditation are tremendous and have been well documented in studies shared in the American Journal of Psychiatry, ResearchGate, Science Direct and the National Center for Biotechnology, as well as, many others.
They include:
Decreased Stress
Increased Sense of Well Being
Greater Focus and Concentration
More Creativity
More Resiliency
Better Relationships
Do you find your mind is always running from one thing to the next? Do you feel like you never have enough time for everything? Do you wonder how you are going to find time to slow down and breath? Meditation will support you in calming the mind, developing focus and creativity, and increasing your sense of well-being.
NIA: Dance Fitness –Special Event Class
What is Nia dance? Through Movement We Find Health. NIA is based on the simple idea that movement is the medicine of life. Moving makes the body feel better. By learning how to listen to the body, to sensation, NIA practice teaches you to access your body’s wisdom. The body itself reveals that the way to long-term health and fitness is by choosing pleasure. NIA movements emphasize feeling good in your body.
The NIA Technique is a mind/body physical conditioning program that initially stood for Non-Impact Aerobics, a health and fitness alternative that includes Neurological Integrative Action (NIA) practices and teachings. Nia combines martial arts, modern dance arts and yoga in a workout set to music. “Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia tones your body while transforming your mind. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice addressing each aspect of your life–body, mind and soul.”