Nia is a heart opening, body-mind-spirit fitness class set to danceable beats of world music. Nia blends the martial arts, the dance arts, and the healing arts into a non-impact, cardiovascular workout. No previous dance experience is necessary. Continue reading
Classes
Zumba
Zumba is an engaging dance infused with Latin and other international rhythms. It combines easy-to-follow steps with calorie-burning and resistance training in a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will help you tone and sculpt your body. No previous dance experience is necessary. Continue reading
Belly Dancing
Belly dancing is a low impact, creative aerobic workout that contributes to enhanced physical fitness as well as emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Our Gypsy Style will move you closer to your feelings and provide a format through which you can express those feelings. You will also experience various aspects of your femininity and explore performance personas. Come celebrate your life. Continue reading
African Dance
African Dance South of the Sahara will engage people of all heritages and ages. You will enjoy the tremendous energy of this natural, spiritual and communal dance that is often accompanied by live conga drummers. Explore individual hip, foot, shoulder and torso movements essential to African Dance. Bring a water bottle! You might just sweat!
CommuniDance
CommuniDance is free form dance in which you move to the 5 Rhythms of the Soul. Based on Gabriel Roth’s book “Sweat Your Prayers,” it is designed to help you listen to the way you want to move by yourself and in community and connection with others.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is an invigorating practice that improves flexibility, balance, core strength and body awareness. You will move through a series of controlled movements that focus on core muscle strength and spinal alignment. Although the heart rate will rise, it is more resistance exercise than aerobic (cardio). Continue reading
Yoga
Creative Flow Yoga – Creative Flow Yoga increases your awareness of the connection between your breath, your body and your spirit, by moving through a series of energizing yoga poses. You will leave feeling more at home in your body and your spirit.
Gentle Stretching – Gentle Stretching is a restorative practice of stretching, breathing, moving and relaxing that requires no yoga experience. Whether you are recovering from illness or injury, experiencing chronic pain or fatigue, or simply desire to maintain your flexibilty, you will find the all-levels instruction individually suited to your needs. Continue reading
Tai Chi/Qigong
Tai Chi is a system of movements and postures; qigong includes breathing exercises and meditations. The purpose of these practices is to generate and balance our “vital energy” or “life force.” The many benefits include greater energy, improved balance and better flexibility. Qigong is also used as a form of moving meditation. Continue reading
Meditation
Art of Meditation – Art of Meditation presents a sampling of techniques meant to guide the practitioner in finding and developing a personal practice. Brief instructions are followed by a period of meditation. The goal is to provide a rewarding experience, as well as a foundation for lifelong progress.
Meditation for Stress Reduction – Meditation for Stress Reduction guides you through the Present Moment Awareness practice based on Jon Kabot-Zinn’s work. Through this practice, you will learn how to cultivate and increase happiness, well-being and resilience in your life. Continue reading
Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement
Feldenkrais classes improve your ease and quality of movement. Whether you walk, run, ski, dance, golf or do yoga, this system of gentle movements can result in big changes. Become aware of how you actually move, and practice altering your patterns to enhance your life! The instructor provides simple yet thorough directions that guided you through profound changes in your awareness of how your body moves and how you move your body! Continue reading
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative practice that induces physical, mental and emotional relaxation. All it requires is that you rest on the floor with your eyes closed and listen as you are guided through a body scan, breath awareness and visualizations. A regular practice of Yoga Nidra often results in feeling less stress, increased energy and mental clarity. Continue reading
