Looking for a more relaxed approach to your health journey? Join us for our Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop, an 8-week program in which participants work through learning the fundamentals of Yang Style 24, the most popular form of Tai Chi. Reap the benefits of enhanced balance and flexibility along with improved leg strength and strengthen the connection between your mind and your body; registration for our new session opens starting September 7th!
This program is for YMCA members only.
Program / Registration Details
Cost: FREE!
Program runs Mondays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Program begins September 21st and ends on November 11th
Registration opens on September 7th!
MEDITATION & BREATHWORK
Sunday, August 23rd | 1:30pm - 3pm
Member: $25 | Non-Member: $45
Registration opens August 2nd, 2026
Bloomington-Normal YMCA
Take time to slow down, recharge, and reconnect in this calming meditation & breathwork workshop. Participants will learn simple breathing techniques, guided meditation practices, and mindfulness strategies designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and promote overall mental wellness! This workshop creates a relaxing environment where individuals can step away from the daily pressures and develop tools to help manage anxiety, improve emotional balance, and increase self awareness.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: AMY H.
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My name is Amy Haney, and my deepest passion is helping others heal and reconnect through yoga, breathwork, meditation, energy work and sacred ancestral medicines. My own healing journey began in 2009, shortly after the birth of my third son when I was diagnosed with MS. At first, I felt betrayed by my body, facing fear, exhaustion and uncertainty. But instead of allowing the diagnosis to define me, I chose a new path.
Through lifestyle changes, mindfulness and movement I began to reconnect with my body in a new way -- one rooted in compassion, resillience and trust. As my healing journey deepened, I felt called to share these practices with others. I completed my 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification, earned Reiki Master and Karuna attunements and became a certified Kambo practicioner.
Today, I guide others through practices to calm their nervous sytem, increase body awareness, restore balance and support deeper healing and connection. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space where people feel supported in mind, body and spirit. |
February 28th, 2027 | 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Members: $25 | Nonmembers: $45
Registration opens February 7th, 2027!
Join us for a transformative Pilates workshop focused on pelvic floor health! This workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pelvic floor, its anatomy, and its vital role in overall well-being. We'll break down the complex anatomy in an accessible way, helping you visualize and connect with these crucial muscles. You'll learn effective techniques to engage and strengthen your pelvic floor, as well as equally imporant methods for relaxation and release. Whether you're experiencing specific concerns or simply want to deepen your understanding and improve your core work, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tools!
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: ERIN B.
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Erin B. brings a unique and extensive background to her Pilates instruction. With a BFA in Contemporary Dance from the North Carolina School of the Arts, Erin enjoyed a decade-long professional dance career in L.A. and New York City. She became a certified Pilates instructor in 2010, and over the past 16 years, Erin has dedicated herself to sharing the benefits of Pilates, working with hundreds of clients in private sessions and leading numerous mat and reformed classes in L.A., NYC and the Bay Area. In 2023, she returned to the Midwest where she enjoys running her own studio, Prairie Pilates and sharing her love of Pilates with the amazing students at the YMCA! |
