RELAX YOUR SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY
At every age and stage of life, a healthy spirit, mind and body can be your focus at the YMCA. With a variety of mind & body classes to help you relax, stretch and strengthen your body, we have something for everyone.
Mind & Body
Refresh, Reset, Realign
This class is perfect for either a warm-up before or a cool down after your workout! Using tennis ball massage, stretching, and gentle stabilization exercises to improve posture and biomechanics. Expect to walk out with more knowledge of anatomy, proper biomechanics, and with more tools in your self-care tool belt.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is ideal for seniors, and anyone working with limited mobility that would like to build coordination and balance. We'll use a chair to support the movements of every joint -- such as flexion and extension, lateral flexion and rotation -- with safe and accessible methods. You'll be guided through a series of calming breathing techniques and simplified versions of yoga postures.
Hatha Yoga
All levels are welcome to this guided movement practice meant to develop strength, mobility, and balance. Deepen your understanding of the postures and body alignment, while also occasionally exploring pranayama breathing techniques and meditation.
Group Centergy
Balance and Flex together in this invigorating 60-minute mind-body workout. It incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility, and the core.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates focuses on strengthening the muscles of the core, pelvic floor, glutes, back and shoulders. We will prioritize proper alignment, correct movement initiation and breathing. The pace is calm and deliberate but the exercises will challenge your mind and body. Class is open to beginner and intermediate students. Modifications are offered for injuries and movement restrictions.
Power Yoga
This energetic and strength-building yoga practice is the perfect way to start your morning! Link movement to breathe in this active and fun class. No experience necessary, with plenty of modifications will be offered throughout.
Restorative Yoga
Come to restore yourself in gentle yoga! This class is about slowing down, going inward, tuning into oneself through breath, gentle movement, and meditation. You will leave feeling relaxed and at one with all aspects of your being. All skill levels welcome, no previous experience required!
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a meditative style of exercise that offers a wide range of benefits, including lower blood pressure, reduction of stress and joint pain, better balance, and improved strength and flexibility. Our Tai Chi classes at the Y focus on the fundamentals of Tai Chi, along with the postures. We use Yang style 24 form for our class, and we teach the seven active ingredients: Awareness, Intention, Active Relaxation, Strength, Flexibility, Breathing and Social Support.
