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FITNESS ROOM CLASSES
Vinyasa Yoga: located at the Union Church. Begins June 22.
A class that unites the breath with synchronized movement to warm, stretch, and strenghten the body and sooth the mind. Monica Davis will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique sometimes called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.
Hatha Yoga: located at the Union Church. Begins June 23.
Join Emily Wright in a class that unites sun energy with the moon energy, to produce balance and greater power within. This slower-paced stretching class combines simple breathing exercises and meditation. This is a good place to learn basic poses, relaxation techniques, and become comfortable with yoga.
Yin Yoga: located at the Union Church. Begins June 21.
Join instructor Holly Duane for an hour plus of deep and gentle stretching that will leave you calm and invigorated. You don't need to know anything about Yoga. You don't need to be a flexible pretzel! We will use props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters and straps to support the body in poses that will target the connective tissues, energy pathways in your body, while enhancing joint mobility and overall flexibility. This practice is an opportunity to become more attuned to your body and mindful of your experience.
| YOGA SCHEDULE |
| Monday |
Yin | 9:00 - 10:00 am |
| Tuesday |
Vinyasa | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Wednesday |
Hatha | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Indoor Cycling: located in the Fitness Studio. Begins July 13.
Indoor cycling is a group exercise class done on stationary bikes. Theintensity of the workout is regulated by the amount of resistance you apply to the flywheel on the bike. Instructor Nicole will lead the ride. Together you will travel on flat roads, climb hills, sprint and race! You are kept motivated by the instructor, the people around you, and by great music! It is truly a fantastic cardio class. Come and Join the fun.
*Please note, weekday cycling classes with instructor Nicole Pelletier will continue to run through May 14.
| INDOOR CYCLING SCHEDULE |
| Tuesday & Thurday |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Pilates: located in the Fitness Studio. Begins June 21.
Sharyn Kingma teaches a progressive approach to the work of Joseph Pilates with systematic floor exercises. The goal of this class is to build optimal musculoskeletal performance - strength, flexibility and endurance - without risking injury or building bulk. Participants will focus on core stability, including pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, neutral alignment and breathing. This method also helps restore the natural curves of the spine, relieves tension and enhances self-confidence with the result being a balanced and aligned body that looks fit, feels revitalized and moves with ease. Beginners welcome.
| PILATES SCHEDULE |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Zumba: located in the Great Hall. Begins July 6.
Instructor Sandra Elliott leads this class with hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow dance moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. ZumbaĻ Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a ZumbaĻ class!
| ZUMBA SCHEDULE |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Physical Perfection: located in the Great Hall. Begins July 5.
Instructor Mark Elliot is back with us once again to teach this exciting class that blends movement, pilates, stretching, and dance. It's sure to leave you feeling energized and is a great way to start the day! All fitness levels welcome.
| PHYSICAL PERFECTION SCHEDULE |
| Monday & Wednesday |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Active Older Adults: located in the Fitness Studio. Year round.
Neighborhood House active older adults is an hour group class designed to focus on maintaining and improving strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Sharyn Kingma, fitness director, provides individual guidance and proper execution on the equipment for all participants. Come join us for an hour of exercise fun! All participants must be ambulatory and cleared by a physician.
| AOA SCHEDULE |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Karate: Sensei Rusty Reed of Eastern Maine Karate offers classes for beginners through advanced students, both children and adults, every Tuesday afternoon and evening at The Neighborhood House.
Fencing: The Downeast Shool of Fencing, ad Prevot D'Armes John Krauss offer weekly Fencing classes on Wednesday afternoons in the Great Hall of The Neighborhood House. Beginners and students of all ages are welcome. Fencing is a great way to stay fit in a fun and exciting atmosphere far different from "traditional" workouts.
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