Fitness Classes
A variety of classes offered on a year ‘round basis
Fall & Winter Class Offerings
Updated 9/26/23
Yoga Flow
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 8:45am starts Oct. 2
I welcome all levels to Yoga Flow. Drawing from my experience as a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist RYT 500, I draw our attention to specific muscles, joints and chakras to allow for deeper exploration. I offer modifications to make a pose easier or more challenging encouraging you to be guided by your body. The day’s flow will explore sun salutations, balance, backbend, twists, standing, and seated poses to allow for easeful range of motion with selective effort to build strength. The practice will nurture strength, stamina, balance and a sense of wellbeing. One on one yoga sessions are also available.
Pay by Donation
(Attendance via Zoom is also avaialable. Please contact Andrea for the link).
Active Older Adults
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 10:45-11:30 starts Oct. 17
with Andrea Lepcio
We blend cardio with strength training for a great workout. You pick your level of challenge, Andrea will offer modifications to take it easier or add exertion. Our goals are improving cardio vascular health, adding strength, enhancing range of motion, and stabilizing balance. It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s friendly. Join us.
Tai Chi
Fridays; 10:00am; starts Oct. 20
with Andrea Lepcio
We will explore Tai Chi moves for strength, balance and flexibility. Andrea will introduce a number of forms to build your knowledge and repertoire. Class can be done standing and in a chair.
Fall Prevention
8 week series (16 lasses) starting October 23
Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00am
In Tai Chi, movements are slow, smooth, and continuous. Though, gentle, the practice has been proven to help to strengthen core muscles and the spine. As we practice Tai Chi, we are mindful of when and how we transfer weight with each step, helping to improve mobility, coordination, and balance. Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that invites participants to focus, calm their minds, relax their joints and ligaments, and move smoothly.
We find that people gain confidence as they practice Tai Chi. A number of studies have shown that fear of falling increases the risk of falling.
“A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for tai chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age,” says Peter M. Wayne, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Tai Chi and Mind-Body Research Program at Harvard Medical School’s Osher Research Center.
Each class will include a warm-up and a cool-down. We will learn one or two new movements each lesson, progressively leading to completing the six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements. All movements are performed standing upright. Students may have a chair nearby to assist with balance as needed. The class can also be taken seated; however, for the benefit of preventing falling, it is preferred to learn the movements standing.
Pre-registration required. Register online or at (207)276-5039. Got questions? Ask Andrea.
Classes Returning Summer ‘24
Community Yoga
RETURNING SUMMER 2024
with Andrea Lepcio
Welcome to Community Yoga, where everyone is invited to join, regardless of their yoga experience. In this Hatha Yoga class, we’ll flow through various poses, including sun salutations, standing, seated, balance, backbend, supine, and twists. We will synchronize our movements with our breath, fostering a sense of fluidity and mindfulness. Andrea will offer modifications whether you seek a gentle and effortless experience or a more challenging practice. With each session, we aim to cultivate strength, endurance, balance, awareness, and an overall sense of well-being. Together, let’s embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth through the beautiful practice of yoga.
Mat Pilates
RETURNING SUMMER 2024
with Hillary Kennedy
Mat Pilates is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong and balanced body while improving flexibility and energy levels. All experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Hillary's classes. In addition to group classes, Hillary also is available for individual instruction including use of the reformer and other apparatuses in our lower level studio. For information on booking an individual session, please contact Hillary or our main office.
Power Flow with Quinn
RETURNING SUMMER 2024
with Quinn Thielander
Designed as a moving meditation, this 60 minute power vinyasa flow is the best way to kickstart your morning. Quinn aligns her sequences to fun and groovy music and encourages students to get out of their heads, surrender their bodies to the rhythm of the music, and try to have some fun! Expect breathwork, sun salutations, standing postures, backbends, twists, and deep stretching and relaxation. While some aspects of the class may be more challenging and create “heat,” the goal of this class is accessibility. Yogis of all levels are encouraged to take this class, and Quinn offers variations throughout the class to support every student. Throughout her yoga journey, Quinn has found she has more success and ease with asanas when practicing with a smile on her face, and she tries to encourage the same joy in each student and class, while still maintaining a deep respect for and focus on the practice.
Got a question about the gym or classes? Please contact Health & Fitness Director, Andrea Lepcio.
via email or Phone: (207)276-5039