Punch Card Class Descriptions

ABS & BACK
     We all love to feel good about our workout. Come join us in this new class. Get your core and back in shape! Everyone should have a strong stomach as well as a strong back to stay healthy and be fit. You will need a yoga mat and be able to get on the floor. Those that cannot be on their knees can modify when needed. Isolation, isotonic and isometric movements will be performed in each class. Instructor: Jo Nash
CARDIO LINE DANCE (Previously called Cardio Dance)
     Follow along to fun dance moves, including line dancing, while getting your heart rate up and your sweat on. For all levels. Instructor: Melanie Wicklow
CARDIO KICK & DANCE
     Easy, heart-pumping cardio moves to the beat of the music.  A little dance, a little kickboxing, a lot of FUN!  5-10 min of cool down and stretch.  Instructor: Melanie Wicklow
CENTER BALANCE STRENGTH
     This class will the focus on our center (trunk/core) While working out with weights. Instructor: Jo Nash
FIT AND FLEXIBLE
      
This class combines strength training, low impact cardio intervals, and deep gentle stretching while focusing on correct form and breathing to reduce aches and increase energy.  Instructor: Melanie Wicklow
GENTLE YOGA
       A 45 minute class where we will move slowly through poses and hold longer to investigate and engage more. Standing and seated poses will be supported with the use of a chair (optional) as well as traditionally reclined poses (which can be done seated). Ideal for those that wish to move at a slower pace, are working with or through an injury, or wish to explore yoga through a more supportive place. Please bring a blanket, blocks and a strap. Instructor: Amy Raupach
HATHA YOGA
     
Hatha I is an easy to moderate pace class. Starting off with basic breath work (pranayama) and moving into a well rounded class of postures designed to lightly awaken the body. Finishing with a brief meditation and a rejuvenating rest (savasana). Instructor: Amy Raupach 
INTERVAL STRENGTH TRAINING
     This class will have interval training with weights and body movements such as marching and walking in between strength training. Instructor: Jo Nash
POSTURE, STRENGTH & BALANCE
     This class is a fusion-based format involving a true balance between standing and floor exercises in a variety of positions. It incorporates the use of both Yoga and Pilates breathing techniques and core strengthening to make your body strong and lean. Come join this exciting workout. Learn breathing and relaxation methods to stabilize your core with each exercise. Gain core strength and stabilization and balance for a great workout! All levels welcome. Instructor: Jo Nash
STRETCH & CORE
       
After warming up with easy, flowing, mobility-increasing movements, we’ll cover all aspects of core strengthening (abs, low back, glutes) for improved posture, balance, and strength along with deep full body stretching and mobility work to increase flexibility and reduce aches and pains.  Instructor: Melanie Wicklow
TAI CHI
      Learn to mediate in motion, have fun and relax. Develop mental and physical flexibility, reduce stress and improve your balance. Instructor: Earl S. Hinds, L.Ac
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
     Therapeutic Yoga is a perfect class to reduce stress, work gently through acute or chronic injuries, reduce fatigue and boost immunity. This is a low impact form of yoga, where all positions are practiced laying down. The non-weight bearing movements involve sliding, gliding, and circular movements to balance the body structure and reduce myo-fascial holding. Experience these profound movements to help reduce fatigue and tension, relieve low back pain, relieve neck and shoulder tightness while creating an overall sense of ease and relaxation in the body. Appropriate for all!  Please bring a blanket and a mat. Instructor: Amy Raupach