Specialty Workshops in Fitness Studio for 2010
Nia Dance JAM
Saturday, March 6
10:15 - 11:30 am
YMCA Fitness Studio
YMCA Members $8
Community Fee $10
Nia is -
Safe for all ages and ability levels...
Whole body aerobic movement that strengthens & tones and improves flexibility, coordination agility & balance...
Combines elements of dance, yoga & martial arts.
It's BOOT CAMP Time!
March 9th - 30th
Tuesdays (4 Classes)
7-8pm
$10.00 YMCA Member
$25.00 Non-members
Limited to 8 participants
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No guts, no glory in this total body workout using Kettle Bells! This class incorporates drills designed to enhance agility, speed, power, strength, and quickness. You'll move around the room to a number of different stations - each designed for a specific exercise. Check "lazy" at the door when you step into this workout. Boot Camp works you head to toe so you'll be ready for anything life brings. Taught by Kelly Morgan.
Shoulder Pain
(Informational Talk)
Tuesday, March 9th
10:00 am
Free to both Members
& Non-members
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Did you know that your posture can predispose you to shoulder pain?
Join us for an informational session on the possible sources of shoulder pain and their treatment from a physical therapy perspective.
Who should attend: Everyone! We all could improve our posture and most of us experience that occasional ache and pain in the shoulder. But what you don't know are perhaps ways to prevent injury and some basic treatments for acute and chronic shoulder injuries.
Lecture conducted by Julie A. Rollins, PT. owner of Stepping Stone Rehab, Inc. Julie specializes in orthopedics with an interest in shoulder, spine and pelvis. She specializes in chronic pain conditions, pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and colorectal issues.
Beyond Asana:
A Basic Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
Friday, March 19
5:30 - 7:00 pm
YMCA Members $12
Non-members $18
If you are curious about some of the terms you hear in yoga classes and are interested to learn more about the philosophical side of yoga come for an introduction to yoga philosophy. We will learn some of the fundamentals of yoga philosophy and explore how we can apply them both in yoga class and off the mat as well. You will be rewarded with an amazing new depth to your practice. Discussion format facilitated by Lissa Juedemann, YMCA yoga instructor.
Lissa teaches breath-led flow yoga classes and encourages students to be fully present in their body, breath and mind to get the most from their practice. Lissa is an enthusiastic student of yoga philosophy and loves to share all that yoga has to offer, on and off the mat. Lissa trained at Asheville Yoga Center in 2002 receiving her Yoga Alliance 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification.
Opening Your Heart
Saturday, March 27th
10:30-Noon
This specialty yoga class will be taught by Sandi Hartz, certified yoga instructor and concentrates on the heart chakra. Open up the flow of love in your life. The mornings focus will be to open the shoulders, chest, arms and tap into the freedom of life with open hearts. Backbends will be focused to counteract the postural imbalances which cause this energy center to become blocked.
YMCA members $ 12.00 Nonmembers $ 18.00
Partner-Community Yoga with Jane Vogelman
Saturday, Mar. 13 from 10:30-Noon
Cost: YMCA members $ 12.00 Nonmembers $ 18.00
A light hearted introduction to partner and community yoga taught by Jane Vogelman. In this 1-1/2 hour workshop we will explore the benefits of using the people around us to stretch as a group. Community/ partner yoga focuses on conscious breathing, communication, trust, and quite a bit of play. Learn to strengthen your personal practice and get creative with fun new poses. We will assist each other in finding a deeper release in poses and make a work of art with our bodies. Bring a friend or come by yourself. No yoga experience needed.
SPECIAL QIGONG WORKSHOP
“How to Raise Your Energy and Lower Your Stress”
Saturday, April 10TH
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Qigong (chi kung) is an ancient Chinese system of health and wellness. It means “energy exercise.” Qigong enables you to improve health and reverse aging! This workshop will focus on increasing energy levels and reducing stress. There will be a short talk and the rest is participatory.
Experienced professional instructors will lead you through a series of slow, gentle, flowing movements so you gather, distribute and store healthy “chi” energy throughout your body. Learn correct physical alignment, proper breathing technique and how to clear the mind and relax the body. There is no impact; no sweating…it’s fun and easy to do. Simply go with the flow!
Qigong also builds stamina and boosts the immune system. It has been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. It can help increase bone density, has proven to reduce hypertension and also can enhance balance, memory and concentration. Those who practice Qigong on a regular basis find that it helps them regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into advanced age and speed recovery from illness.
One of Qigong’s great appeals is that everyone can benefit, regardless of ability, age, and belief system or life circumstances. It promotes a lifestyle of balance and harmony. Qigong can be practiced while standing or seated. As with all exercise programs, obtain your physician’s approval before beginning.
You will benefit from the friendly, interactive team-teaching style of Qigong Master Instructors, Bob and Fran German. This dynamic duo has studied, practiced and taught Qigong and Tai Chi worldwide for many years. They first learned their skills travelling through China and now enjoy Chiang Mai, Thailand as their “second home.” Currently they teach aboard cruise ships in far off places and also conduct very popular ongoing Qigong classes in Hendersonville on most Wednesdays.
Give Qigong a try at the “Y”…heal the body, calm the mind, and connect the spirit.
CALL THE YMCA AT 692-5774 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN THIS
WORKSHOP NOW…AND BRING A FRIEND!
$8.00 YMCA members
$10.00 Nonmembers
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