Classes

Pilates - Free intro classes (prerequisite to any Pilates class)

Next intro classes will be on:

Saturday, May 3rd 11:45am

Stott Pilates, a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With systematic practice of specific exercises coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates has proven itself invaluable not only as a fitness endeavor itself, but also as an important adjunct to professional sports training and physical rehabilitation of all kinds. These intro sessions are prerequisites to review safety, breathing patterns, your medical history and body alignment before signing up for any Pilates classes. Pilates classes will be held on Monday & Wednesday mornings at 9:30am, Wednesday evenings at 6:30 and Saturday mornings at 7:30am and 9am.

Class size will be limited to 10. A package of 5 consecutive classes will be $70 or a package of 10 classes will $130. Private and semi-private instruction is available for $65 per hour. If you have previous Stott Pilates experience you may not need the intro class ~ please speak with the instructor. Instructor: Beth Ryan, LMT

Call 485-0405 or email info@Massage4CT.com to sign up for any class. (Please use the word "class" or "massage" in the subject line to get through our SPAM filter and please include your phone number. Thanks.)

Seniors Balance and Strength Training

Modifications and challenges are provided for all ability levels. Bands, weights and balls are all provided.

Instructor: Robyn Centrella, certified Pilates instructor, NESTA & AFAA

Wednesdays at 10:45am

Intro class on 5 / 7 / 08 - call now! First three weeks just $25.

(Robyn and Beth are both available for private sessions also.)

Juko Bokken (Cardio/Sword work)

Tuesday 6pm - 7pm

Thursday 7:15 - 8:15pm

Friday 6pm - 7pm

Juko Bokken: A Workout to a Different Beat (for Physical & Mental Improvement/Cardio Workout)
Tired of the same old workout routines? Then grab a bokken (wooden Japanese sword) and strike, slice and thrust your way into great shape! In Juko Bokken, Black Belt instructor James Barker transforms ancient Japanese sword fighting techniques into an intense fitness program that is fun, exciting and completely different from any other workout you have done.

Specially designed to work the whole person, this program teaches precise striking movements that shape your upper and lower body while building strength and mental focus. Since properly wielding the bokken requires the whole body to move it, your legs are constantly lunging and squatting while your chest, shoulders, arms and back to control the sword’s weight.

Juko Bokken is also a fantastic cardiovascular workout that can burn up to 500 calories a class! Participants blend together various movements into different, movie-like, choreographed fighting combinations performed at high speed. All moves are performed with control and balance in true martial arts style that lend a meditative aspect which helps to calm the mind and spirit while building the body.

Please contact the instructor, Jim Barker, directly to sign up for these classes.

689-0077

Yoga (Hatha)

Tuesdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Start March 4th 8 weeks - $80
Call to get on the waiting list!

Kripalu Yoga, known as the "yoga of consciousness", values both ancient yogic traditions and the inner wisdom of each practitioner's body/mind. Physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and meditation are used to cultivate many of the benefits of yoga, including strength, flexibility, calmness, and overall well-being.

Kripalu means "compassion". In keeping with it's name, approaches the practice of yoga with the intentions of awareness, self-acceptance and authenticity. In this context, yoga is seen as a journey rather than a destination. This approach to yoga is less about achieving a certain form or reaching a particular goal, than it is about being fully present for the feelings and experiences of one's own yoga practice as it unfolds moment to moment.

I believe that a peaceful way of being starts on the mat & is carried into the world by each person whom we touch.

Students should bring their own mat and any props needed (blocks, yoga straps/tie, blanket, eye pillow). Dress in layers to ensure comfort throughout the class. It is recommended to abstain from heavy meals prior to class.

Please call to see if there is space available.

Class size will be limited to 10. Instructor: Jenna Bashore

Jenna is trained in Kripalu Yoga and can offer a gentle, dynamic or mixed level class. Jenna has an MS in Exercise Science (research interest was in stress management) and is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health/Fitness Instructor.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Thursdays 6-7 pm

Start April 24th 8 classes for $80

Come join us for a movement based yoga practice. Vinyasa means breath-synchronized movement. Each class places an emphasis on connecting your breath with movement, while developing your ability to be more present in your body. One pose flows into another, using the breath to bridge the spaces in between. It is a meditation in motion. The pace in moderate: not too slow, not too vigorous. Students are always encouraged to move at their own pace and do only poses that feel appropriate for them. Intermediate yoga poses will be presented, with variations for all abilities. All classes end with a few minutes of quiet relaxation.

Gentle Yoga

Saturdays 10:15am - 11:15am

next start date 4/26 8 classes for $80

Next class starts 4/26 but there may be room in the current class if you want to start sooner.

Get your weekends off to a healthy, positive start. This class will include simple yoga exercises that will improve your flexibility, balance and help you reduce stress. You will learn relaxation techniques and how to become more aware of your breath. This class is ideal for both beginning students and more advanced students desiring a gentler, more meditative yoga practice. Take some time for yourself to breath, relax, energize and renew.

Bio: Elizabeth has her B.A. in Psychology and Theater and her Masters in Social Work. Her Yoga Teacher's Certification is from Lotus Gardens in Sherman, CT. She is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through the Yoga Alliance. Her husband and two young children are very thankful she practices yoga since it helps her stay calm and relaxed (usually). She has been practicing yoga and meditation for 9 years and has taught for 3.

Walking Club

Intermediate level: We meet Monday & Wednesday mornings at 7:45am sharp at the Harwinton office and leave for a brisk-paced 5 mile loop. No baby carriages allowed because we go off road for a short while. Dogs welcome! If we plan to take another route, we will post the change of meeting place here well in advance. We sometimes do the 3+ mile walk thru Sessions Woods or the Farmington River Walk. Please call to let us know you plan to come.

Beginner level: We will meet on Smith Lane in Burlington on Friday mornings at 8am. We will walk through the three dead end streets and back. You can stop at any time. The pace will be slow on the first lap and increase to moderate on the second and third lap. Park on the street where Smith lane meets the first side street. If you arrive late, just drive down the road until you see us. This is a dead end road with very little traffic. Baby carriages welcome. Call to let us know if you are interested. We only do this walk if we have beginners - call now. We plan to walk on Friday 4/11. If it is a steady rain, we'll do a cardio video at the office instead. 485-0405

No charge - make a plan to get the weight off!

We will walk in rain, sleet, wind and light snow - dress accordingly (if the plows are out it is too dangerous to go). Walking in the cold air burns MORE calories!

Restorative Yoga

Your Brain on Happiness

This is yoga for every body. The practice of deeply nourishing yoga postures and breathwork combined with safe support from yoga props such as blankets, bolsters and yoga bricks allows your body and brain to settle into bliss. This type of yoga practice may help your brain to produce a significant increase in activity in the areas responsible for positive emotions like happiness and optimism. Join us as we coax ourselves toward joy.

DATE Friday 10am 3/14 - 4/4 $40
Instructor: Margaret Kirschner, Certified Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher and member of International Assn. of Yoga Therapists.

What is YogaKids?

YogaKids is a unique approach to integrative learning using yoga as a pathway. Reading, storytelling, music, creative arts and earthcare blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the "whole" child. The YogaKids curriculum provides children with an exciting new way to explore and appreciate their academic and creative potential. Children learn invaluable skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement.

In YogaKids classes, traditional yoga techniques have been recreated in playful, simple and fun ways. Using the Multiple Intelligences Theory of Harvard educator Howard Gardner as a foundation, each pose becomes a springboard for activities that open the doorway to fully integrated learning. 14 YogaKids elements enhance the learning experience and tap all of the senses.

The Parent's Choice Award Winning YogaKids has been featured in TIME Magazine, NBC News, CHILD Magazine, Inside Edition, PBS, Yoga Journal and many other publications and broadcasts worldwide. Drs. Deepak Chopra and Andrew Weil have endorsed YogaKids.

http://www.yogakids.com/what/index.html

The next classes will be:

Start Monday 6/23 3-6 year olds six weeks for $60

Parents or Grandparents are invited to participate in class or just stay and watch.

Our Instructor is Kathy McCoy. Let us know your questions and we'll have Kathy call you.

Yoga

Tuesdays at 10am - start 4/22 - 5 weeks for $50

Thursday at 4pm - TBA

Nancy Hirsch, RYT, is a 200 hour certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and member of Yoga Alliance. Her mixed level classes involve modifications, guided breath, stretching and strengthening. A slow, steady pace keeps focus on alignment. Postures flow from one to the next creating interplay of body and mind. Detailed guidance into the postures make Nancy’s classes beginner friendly along with modifications offering a challenge for the more advanced student.

Weight Loss Club Contest

Contest will start again on TBA

The group losing the most weight will each win a "RED" to take home!

Thursday morning at 9:00am

vs.

Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm

These two groups will meet once each week for 5 weeks. Cost $35

We must have at least 4 people in each group to make this work.

Please call to register - 485-0405

We'll spend 45 minutes doing a core work out together with the "RED". This class is best for those just beginning a work out routine. Red provides gentle movement with zero joint impact. The twisting movement does require a healthy low back. Plan to share recipes and weight loss strategy! We encourage each member to either pick the Weight Watchers program or the SparkPeople.com program to help them win! (We are looking into starting a Weight Watchers program here.)

We do have "Red" in stock if you want to take one home with you!

Our version of this piece of equipment does have a weight limit of 250 lbs.

INTRO TO ZERO BALANCING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Sunday March 9, 2008 1-2:30 p.m.

With Verilee Herpich RN LMT, ZB faculty

Please join us for this opportunity to find out if Zero Balancing (ZB) is the modality for you – as practitioner or client! This class will include experiential exercises, exposure to the principles guiding this cutting edge body/mind therapy system based in Western science and Eastern concepts of healing. ZB addresses energy at the deepest structures of bone, joints, and ligaments.

ZB principles are richly complimentary to all other healing modalities. Come see if ZB is for you!

Someone in the class will receive a free demonstration session!

Please register with Verilee at 860-491-9228.

For more information visit www.zerobalancing.com

Infant Massage Training

Janice Gerasimovich, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, will teach parents and care givers how to massage their babies. The benefits of massage, infant communication, interpreting cries and several ways to comfort infants will also be discussed. This class is also open to expectant parents so you will be ready to begin as soon as the little one arrives. This class is scheduled as a private lesson at your convenience for $95. Makes a great baby shower gift or welcome home from the hospital gift! Group classes also available by appointment.

Instructor: Janice Gerasimovich, LMT

Understanding Microdermabrasion and Skin Care for Adults ~ Date TBA

Skin Care training for Teenagers ~ Date TBA

If your skin is dry, blemished, dull, sun damaged, has uneven skin tone and texture, large pores, spider veins or other skin imperfections, we welcome you to join us and discover how the combination of Microdermabrasion, Vacuum Sculpting Massage and Light Therapy can treat these issues and leave you with healthy revitalized skin. Topics to include: What is Microdermabrasion? How does it work? What does it do? What type of skin can benefit? Who are the best candidates? Are there any side effects? Which version of Light Therapy, blue light or infrared, would work best for your for your skin issues? Three members of each class will be chosen to receive treatments during the class.

Instructor:

Couples Massage Training Class

This is a private, hands-on training class for any two people. Learn to safely give massage to relieve back and shoulder discomfort. Techniques for hands, feet and face can also be taught. This class is 1.5 hours and is scheduled at your convenience. $115/couple

Instructors: Franci Tartaglino, LMT ~ Jenny Royer, LMT

~ Kim Laurie, LMT ~ Kellie Finkenzeller, LMT ~

~ Michelle Langer, LMT