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Yoga Classes
If you are new to Yoga or mastering your own practice, let us guide you in this mind/body journey of awareness, strength, and flexibility. Elevate your concentration, stamina, vitality, and energy.

Beginners to Intermediate Yoga
These classes are open to all who wish to learn Yoga basics and refine their practice. Classes are open to all levels, beginning to advanced. We will practice Yoga breath (pranayama), dynamic postures (asanas), and the flow of breath (vinyasa). Through the practice of integrating breath and refining postures, participants will increase flexibility, strength, balance and feel relaxed and restored. This class meets in the Esic Center Multi-Purpose Room.
Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:25am-9:25am - Members $32; Non-members $50
Monday Evenings, 8:00pm-9:00pm - Members $20; Nonmembers $32
Wednesday morning, 10:45am-11:30am - Members $18; Nonmembers $30
; 45 minute class

Pilates Classes
Joseph Pilates developed a series of exercises over 30 years ago that focus on the "powerhouse" of the body. This is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises that will tone muscles, improve posture, provide balance, and unite body and mind.

Beginning/Intermediate Pilates Mat Instruction
Improve your core body strength, flexibility coordination and balance with the YMCA's Pilates mat instruction classes. Two classes are offered during the week for your convenience. These classes cater to those beginning their practice of Pilates as well as mastering the Pilates exercises. This class meets in the Esic Center Multipurpose Room.
Monday evenings, 7:00pm-8:00pm - Members $20; Nonmembers $32
Tuesday mornings, 10:30am-11:30am - Members $20; Nonmembers $32
Thursday mornings, 10:30am-11:30am - Members $20; Nonmembers $32


NIA
NIA is an expressive Body-Mind movement and lifestyle practice which integrates fitness and health and creatively blends movements, concepts and philosophies from both Eastern and Western traditions. Nia integrates the energies of three Dance Arts: Jazz, Duncan Dance and Modern Dance, with elements of the Healing Arts: Yoga, the work of Moshe Feldenkreis and the Alexander Technique and the Martial Arts of Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do and Aikido.

NIA
NIA is entered for all ages and all fitness levels. It is a a fun alternative to traditional forms of exercise. The class includes innovative music and encourages everyone to move in their own body's way. Classes are guided by certified NIA teachers. This class meets in the Esic Center Multi-Purpose Room.
Members $20; Nonmembers $32
Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm

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