PILATES (Teri)

This Joseph Pilates based multi-level class focuses on breathing synchronized with core strength training exercises. You will gain muscle coordination, control and tone in your core area (abdominals, obliques and lower back). The class is designed to accommodate all levels of experiences thus variations and modifications are provided to the students. At the discretion of the instructor, the following equipment may be used: Stott Pilates®, FitnessCircle®, Stott Pilates® FlexBand®, and Poz-A-Ball. Instructor's style of teaching is Stott Pilates®. Note: Yoga practices (also known as a class in a health club/gym setting) complement Pilates classes.

HOT YOGA (Teri)

Hot yoga is a multi-level yoga that is practiced in an intentionally heated room. The heat warms and lengthens your muscles, prevents injuries and allows for a deeper release in your body. You will perspire and thus your perspiration flushes the toxins and poisons from your body and cleanses your systems. This practice (also known as a class in a health club/gym setting) combines vinyasa (flow) with long holds for deeper range of motion and focuses on the breath. As in vinyasa practices, students will experience the flowing breath and synchronized movement and the principles of alignment. Beginning students will be able to develop a strong practice while more advanced students will enhance their existing practice. It is recommended that you bring the following to the practice: a beach to put over your mat, a hand towel to wipe the perspiration off of yourself and a water bottle.

YING-YANG YOGA (Teri)

This is a multi-level and multi-formatted practice (also known as a class in a health club/gym setting) to address the human aspects of ying (calm, passive, introverted, reserve and weak) and yang (active, assertive, extroverted, expanding, and strong). You will gain flexibility and balance, in both physical and mental aspects. This yoga practice incorporates Asanas (postures), Pranayama (regulated breathing) and meditation (Dharana & Dhyana) into a physically active flowing (vinyasa) yoga. It focuses on breathing synchronized with asanas. At the discretion of the instruction the following yoga props are used: blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets and YogaFit® balls. Note: Pilates classes complement Yoga.

Yoga (Patty S.)

This class designed to provide the traditional Yoga Experience. It focuses on breathing synchronized with yoga poses. You will increase strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness. The class is designed to accommodate all levels of experiences thus the instructor "builds" on each pose. Instructor's style of teaching is YogaFit®.

Vinyasa Yoga (Brian L.)

Tuesday Vinaysa: In Sanskrit "nyasa" means "to place" and "vi" denotes "in a special way". In this class we will practice hatha yoga with the intention of vinaysa, meaning we will pay attention to the proper alignment and placement of each pose. We will also explore yoga concepts, breathing, and peak poses that will challenge and connect your mind body experience. This class is great for beginners who are just starting their yoga journey and for experienced practitioners shaping their practice with focus and intention.

Thursday Vinaysa Flow: This class will take concepts from the Tuesday vinaysa class and link the poses (asana) with movement, breath (pranayama), and music. This class will build heat from within, deepen our practice, and assist us in finding a state of balance. Feel free to take this class independent of Tuesday.

Rates:

Your first class is always free!

For Bodyworks members:
All Yoga and Pilates classes are free for Bodyworks members.

For Non-members:
1 class: $7
10 pack: $60

Instructors:

Brian Lam

Brian Lam, 200hr RYT, Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician.

Brian is a 200-hour Yoga Teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance. He trained in the vinyasa style of hatha yoga at Exhale's i/o Inside Out Yoga School in New York City, where he was awarded a full scholarship for his training. Since moving to Fredericksburg, Brian has taught community classes for FAHASS, Friends of the Rappahannock, and UMW Prism.

Brian is also a licensed massage therapist and esthetician. Skin+Touch Therapy is his private practice for massage, facials, and private yoga lessons. Skin+Touch Tharapy, located in Fredericksburg.

Patty S.

Patty teaches the Saturday morning YogaFit® class at 9:30. She has 20+ years of fitness experience. She is AFAA certified with additional certifications in Aerobics and Step, and personal training. Patty has been Yogafit certified since 2003 years and is a level 2 instructor.

Teri

Teri has been teaching since July 1997. She is certified and taken the required continuing education credits (CECs) to ensure that her certificates are current. She is qualified to teach: Hula, Group Fitness (Step, Slide, BOSU, Hi/Lo Impact Aerobics, Body Sculpting), Stability Ball, Yoga (including Hot Yoga) and Pilates. For Yoga, she has completed her 200-hr Registered Yoga Trainer (RYT) and is registered with Yoga Alliance(c) (YA).
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