Pilates

These mat-based exercises, celebrated by professional athletes, models, and actors, are intended to strengthen the core abdominal and trunk muscles. Regular practice and training allows balance of tone and strength with flexibility, improves posture, alignment, freer movement, and focus. Contact us to discuss level placement. [More details on Pilates]

GYROTONIC®

This is a machine format program and is conducted in private and semi-private sessions emphasysing opening of the spiine and related muscles through a comprehensive developed routine. GYROKINESIS® is the mat variation of this format. [More details on GYROTONIC®]

GYROKINESIS®

Mats and chairs are used in this program, which uses circular and spiral movements to increase range of motion, develop long, lean and toned muscles, and improve posture and flexibility. This format integrates breath with movement, reinforces good posture integrity, and improves circulation throughout the body, - custom fit to each person. [See our Links Page for more details]

Buteyko Breathing Method - Let's get our life priorities straight!   # 1 is Air - # 2 is Water - # 3 is Food

Could the way you are breathing be making you sick? Due to myths and misconceptions, most adults have developed dysfunctional breathing.

Breathing is an often overlooked component which is as fundamental and important to our health as a nutritious diet, adequate rest, and physical activity. We live in a stressful society that is disrupting this most basic body function. Improper breathing can be a dangerous behavior immediately triggering and /or exacerbating a variety of serious symptoms and imbalances in the entire body. With taking over 20,000 breaths a day, your body is going to suffer with complaints if breathing is not done right since it is the foundation that all the other body systems depend on. If breathing is not optimal then everything else is compromised since it is connected. Buteyko offers a solution that deals with the source of the problem.

Carol Baglia teaches the Buteyko breathing method in small group weekly workshops or private lessons. This educational program offers safe, simple, and effective techniques for treating asthma, allergies, snoring/sleep apnea, chronic bronchitis, panic attacks, fibromyalgia, plus much more. It is a natural way to restore normal breathing 24/7 when sleeping, exercising, and performing all activities. Buteyko clients can regain freedom and eliminate medication or machine expense and side effects. Some of the many benefits recognized with restoring easy breathing by practicing the Buteyko breathing techniques:

• Reduce/eliminate the need for many drugs
• Limit harmful side effects of medications
• Save money on prescriptions
• Stronger immune system - fewer colds and flu
• Miss less work or school or fun
• Suffer less symptoms as most disappear entirely
• Sleep through the night, better rest
• Participate in activities of choice again
• Empowered to control life, fears end
• More energy, efficient metabolism encourages weight adjustment
• Maximizes performance, with less risk of injury
• Enhances mental clarity
• Reduces stress, aids pain management
• Detoxifies and cleanses
• Encourages sustainability, organics, green culture

Practicing Buteyko requires you to take responsibility for your own healing. Learning how to do this is the best investment you can make in reducing harmful stress levels, revitalizing your mind and body, and enjoying the gift of the breath of life to its fullest. Thrive instead of barely survive. Breathe well, be well.

Yoga

Uses props such as blankets, straps and blocks to adapt the classical Hatha Yoga poses to individual needs. Yoga practice develops balance, flexibility, stability, and flow of movement sequencing while strenghtening the body while calming and clarifying the mind. [See our Links Page for more details]

Resist-A-Ball

Exercises in this class are done with physio ortherapy balls, and improve balance and coordination while toning the entire body. Included are cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and resistance training. [See our Links Page for more details]

T'ai Chi

This time-honored martial art and proprioceptive work (balance) emphasizes gentle exercise, mental focus, and relaxation. [See our Links Page for more details]

Capoeira

An Afro-Brazilian martial art that is an extraordinary form of self-defense and a way of instilling self-confidence. Traditional instruments and vocal calling are integral to Capoeira, a Brazilian- Portugese-African dance game with interaction between music, song and dance elements that forms a strong sense of community, sport, camaraderie and individual accomplishment. [See our Links Page for more details]

World Beat

This is a hybrid class combining Latin, Salsa, Rock, Asian, Brazilian, African, Jazz, etc. music for a lively aerobic movement session guaranteed to provide a great cardio workiout.

Classes for Winter Session - Starts January 14, 2008

Monday
T’ai Chi 6:15-7:15pm

Tuesday
Pilates Mat 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesday

Beginning Mat Pilates 6:30-7:30pm

Thursday
GYROKINESIS® 7:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday
Yoga 10:20-11:20am
Capoeira 2:30-4:30pm

Pick Your Class and Time - if you have group of six or more people interested in a specific class at a specific time, give us a call. We will gladly work with you on this!

For information about other classes or to register please call 440-919-2427 or 888-686- 5777.