Class DescriptionsThree Pillars has a variety of offerings to meet your needs. If you aren't sure what is right for you, please talk to Tim or one of our instructors. See class prices below. Descriptions on this page:
Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga that cultivates physical, mental, and spiritual health. This progressive practice combines postures, breath and movement to stretch, strengthen and cleanse the body, while focusing and calming the mind. An invigorating practice, ashtanga draws on strength and endurance. The primary series is repeated in sequence and continual flow, in a warm room. Expect to sweat! Belly Dance Learn the timeless art of Egyptian style belly dance. By focusing on breathing & muscle isolation, improve your co-ordination, tone up the whole body and relieve stress. Appropriate for all sizes and shapes.
Group Kickboxing Group Kickboxing is a martial arts skill based group fitness class. Students will learn the basics of kicking and punching, and how to create power while maintaining balance. We'll practice combinations, do basic calisthenics and stretches. This is a high energy, fun class, so bring a towel and water bottle. This is not a self defense course. Hatha yoga is a 5000-year-old science that originated in India. It seeks through practice of the asanas and pranayamas (poses and breathing exercises respectively) to balance the duality of forces within man's nature. Its desired outcome is physical, mental and spiritual harmony.
Kundalini Yoga Kundalini yoga classes are a dynamic blend of postures, breathing, chanting and meditation, which teach you the art of relaxation, self-healing and elevation. Kundalini can be translated as "that which is coiled", referring to the idea that the full potential of our life energy is coiled at the base of one's spine. With practice, you can strengthen and increase your energy flow and this can help balance the glandular system, strengthen the nervous system and enable us to harness the energy of the mind and the emotions. Balancing body and mind enables you to experience self-clarity which you can access in any situation in your daily life. No previous experience in yoga is required. Meditation A 45-minute class for all levels, designed to teach students to meditate without distraction, reduce stress and enhance concentration. We discuss tips and techniques for enjoying a comfortable meditation, how to clear the mind, following the breath and body scans. A group sitting with guided imagery is followed by a relaxation exercise and discussion. Beginners welcome! $5 donation Nia Nia is a free-flowing movement class that draws from a variety of dance & martial arts forms and even some yoga. Add some music and a little bit of choreography and you get an expressive fitness discipline. Nia is fun, it'll make you sweat and you'll have a chance to feel how your body naturally moves. Don't worry if you don't have any dance or martial arts background. Nia is easily modified for any level of fitness and open to all! Pilates Mat Pilates, named for the man who developed the exercises, Joseph Pilates, is a series of movements and non-impact exercises designed to strengthen your core muscles (abs, hips, & low back.) Proper execution of these exercises will lead to better posture, proper spinal alignment, and overall total body strength & flexibility. Pilates also develops the awareness of a true mind-body connection which helps promote a feeling of physical and mental well-being. Restorative Yoga Restorative Yoga helps induce deep relaxation of the body/mind. Postures provide similar benefits to classic hatha yoga postures but are done in a supported manner to minimize muscular action. Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient martial art based exercise that is a series of flowing movements. It is a moving meditation that can strengthen legs, improve coordination, body awareness, and balance, and increase circulation. Tai chi helps reduce stress, quiet the mind and increase concentration. Tai Chi for Seniors: Tai Chi originated in China many centuries ago as a non-aggressive martial art. Today it is widely practiced as a daily exercise with many health benefits. Done in slow circular movements without exertion, Tai Chi is an ideal exercise for Seniors. Among the many benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors is the improvement of balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls. Through regular practice students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and focus. Better body awareness, improved posture and proper breathing techniques contribute to a healthier respiratory, circulatory and cardiovascular system Tone and Stretch Start your week with a thoughtful, gentle movement class. Work with Joy on a sequence of postures that are achieved and held to allow your body to open itself and release muscle tension. This class incorporates many different disciplines such as yoga, pilates, feldenkrais, and modern dance. Tone and Stretch is appropriate for all ability levels. If you'd like to find out more about this class, write Joy at jnieda@hotmail.com. |
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