Stretch/Body Awareness Classes are for everyone! They are particularly good for those who are returning to movement classes or are recovering from injuries. Using stretch and movement techniques and melding them with energy medicine principles and exercises, this class helps students become profoundly aware of their bodies. By focusing deeply on individual muscles and joints, and their relationships, students gain an understanding of their bodies that will improve posture, increase flexibility, and create well-being. By the end of the class, individuals will feel like they have moved every part of their bodies and will enjoy a sense of calm, balance, and groundedness. Classes are approximately 1 hour long and students are reminded to modify any exercise or movement according to their own needs.

A: Stretch/Body Awareness Class
Starting the year off right! This class begins standing and opens up the body with various isolation exercises. Gradually increasing complexity and involving larger muscle groups, we warm the whole body up. The class ends on the floor with some gentle relaxation work for the lower back. Modify as needed.

B: Stretch/Body Awareness Class

Focusing on the spine, all parts of the body will feel lengthened and energized by the end of class. We work on the floor for most of the class, eventually challenging ourselves with deeper flexibility exercises using downward dog and forward fold stretches to finish the class out. Modify as needed.

C: Stretch/Body Awareness Class

This class begins standing and utilizes some of the movement vocabulary found in dance classes. Using the arms in combination with the legs, we help our bodies increase coordination as well as balance. Moving onto the floor, the class adds flexibility challenges for our hamstrings and inner thighs. Modify as needed.

D: Stretch/Body Awareness Class
This class is for those days when your body feels achy and tired and you don't really want to move much. Gentle and slow, the class moves through your body opening up any areas of tension and unblocking hidden tightness. Done solely on the floor, each part of your body will unfold and find greater ease and length. Modify as needed.

Investment in Health: $60

After registration, you will receive the links to all 4 classes. You can use them any time and as many times as you like from January 1-31.