SPIN 50
Our standard spin classes, using RPM (revolutions per minute) ranging from 50 - 120, this class is designed to the beat of the music and will challenge you with strength and speed. Our instructors are primarily Schwinn trained, and will incorporate many of the same fundamentals in their class design, but we do like to switch the drills up a bit to offer a little more variety. Modifications for varied moves always provided, and encouraged if that is what is best for your body!
SPIN + STRETCH 60
We roll for 35 minutes and stretch for 25 minutes. We bring you up to get that cardio workout, and then we work on bringing your system down before you go. Please bring your own YOGA MAT, straps or bolsters you may wish to work with! If you forget, no worries, we do rent mats for $2, or prop packages for $5. Just bring some change with you and we'll get you set up!
SPINSANITY
YOU ARE RIDING FOR 60 MINUTES FOR SOME FUN DRILLS AND MUSIC!
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SPIN CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS:
All classes include a good warm up (easy flat road tension), followed by a few drills, cool down and stretch. Our classes are taught to the revolutions per minute (RPM), and you are in control of how hard you work through adjusting the tension dial. The tension creates the work. You will work harder by increasing the tension.
We try to make these low-impact cardio classes accessible to all, and use caution in our class design to provide a safe and effective program.
Developing your cardio system takes a few weeks, be patient and listen to your body. We will take a pulse check to identify if we are on target...or if we could be working a little harder. Heart rate monitors are recommended, but not required, and can sync up with our bikes.
Please note that if you aren't a regular rider, you may feel tender in your sitting region for a few days after your first class - this too shall pass! Get in to the yoga studio for a little stretch in between classes, and you will be feeling so much better. Promise.
You can do it, let's roll!
PLEASE BRING AS MANY OF YOUR OWN PROPS AS POSSIBLE TO CLASSES. PROPS ARE A GREAT INVESTMENT IN YOUR PRACTICE, BOTH IN STUDIO AND FOR HOME USE.
HATHA YOGA
Hatha is a term that describes most yoga practices, the practice of using physical forms to rebalance male and female energies in the body. This class typically has more static holds, and less 'flow'. We encourage participants to find the edge of their practice, but working within their own bodies limitations and needs. All levels welcome.
YIN YOGA
A slow gentle and at times intense practice to assist the connective tissue of your body not normally targeted in active exercise. Especially beneficial for people who have tightness, want to increase mobility, flexibility, take the time to slow down, turn inwards and soak up some stillness. The postures primarily focus on the low back and hips, all are practiced on the floor with the support of props (blankets, bolsters and blocks) and are held for 3 to 5 minutes allowing you to reach deep into the connective tissues and the joints.
YOGA NIDRA
SPECIAL OCCASION CLASS WITH JUIE HORWOOD
You do not need to practice yoga or meditation to enjoy this form of yoga! In Yoga Nidra, we restore our body, senses, and mind to their natural function and awaken a seventh sense that allows us to feel no separation, allowing us to feel wholeness, tranquility, and well-being. This 90-minute class begins with 45-minutes of Restorative Yoga to allow us to drop into our space, settle the nervous system and start to let go of tensions. This will be followed by 45-minutes of Yoga Nidra: that deeply restful guided practice that helps with sleep, stress, and so much more. Rejuvenating and sometimes energizing - join us for this practice of meeting yourself where you are and embracing that connection.
VINYASA FLOW
Not offering at this time
Vinyasa is a term that describes a moving practice where participants are moving in and out of poses, generating heat and strength. Typically a vinyasa class is more rigourous than a Hatha class, but a Hatha class can be just as demanding!
You can register for these classes by purchasing the series package online and booking in to the first class on Tuesday September 12th. You will not need to re-book, as the rest of the classes will be booked for you. The cost for the 6-WEEK SERIES is $90+GST, and is available for purchase through our BUY CREDITS page. You are welcome to add yourself to the class list if there is space for a drop-in!
We will be running two 6-WEEK YOGA SERIES for both Hatha and Yin yoga this Fall. The FIRST SERIES runs Tuesday, September 12 - October 17We will break for Tuesday October 24 + October 31The SECOND SERIES runs Tuesday, October 17 - December 12
We love HATHA and YIN Yoga as tools to complement our spin practice, and they are two very different practices. Here's what you can expect from each of these styles:
HATHA YOGA is a little work. Provides stillness for the mind, practice with balance, muscular strength and muscular flexibility challenges. It is you on your mat, working with your breath. You start and end in a Savasana (corpse pose) - the first is for set up and alignment the last one is for letting go. You will move from supine to kneeling to standing to seated to twists and the final Savasana pose. Wear your athletic gear as we tend to build a bit of heat as we focus on muscles, alignment and breath work. We work to find the right alignment in Hatha Yoga poses to ensure safety and bodily integrity. This is a great class that will help you be more resilient on and off your mat. A great time for some mind + body connection. With Alenna LanghorstTuesdays: September 12 - October 17Time: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM*Check to see if there are any drop-in spots available! Some weeks registrants can't make it and there could be an opening!
YIN YOGA is the perfect antidote to a chaotic day. Come to our quiet, peaceful space. We move a lot slower in Yin Yoga, and we do not build any heat. You may even notice your body temperature will drop during a Yin Yoga class. Make sure to dress comfy and warm, or have a layer to put on. Think loose hair, loose clothing (no tight sports bras), nothing metal surrounding the body. We work with bolsters, blocks and blankets to ensure maximum comfort and support as the yin poses at the studio are typically held between 3 - 5 minutes (sometimes up to 10 minutes). The goal is to bring the number of thoughts down by slowly slipping in to your body, finding stillness in the mind and holding an edge of tension for an extended period of time, just tuning in to all the body's sensations. The breath is meant to be smooth and we are to let it settle in to any joints and tension like a thick fog. Eat lightly before class, or a couple hours before class. Yin is the darkness, the heavy, the cold, the slow, the joints and connective tissues. We will move through poses, primarily on the floor, then to breath work, meditation and Savasana. You will leave feeling super relaxed before sleep. Plan to get home and move to bed sooner than later. With Sarah LaneTuesdays: September 12 - October 17Time: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
PULSE!! Barre fuses ballet, pilates and yoga moves to give you a challenging, but modifiable, full-body workout. We do a lot of centre floor barre which requires a lot of balance. You may find some classes more dance focused, and some more fitness focused, either way, a great body toner! We use bender balls, small weights, gliders and resistance bands to add interest to the workout. Every class is different, but we will systematically burn out the lower body, the core and then the upper body before a little stretch to complete your workout.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR BARRE CLASS:
BARRE 50
This class is designed to get you in and out quickly feeling the effects of a full body workout. Guaranteed to target arms, legs, hips, glutes and your core through a full range of motion and some fantastic pulsing!
BARRE + STRETCH 60
Not offering at this time
This class has been designed to give you all that BARRE 50 offers, but with some additional time spent stretching at the end of class.
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