Class Descriptions - Skagway Recreation Department

AM Yoga w/ Jose & Katherine : Energizing yoga class with sun-salutations, standing poses, and floor work.

Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Katherine: Ujjayi breathing, bandhas, sun salutations, the standing sequence and the start of the primary series.

Ballet and Jazz w/ Megan: Barre exercises, stretching and center work focusing on technique using a variety of combinations depending on level of experience.

Body Pumping: Barbell class that strengthens your entire body. One body part for each song!

Fitness with the Spine in Mind: Moderate workout level that stimulates key standing and walking muscles for a taller, more balanced structure.

Cardio Lite: Floor aerobics with an extended warm up and cool down.

Gentle Yoga: Gentle yoga sequence offered in a slow involved format for beginners and veterans alike.

Martial Arts w/Brooke: Beginner class. Must sign up at front desk to participate.

Mat Pilates: Series of classical mat Pilates exercises with focus on precision and control. Strengthening and lengthening from the inside out.

PM Yoga w/Katherine: Energizing yoga class with sun-salutations, standing poses, and floor work.

Practical Pain Relief: Learn easy, low-demand exercises for relieveing pain from head to toe.

Restorative Yoga: Often referred to as “active relaxation”, the body is supported with props to relieve the effects of chronic stress and tension.

Senior Weights: Chair based resistance training for the entire body. Excellent for beginners as well!

Spinning: Group cycling taught by certified JGSI Spinning instructors. Burn calories and strengthen the heart in a fun, safe, lo-impact class.

Super Core: Therapeutic core workout revolving around the 8 load bearing joints and the spinal curves that they support.

Tribal Belly Dancing: Join volunteers Krista and Laural and let them show you their moves!

Vinyasa Yoga w/Maura: Flow style asana pracitce combining breath with movement.

Yoga w/Courtney: Beginner friendly yoga class with classical sun-salutations, standing poses, and floor work.

GENTLE YOGA : Learn several basic poses in a slow, involved format, that focuses on linking breath with movement. Build inner awareness and mental clarity while reducing stress and tension. Ends with 5-10 minutes of deep relaxation.

HATHA YOGA : This is an energizing yoga class with breathing exercises, sun salutations, standing and balancing poses and floor work. You will build strength, stamina and balance while increasing energy and mental clarity.

RESTORATIVE YOGA: Often referred to as “active relaxation”, the body is supported with props to relieve the effects of chronic stress and tension. This class is especially beneficial for when you are feeling weak, fatigued or stressed from your daily activities or when feeling ill or in recovery from illness or injury. In addition, a weekly restorative yoga practice will help counter balance a more strenuous asana practice and help you achieve an overall sense of calmness and well-being.

MAT PILATES : Developed by Joseph Pilates [(1880-1967). This class or (“mind” method) is a series of exercises performed lying down on a mat. It is suitable to all ages and all body types because it develops the body uniformly, improves flexibility and corrects bad posture. It lengthens, strengthens and stretches the musculature, spine and center, restores and increases physical vitality, stimulates the mind and elevates the spirit, while eliminating excess tension and strain on the joints. The focus is on quality vs. quantity. Through precision, control, and breathing students are taught to make a connection between mind and body, doing the exercises perfectly so they do not lose their value.

BODY SCULPTING : A total body workout using a step bench and free-weights, designed to condition the entire body and burn fat. The format utilizes the technique of "super-setting" in order to increase heart rate, while training with resistance. Modifications are shown so all levels are welcome!

AWESOME ABS: A pilates based core training workout using a mat, stability ball and resistance ring designed strengthen your midsection.

SPINNING: A 45 minute, group fitness class for all levels of training, whether you are a bike enthusiast or not. Take an incredible journey guided by your certified spinning instructor, riding flat roads and climbing hills, while listening to inspirational music. Mild stretching is included in this class. An excellent way to loose weight and stay in shape. A beginner is welcome to attend these sessions, as the instructor will show modifications. You may train at your own pace. Bring a water bottle and a hand towel. Padded bike shorts and stiff soled shoes are recommended, a heart rate monitor is optional.

SUPER CORE STRENGTH TRAINING: A new, high-demand class that emphasizes the entire musculoskeletal core from top to bottom. We will address The Inner Athlete in a way that nothing else can. Focusing primarily on the eight load-bearing joints that make up our standing anatomical posture, each exercise is presented in a form that does not allow any part of the structure to cheat or compensate.You’ll experience a full workout that stimulates primary movers, the big posture muscles closest to the skeleton that nobody can see. Balance: this is where we’re going! Using the principle of Vertical Loading, all exercises are performed in a manner that encourages full range of motion at the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles (load-bearing joints), and with constant and absolute respect to the spine and it’s “S Curve” (or lack of!) Some exercises will target the Driver muscles from the hip down, others stimulate Passenger muscle groups in the upper body, still others will cause a fascinating kinetic chain throughout. As these joints come into alignment, you’ll sit better, stand better, spin better, lift better, ski better, walk better, run better, play better, hike better, well, you get the gist!

CORE, it’s not just for abs anymore! Instructor: Karen Briner 983-2320

** wear clothes that are easy to move in. Bring you “indoor” gym shoes.

Vertical Vitamins: An easy to moderate exercise class that redistributes and balances the body’s weight at all eight load-bearing joints and promotes a healthy ‘S’ curve in the spine. It’s time to stop, and even reverse, the effects of gravity, time, repetitive stress, old injuries and/or inactivity on your musculoskeletal system. Based on The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion (www.egoscue.com), this class is recommended for anyone just starting a fitness program after a long absence, anyone dealing with long-term musculoskeletal pain, numbness or restrictions, and anyone having difficulties in the high-demand classes. Participants should wear warm, easy-to-move-in clothing, bring your ‘indoor’ gym shoes, and must be able to get up and down from the floor with ease and safety. Instructor Karen Briner 983-2320

YOGA: WEAR NON RESTRICTING CLOTHES for freedom of movement.
AEROBICS-APPROPRIATE SHOES, Aerobics shoes recommended. (non-marking/scuffing)
SPINNING- Bring a water bottle and a hand towel. Padded bike shorts and stiff soled shoes are recommended, a heart rate monitor is optional.