Dance, Fitness & Yoga   

This class is for the beginner who wants to discover the fun of line dancing. Learn basic steps, terminology, and beginner dances. Dances include A Little Sweet, Canadian Stomp, LLH Shuffle, Step Right Up, Gin and Tonic, Rebel Strut 16 Step, Hold On to, Keep It Simple, and Let the Cowboy Rock.

This class is for the line dancer who knows the basics and is ready to take on the next level of dance steps. Students who register for this class should have taken at least one or two line dancing classes and know the fundamentals. Dances include Creepin, Damn!, Drink in My Hand, Homegrown, La Cienega BLVD, Lonely Drum, Swamp Thang, Vacation, Zjozzys Funk, and A Little Square AKA House Party.

Enjoy two of our popular fitness classes at a discounted rate! Students who register for both Fitness Mix and Yoga Sculpt at the same time save 10%!

Fitness Mix incorporates four fitness disciplines: dance aerobics, strength training, Pilates, and yoga. Each section is approximately 15 minutes long, giving the participant an opportunity to master the move/exercise.  This class is great for experienced exercisers, beginners, and those who always wanted to try different classes but were apprehensive about doing a whole hour of one format. Total body strengthening, cardiovascular fitness, and increased flexibility are the goals of the program, all of which are needed for a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. This class is dynamic, and before you know it, the session is complete, and the benefits are yours!

If you register for FitnessMix and Yoga Sculpt Combo, you will receive a discount of 10%.  Click here to register for the combo.

Yoga Sculpt is a blend of yoga postures incorporating restorative yoga, power yoga, and vinyasa (mindful movement) to build strength, develop flexibility, and balance the mind-body connection. This class will strengthen the muscles and bones in your body, reduce the risk of injuries, offer calm and clarity of thought, and help diminish the effects of aging.  All levels of experience are welcome, and modifications will be provided where needed.

 

If you register for FitnessMix and Yoga Sculpt Combo, you will receive a discount of 10%.  Click here to register for the combo.

As we age, all of us fall into habits of using our bodies in ways that they were not intended for. Over time muscles become overstretched in some places and under-stretched in others, pulling our bones out of alignment and resulting in pain. In this gentle yoga class, the focus will be on using targeted yoga postures (not all yoga postures are helpful) to rebalance muscle groups and encourage realignment for the prevention and reduction of pain... so maybe we won't have to pop a Tylenol to get through the day! In addition, this class includes instruction in mindfulness practice and stress reduction-- important elements of every yoga session.

In this one-hour mat Pilates class, you will move through the classical and contemporary Pilates repertoire to strengthen and stretch the body. You will gain core strength to support the lower back and improve your posture and flexibility. Modifications will be made for any condition or injury.

In this one-hour mat Pilates class, you will move through the classical and contemporary Pilates repertoire to strengthen and stretch the body. You will gain core strength to support the lower back and improve your posture and flexibility. Modifications will be made for any condition or injury.

This indoor fitness class is founded on 15-minute, big calorie-burning miles that use the best features of low-impact aerobic style group exercise yet keep it easy to follow. Our walking-based moves are set to music so that all fitness levels, all ages, and all sizes can enjoy it. You'll feel successful the first time you walk with us!

Discover the joy of belly dance and connect to your feminine energy while you shimmy to the beats of the drums of the East. Each class will give you a complete workout, incorporating a thorough warm-up, basic hip and abdominal isolations, dance techniques, travel steps, and a short dance sequence. This dance celebrates the unique female form. All shapes and sizes are welcome. 

Discover the joy of belly dance and connect to your feminine energy while you shimmy to the beat of the drums of the East. Each class will give you a complete workout, incorporating a thorough warm-up, basic hip and abdominal isolation, dance techniques, travel steps, and a short dance sequence. This dance celebrates the unique female form. All shapes and sizes are welcome. 

The Feldenkrais Method uses gentle, dynamic movement with awareness to improve mobility, coordination, balance, and sense of self. It has a profound effect on one’s ability to act with precision, power, ease, and spontaneity in daily life. A casual and accepting atmosphere allows individuals of all ages and abilities to enjoy learning at their own pace.

Feldenkrais is a natural way to treat chronic pain, alleviate stress on joints, and improve posture and dexterity. The practice helps people with backaches or muscle and joint pain to discover new options for easier movement and helps athletes, musicians, and dancers to “fine tune” themselves for competition or performance. After class, you're sure to feel terrific!

Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting.

Circuit training is a full-body exercise class that works all sections and muscle groups of the body with upper body, core, lower body, and total body exercises. An exercise circuit includes a set of 10 exercises, which are set up at stations. Participants rotate from station to station, completing each exercise for a given amount of time (1-2 minutes). After a full circuit of 10 exercises is completed, the participants begin back at their first station for the next circuit. Modifications for all levels will be provided.

Learn the basics of some of your favorite ballroom dances, such as merengue, swing, waltz, tango, foxtrot, and more, while learning partnering techniques for leading and following. No partner necessary, just your sense of adventure and sense of humor! 

SHiNE Dance Fitness mixes current hit music with original choreography for a fun, confidence-boosting, full-body workout experience. You don't have to be "a dancer" to dance with us. Come as your authentic self, and let the music and moves melt away your stress for a little while. The class is a perfect balance of cardio and toning, following a HIIT format. You will sweat until you sparkle and have fun doing it. SHiNE is for everybody with any body! See you on the dance floor! Learn more about SHiNE Dance Fitness here.

IT’S ALWAYS A YOGA PRACTICE, NEVER A YOGA PERFECT
Practice like it’s the first time every time.

Whether you want to begin a yoga practice or practice to maintain your yoga practice, this class has been designed for you!

In this class you will learn the fundamental and the foundational postures of the yoga practice. Each practice creates a pattern of consistency, develops muscle memory, and strengthens the mind-body connection. We will Explore various ways to both enter and transition from one posture into another, building towards learning the SUN SALUTATION; a yoga sequence practiced by yogi's all over the world.

You will begin to integrate the physical postures, with the asana (pose) names in both English and Sanskrit, develop an understanding of cues often heard in studio classes, with a nod to those that sound strange; "pull your naval to your spine" and "root down to rise up."

Yoga is a relaxant. Yoga heightens awareness, cultivates patience, and balances the body-mind connection. Yoga improves strength, musculoskeletal fitness, and flexibility. Learning the basics sets you on the path to a lifelong yoga practice. All you need to do is show up, roll out your mat, and practice like it's the first time every time.

Using Chair Yoga as the foundation of this class, the focus will be to develop and increase balancing skills critical for staying strong and safe.  Balancing, whether you’re walking, running, jumping, and especially while standing, requires muscle strength and strong bones.  Over time muscles and bones can weaken, causing us to lose strength, and balancing becomes more of a challenge.  BUT…strong muscles and bones are not the only factors that keep us from getting wobbly.  The sensory systems have a huge impact on balance.  The receptors that enable touch and feel, the vestibular system (the complex inner ear workings), and vision have a profound impact, playing havoc with the ability to balance.  Using a series of exercises that integrate both strength and agility with the sensory systems, done on and off the chair, you will align your bones and joints.  Not only will you gain strength and balance more easily, but you will also feel more balanced. 

Sculpt your body safely and effectively using light weights and precise movements while maintaining an elevated heart rate with lower-impact aerobics and core work. Progressions and modifications will be demonstrated, making this class appropriate for all levels.

If you register for Cardio Sculpt and Stretch and Restore Combo, you will receive a discount of 10%.  Click here to register for the combo.

Enjoy two of our Thursday evening fitness classes at a discounted rate! Students who register for both Cardio Sculpt and Stretch and Restore at the same time save 10%!

This class is designed to provide a whole-body restorative experience, particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing minor aches and pains in key mobilizing and stabilizing areas of the body. The warm-up will incorporate basic stabilization movements centered on corrective exercises. Following the warm-up, the class will consist of gentle static stretching and flexibility and mobility exercises to promote overall well-being.

If you register for Cardio Sculpt and Stretch and Restore Combo, you will receive a discount of 10%.  Click here to register for the combo.

“Strengthen your core” is a big buzz phrase in the fitness, rehabilitation, and exercise industries. So, what exactly is your core? How do you access it? And what makes it strong, or moreover, what makes it weak? Improve your body’s self-use and coordination in this unique movement class, which will consequently improve your core strength. You will be able to apply this knowledge to your everyday movement and sports. This class is suitable for all abilities.

The hottest social dance, Salsa "on 2" NY Style. This course focuses on timing, footwork, partnering, and doing those turns the "right" way in a fun, supportive environment. Bachata is a rhythmic Latin dance from the Dominican Republic that is very popular around the world and has evolved into an exciting interactive and sensual dance that has been influenced by salsa, tango, and other traditional ballroom dances.

The hottest social dance, Salsa "on 2" NY Style. This course focuses on timing, footwork, partnering, and doing those turns the "right" way in a fun, supportive environment. Bachata is a rhythmic Latin dance from the Dominican Republic that is very popular around the world and has evolved into an exciting interactive and sensual dance that has been influenced by salsa, tango, and other traditional ballroom dances.

Do you ever just want to get up and dance when you see the big dance sequences in Bollywood movies? Join us to explore Bollywood dance which is a mixture of various dance forms from traditional Indian dance to modern contemporary dance styles. This high-energy class combines hip hop, Bhangra, jazz, and Indian folk dances with expressions to narrate a story or emotion or to simply create a piece to have fun with foot-tapping music. We will work on rhythm, alignments, moves, and expressions, all the while building confidence and, most importantly, having fun.

How do you organize yourself to move? Poor posture can lead to extra work in the neck and shoulder muscles, causing sore muscles and tension in the nervous system. If you feel like you are on a never-ending quest to relax your neck and shoulders, join Patricia Wahl, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner & Movement Coach, for three weeks of learning practical movement skills to reduce effort and prevent injury in your neck and shoulders and that will leave you feeling relaxed and renewed. Patricia uses a unique body-brain type exercise for learning intelligent movement. You will also be given audio lessons to practice at your convenience.

The knee and ankle joints provide stability and mobility for our daily movements, such as walking, sitting, standing, and balance. These important joints can affect the posture of the whole body and vice versa. When we use them in a way that is not efficient, it can create extra force, friction, and sometimes pain. Join Patricia Wahl, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner & Movement Coach, for two weeks of learning how to apply intelligent movement to the use and function of your knee and ankle joints to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and improve balance. You will also be given audio lessons to practice at your convenience. This class is suitable for all abilities.