Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30- 6:45 p.m.
Punch cards: $50/10 classes or $6.00 drop in
Instructor: Meira Dinsmore
Yoga Fusion is a class designed for all levels of yoga practice. Through simple strengthening postures and deep breathing exercises, this course will bring health and vitality to students mentally and physically. Those interested in a refreshing outlook on health and well-being in the new year are encouraged to drop in and check it out.
Instructor Meira Dinsmore began her yoga practice in 2001. She has studied a variety of different forms, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, and Pranayama. As a collegiate athlete, yoga aided Meira in maintaining physical strength, flexibility, balance, and avoiding injury. Last July she travelled to India to strengthen her practice and undertook a month-long intensive Master 1 certification course. She has had a wealth of unique experiences practicing and learning a myriad of philosophies worldwide.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Punch cards: $50/10 classes or $6.00 drop in
Instructor: Sybil Merriman
This flowing Hatha yoga class emphasizes alignment and breathing techniques and is designed to wake up the body and greet the day. It is suitable for all levels. Postures will be tailored to individual needs.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. (beginning March 30)
Punch cards: 10 classes/$50.00 or $6.00 drop in
Instructor: Sybil Merriman
The class will focus on postures with an emphasis on alignment combined with breath work, yoga philosophy, and meditative inner awareness. Postures are adaptable to the abilities and needs of each student.
Saturday, April 10, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sybil Merriman
This will be an opportunity to meet the instructor and try out the class described above for free.
Instructor Sybil Merriman has been interested in health and nutrition all of her life. She has been hooked on yoga since she took her first class in college. Over the last 10 years, she has deepened her yoga practice with exceptional teachers and personal study. Sybil completed a 200-hour teacher certification program at the Yandara Yoga Institute where she took courses in Asana, Pranayama, meditation, yogic philosophy and much more. Sybil enjoys helping people heal themselves through yoga, using a patient and gentle approach.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 13 - 70
$25.00/month or $5.00 drop in
Instructor: Jonathan Sparks
Multiple martial arts (MMA), grappling techniques, submission holds, and more will be taught during this two-hour class. Jonathan Sparks is a former student of the Gracie Family and a black belt of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For more information go to www.jitsu.biz or call 351-8007.
10 Thousand Steps/10 Weeks
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Sessions: Feb. 2 - April 6 & April 20 - June 29
$15.00/session
That’s all it takes to maintain fitness! Adults can sign up for our 10-week program and receive a free pedometer to track their progress. Fitness Trainer Shannon Rackowski will give an introduction to “Walking for Fitness” on the first day and assist throughout the program. Class is limited to 20 students.
Cardio Dance
Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Punch cards: $105/30 classes, $80/20 classes, $45/10 classes or $5.00 drop in
Instructor: Mary Solomonson
Cardio Dance is a fun, high-energy class geared toward the intermediate to advanced-level student. Get the benefits of a great cardio workout while dancing to motivating, upbeat music. If you love music and dance, this is the program for you! Muscle conditioning and floor work are included. Come and try out your first class free.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Saturdays 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Punch cards: $80.00/20 classes, $45.00/10 classes or $5.00 drop in
Instructor: Julia Clemons
This is a muscle-conditioning class that will incorporate the use of weights, bands, fitness balls, and pilates-based exercises to tone and sculpt your entire body. This class is great for all levels. We will incorporate moves to meet your individual fitness needs. Instructor Julia Clemons comes with 15 years experience.
Pilates Mat Class
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. & Fridays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Punch card: $100.00/20 classes, $50.00/10 classes or $6.50 drop in
Instructor: Rebecca Cheek
Pilates is an exercise program that works the core muscles of the body (upper and lower back, abdominals and gluteus maximi) and can be modified for all bodies and abilities. This class will increase your strength and flexibility, tone your major muscles, and even reduce or eliminate long-term aches such as lower back pain.
Twister's Adult Stretching & Tumbling
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sessions: Jan. 7-28, Feb. 4-25, Mar. 4-25
$35.00/session or $15.00 drop in
Instructor: Coach Cagle
This class is for adults that want to work on their flexibility and/or would like to learn tumbling skills. This is a chance for parents to do something fun and be a kid for a while. No skills are needed to do this class, and each student will learn and advance at their own pace. Stretching as well as tumbling are great ways to stay healthy and have fun.
Coach Cagle has 17 years of experience teaching gymnastics. She started taking gymnastics at the age of 12 and soon started coaching younger kids. After her gym closed, she set up her own program through a private school and later was hired as a coach through Crook County Parks and Recreation where she coached for nine years until her family relocated to Newport this past spring.
Twisters Adult Stretching and Flexibility
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sessions: April 8-29, May 6-27, June 3-24
$35.00/session or $15.00 drop in
Coach: Gaylene Cagle
As adults, the older we get the less flexible we become, which in turn makes everyday tasks a little harder. In this class, we will do lots of stretching and work to improve each person’s flexibility. Flexibility is something that we use every day. This class can help in ways that you may not even realize, such as making it easier to bend over to pick something up, tying your shoes, and many, many others. Daily stretching keeps muscles loose and ready to be used. It also helps with posture, allows the body to slim, and overall helps you feel better. This is a fun class with low to no impact and is great for your body and health.
Coach Cagle has 17 years of experience teaching gymnastics. She started taking gymnastics at the age of 12 and soon started coaching younger kids. After her gym closed, she set up her own program through a private school and later was hired as a coach through Crook County Parks and Recreation where she coached for nine years until her family relocated to Newport this past spring.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Punch cards: 10 classes/$40.00, 20 classes/$70.00 or $5.00 drop in
Instructors: John Anderson and Roger Hart
This class is now ongoing and is open to new students all year round. Tai Chi is excellent for balance, reducing stress, and for strengthening joints and immunity. We have a short, medium, and long version, which means the learning curve is 1 - 6+ months. Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) are relatively short ‘exercises,’ coordinating breathing with movement. Once learned in short fashion they relax and energize.
Tae Kwon Do
Mondays & Wednesdays
Youth: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Adults: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 7 and up $30.00/month
Instructor: Tim Anderson
Tae Kwon Do emphasizes self-control and self-discipline. It is an excellent way to garner confidence and a positive self-image. Students routinely excel in the classroom and extracurricular activities because they learn to focus their energy and center their minds. If you are interested in the martial arts, you are encouraged to attend a class and meet with instructor Tim Anderson prior to registering for the class.
Aikido
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
$15/ month
Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on conflict resolution. Aikido is non-competitive and stresses blending with, rather than opposing the attacker’s energy. This class is not an offensive art, it is a defensive art. Learn how to protect yourself without hurting the other person.
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