Access At CVUHS

Find calm in your body and your mind. Join Jane for an accessible, fun, energizing yoga flow that builds bone strength and brings students out of their daily grind and into their true nature of goodness. We’ll get the heart rate up with vigor, and then wind down and relax in a balanced class designed to make you feel better than when you came in the door. All levels welcome. Participants should be comfortable sitting on and getting up from the floor. Mats available, or bring your own. This class will meet inside CVU.

This i-STRIKE self-defense course is designed for women of all ages and capabilities, with a specific focus on sexual assault situations. In addition to learning effective physical techniques, your voice will become louder and more affirmative in setting verbal and physical boundaries, and you’ll learn to trust your intuition. This class is intended for women, including transgender and non-binary individuals. This is team taught with a male black-belt who wears a full contact suit attending the second session. No previous martial arts experience needed. This class will meet inside CVU.

David Allan has been teaching swing dance for over 15 years! He has taught at Middlebury and St Michael's colleges, the Waldorf schools and many townhalls throughout VT. You will learn the fundamentals of leading and following which include correct body posturing, connection and foot work. You will learn six count basic steps and turns in a fun upbeat class. Both couples and individuals are welcome! We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. Couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to Lead, Follow, or no-preference. To create a balanced class we may ask partners to be flexible. Please wear any flat sole shoe. A leather sole is preferred, but sneakers are an acceptable and comfortable option. No experience necessary, Min age: 16+ David was exceptional. It was the first time we’ve ever taken a dance class and his overall demeanor and teaching style were perfect for us.

Join Heather for a six week series of vinyasa flow yoga, suitable for all levels. Come enjoy a Vinyasa style flow designed to warm, stretch, work, and restore at the end of a long day. Give yourself the gift of yoga breathing, movement and meditation as we shift and settle more deeply into Fall. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat and any props you enjoy. We'll also have some mats available to borrow. This class will meet in person at CVU.

Based on a significantly different paradigm in yoga poses, the practice of this unique style is both physical and more than physical. In Svaroopa® yoga we specialize in ‘core opening,’ spinal decompression, through releasing the tensions in the layers of muscles wrapped around your spine. Using precise alignments to create an inner opening from tail to top, this style redefines strength, giving you stamina and vitality through releasing deep tensions and recapturing your essential aliveness. This yoga is precise and compassionate at the same time, using props such as blankets and blocks to meet your body where it is. Svaroopa® yoga is body-friendly yoga that anyone can do, regardless of experience or fitness level. Not exercise, Yoga International describes it this way: “Svaroopa® Yoga is a scientific maximization of your body’s capacity, dissolving the tensions that inhibit your body’s natural functioning and inherent healing capacity.” This four-week, (2 hours per session), course is experiential; you will learn the ‘Magic Four’ poses that open your spine from tail to top, and be able to bring the practice home with you, finding ease of movement and bliss. Find a comfortable place in your home and have blankets and yoga blocks available for use during the course. All ages and levels welcome! Note: This is an online course. You will receive a welcome email and Zoom link from your instructor, Annie, prior to the start of the first session.

Join us for an introduction to the art and practice of the style of Tai Chi Chuan made famous by the Yang family. Strengthen the core, and improve balance and presence of mind. All levels of experience are welcomed! This class will meet inside CVU.

David Allan has been teaching swing dance for over 15 years! He has taught at Middlebury and St Michael's colleges, the Waldorf schools and many townhalls throughout VT. You will learn the fundamentals of leading and following which include correct body posturing, connection and foot work. This class is a continuation of the Access class, East Coast Swing Dancing for Beginners OR for those that need a refresher and want more dancing opportunities! Both couples and individuals are welcome! We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. Couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to Lead, Follow, or no-preference. To create a balanced class we may ask partners to be flexible. Please wear any flat sole shoe. A leather sole is preferred, but sneakers are an acceptable and comfortable option. No experience necessary. Min age 16+ We loved our class experience! David is a really great instructor. He answers questions and really wants the students to understand the dance steps. We learned SO MUCH!