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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!

Essentrics® is a full-body workout program that helps improve posture and balance through a dynamic and fluid combination of stretching and strengthening. The program rebalances the body, increasing flexibility and mobility for a healthy, toned and pain-free body. An Essentrics® session, set to motivating music, provides a full-body, weight-free workout that works to unlock the joints and release tight muscles. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle, and wear clothes that are comfortable to move in. Interested in the Wednesday evening (5:30-6:30pm) class? Check out the listing here. Sign up for both the Monday & Wednesday course series and save $15. Send us an email (access@cvsdvt.org) after registration, or call us (802-482-7194) to register over the phone, and we'll apply the discount. "Beth was a great teacher for Essentric beginners-welcoming, kind, understanding and low pressure." "I felt much better at the end of each class. Beth’s instruction is clear, encouraging and kind. The classroom environment was very supportive." "The Essentrics class was good for toning muscles and improving postures." -PJM

Essentrics® is a full-body workout program that helps improve posture and balance through a dynamic and fluid combination of stretching and strengthening. The program rebalances the body, increasing flexibility and mobility for a healthy, toned and pain-free body. An Essentrics® session, set to motivating music, provides a full-body, weight-free workout that works to unlock the joints and release tight muscles. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle, and wear clothes that are comfortable to move in. Interested in the Monday afternoon (4:30-5:30pm) class? Check out the listing here. Sign up for both the Monday & Wednesday course series and save $15. Send us an email (access@cvsdvt.org) after registration, or call us (802-482-7194) to register over the phone, and we'll apply the discount. "Beth was a great teacher for Essentric beginners-welcoming, kind, understanding and low pressure." "I felt much better at the end of each class. Beth’s instruction is clear, encouraging and kind. The classroom environment was very supportive." "The Essentrics class was good for toning muscles and improving postures." -PJM

Pilates is a full-body physical conditioning method that emphasizes spinal alignment, a focused mind, breathing and core conditioning to improve daily life activities. Benefits include improved posture, increased flexibility, greater balance and control, reduced joint and back stress and increased abdominal and back strength. This group mat class series is designed for students who are new to Pilates or for experienced students who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. Throughout the series, we'll explore the foundational principles of Centering, Control, Concentration, Flow, Breath and Precision. Bring a mat (or two for more cushioning), hand towel and water bottle and wear clothes that are comfortable for moving. We will also have some mats available to borrow. Students should be comfortable getting up and down from the floor.

This gentle yoga class is a meditative, fluid, and soothing class suitable for all levels. Students will experience slow movements to warm the body and release stress and muscular tension, breathing techniques to support the nervous system, and simple postures to help build strength and stability. Suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Bring your mat and water bottle, as well as blocks and strap (towel) if needed. We will have some yoga mats and blocks available to borrow. "Ellen is a wonderful instructor, love her and her yoga classes!"

This yoga class moves slowly and with intention so that the student can focus on being in the present moment. The integration of breath while holding poses for longer periods of time allows students the option to go deeper in a pose or find more softness. Suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Bring your mat and water bottle, as well as blocks and strap (towel), if available. We will have some yoga mats & blocks available to borrow. "Ellen is a wonderful instructor, love her and her yoga classes!"

This class will offer full-body strength training for adults with little or no experience with weight lifting. Emphasis will be on safe, effective exercises appropriate for any level of fitness. Participants will be instructed and guided on all exercises with commitment to having each person understand the purpose and intention of the exercise, and know how to make it harder or gentler depending on the needs of the individual. Participants will be able to ask all the questions they want to develop their understanding of the principles of fitness. We will navigate around injuries and chronic conditions that need TLC. Classes will begin with a warm-up and end with a gentle stretch. Please bring a mat, a set of dumbbells (between 5 and 10 pounds depending on personal preference), and an exercise band (a long single band similar to what's in the photo) to class, along with water. Wear clothes that are comfortable for movement and exercise. "Heather was a wonderful instructor- so full of energy and information! This class was great for learning the basics and how to incorporate a strength training and exercise program into your life. She was responsive to questions and focused on the class being for and about the participants and their needs and offering modifications to exercises as needed. I’d love to see more classes taught by her!" "I have worked with personal trainers and physical therapist for years. Heather's knowledge and instruction is spot-on. In addition, Heather is so personable and she makes the program fun and enjoyable. I looked forward to this class every week. I would recommend this class to anyone, any age, who wants to learn good technique and make lasting changes in staying fit."