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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

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!"

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 have completed Foundations of Pilates through ACCESS CVU or for experienced students who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. During this series, we'll continue our exploration of the foundational principles of Centering, Control, Concentration, Flow, Breath and Precision and expand the mat exercise repertoire. Bring a mat (or two for more cushioning), hand towel and water bottle and wear clothes that are comfortable for moving. Students should be able to get up and down from the floor.

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!"