Rockville Rec Guide - Fall 2016 Winter 2017 | Page 31

Yoga — Core Strengthen your core and develop healthy back muscles with this fun, fast and energetic Hatha yoga workout. Using a core yoga ball, target your abdominals from every angle, reduce back pain, stabilize the spine, create a stronger midsection and improve overall body alignment. $89/$105 $89/$105 $89/$105 $89/$105 This class fuses concepts from Pilates and yoga to stretch muscle and connective tissues, improve your flexibility and prevent injury during working out. Bring a mat and enjoy a relaxing, yet invigorating experience. 8:30-9:15 AM $55/$59 Yoga — Gentle This gentle yoga workout provides modifications to traditional yoga postures without losing any of the physical benefits. Conducted at a comfortable pace, gentle yoga demonstrates the use of props, which enables everyone to enjoy the practice while promoting increased activity for better health. Bring a yoga mat, block and strap. Age: 18+ 57577 W 1/4-2/15 9:15-10 AM 57578 W 2/22-4/5 9:15-10 AM 57579 Sa 1/7-2/18 9:15-10 AM 57580 Sa 2/25-4/8 9:15-10 AM Rockville Swim and Fitness Center/Mustafa/Stokes $86/$99 $86/$99 $86/$99 $86/$99 Practice gentle stretching and strengthening exercises as well as relaxation and breathing techniques. Those with injuries should consult a physician prior to registration. Bring a yoga mat. 57126 Th 1/12-3/16 Rockville Sr. Ctr./Dodson 7:30-8:45 PM 7:30-8:25 PM $105/$115 $35/$39 $121/$131 Enjoy a balanced practice with longer posture holding times and a variety of se quences to increase stamina, flexibility and well-being. This physically challenging class is designed for individuals with prior yoga experience (exceptions granted), who are free of serious injuries or physical vulnerabilities. Bring a yoga mat, strap and block. Age: 16+ 57130 M 1/9-3/20 Thomas Farm CC/Neves 7:30-8:45 PM $115/$125 Yoga — Hot Vinyasa for Rookies A slower-paced hot vinyasa class to give you time to position your body, connect to your breath and adjust to practice in a heated room. The room is heated to 85 degrees and helps open and stretch the tightest muscles. Learn to steady the mind and be more comfortable in the conscious through connecting breath and movement. Experience the benefits of breathing easier, deeper, and longer and reduce the feeling of agitation and stress. Age: 18+ 57131 Su 1/8-2/26 Thrive Yoga/Staff 8-8:55 AM $89/$99 Yoga for Athletes This class is designed to improve health, performance and mental acuity. It combines push-ups, sit-ups and squats with traditional yoga postures in a flowing format. Focus on reducing stress and pain in the lower back, and increasing flexibility in the hamstrings, glutes and quadriceps to build a stronger core. Age: 16+ 57581 M 1/2-2/13 9:15-10:15 AM 57582 W 1/4-2/15 7-8 PM 57583 M 2/20-4/3 9:15-10:15 AM 57584 W 2/22-4/5 7-8 PM Rockville Swim and Fitness Center/Groman $89/$105 $89/$105 $89/$105 $89/$105 www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation | Page 31 Yoga — Gentle Hatha Beg./Cont. Age: 16+ Late Fall Mini Session 56388 Th 12/1-12/15 7:30-8:45 PM Age: 16+ 57128 W 1/18-3/15 Thomas Farm CC/England Yoga — Hatha Intermediate New! Yoga — Fusion Stretch Age: 18+ 57982 Tu 1/17-2/21 Thomas Farm CC/Lu This class is a good place to start if you are new to the practice. Gentle classes are accessible to almost everyone. Techniques involve breathing, gentle movements, easier and modified postures, body awareness, light stretching, strengthening and relaxation. This slower-paced class gradually builds to more challenging poses. Alignment and working at one’s own pace are encouraged. Adult Age: 16+ 57573 Tu 1/3-2/14 9:15-10:15 AM 57574 Tu 2/21-4/4 9:15-10:15 AM 57575 F 1/6-2/17 9:15-10:15 AM 57576 F 2/24-4/7 9:15-10:15 AM Rockville Swim and Fitness Center/Mustafa Yoga — Gentle/Moderate