Classes for Adults
Pilates Mat Class—Beginner
For students who are new to Pilates or who have not yet studied with this instructor. Learn to engage your core abdominal muscles, improve your posture and create a longer, leaner, stronger body! Start using your body more efficiently while increasing suppleness and grace. These floor and mat exercises, developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s, remain so popular today because of the results they achieve. Particular emphasis is placed on the mind–body connection. Bring a yoga mat or Pilates mat and a large towel. Instructor: Mary Elizabeth Beim.
16 1-hr. lessons
$370/$272 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1665.190
M/W, 6/15–8/5 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Pilates Mat Class—Continuing Beginner
For students who have studied with this instructor or with consent of the instructor. Bring a yoga mat or Pilates mat, and a large towel. Instructor: Mary Elizabeth Beim.
16 1-hr. lessons
$370/$272 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1666.190
M/W, 6/15–8/5 7:45–8:45 p.m.
Yoga for (Almost) Every Body
Are you new to yoga? Getting back into a yoga practice? Seeking a commitment to a regular weekly class? Challenge your body to stretch, strengthen and expand. Breathe, meditate and reduce stress in this all-levels yoga class, appropriate for men and women of most ages and fitness levels. Instruction is in hatha yoga, taught in a moderate Kripalu/Integrative Yoga Therapy style. Bring a yoga mat and bath/beach towel. Instructor: Mary Elizabeth Beim.
7 1.5-hr. lessons
$161/$119 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1668.190
Tu, 6/23–8/4 7:30–9 p.m.
Total Fit
For all fitness levels. Moderate intensity, low-impact aerobic program with safe, effective exercises to strengthen and tone major muscle groups. Aerobic shoes recommended. Please bring an exercise mat and hand weights. Instructor: Paula Zacharia.
16 45-min. lessons
$151/$112 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1516.190
Tu/Th, 6/23–8/13 9:15–10 a.m.
Body Sculpting
For all fitness levels. Shape and tone the upper and lower body using light hand weights and/or resistance bands. Diversified program works all major and minor muscle groups. Wear aerobic shoes and bring an exercise mat and personal hand weights. Resistance bands also recommended. Instructor: Paula Zacharia.
16 45-min. lessons
$151/$112 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1517.190
Tu/Th, 6/23/8/13 10:05–10:50 a.m.
Kundalini Yoga for Stress Management
Suitable for both beginners and continuing students. During difficult times, our minds attach to certain thoughts, often ones that do not serve us. Then our bodies hold tension from stress or fear. This class releases the tension and kicks up our glandular, nervous and lymphatic systems to move tight bodies and stuck energy. We free ourselves from stress with an active practice that creates stamina and a calm heart. Join us to feel lighter, freer and happier. Please bring a thick yoga mat. Instructor: Darshan Kaur Khalsa.
5 1-hr., 20-min. lessons
$85/$63 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1540.190
Tu, 6/30–7/28 5:20–6:40 p.m.
Kundalini Yoga for Calmness and Well-Being
Suitable for both beginners and continuing students. This effective form of yoga is a great way to recharge and heal your body and mind. We use posture, movement, breath, sound current and meditation to help you relax and let your spirit flow freely, moving you into a greater feeling of well being and happiness. Please bring a thick yoga mat. Instructor: Darshan Kaur Khalsa.
5 1-hr., 25-min. lessons
$85/$63 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1542.190
W, 7/1–8/5
9:45–11:10 a.m.
No class on July 8.
Yoga Sculpt & Strength
Integrate the advantages of muscle conditioning with the alignment benefits of yoga practice. Bring mind and body into harmony while toning your musculature and preserving bone density. Use breath and focus to work fully with decreased stress and injury. This class requires the ability to move up and down from the floor to properly execute the movements. Please bring a mat and light hand-held weights (1–2 lbs.) to class. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness LLC.
8 50-min. lessons
$113/$84 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1672.190
W, 6/24–8/12 11–11:50 a.m.
Yoga + Pilates
A holistic integration of two popular wellness disciplines offers a workout that energizes, relaxes and rejuvenates. Selected Pilates exercises teach participants to develop and move from a strong core, protecting the spine and to lengthen the musculature while working with the breath to gain mental focus and body awareness. Incorporated Yoga poses promote balance improvement, leg strength, enhanced flexibility, increased health of internal organs, and stress relief. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness LLC.
8 50-min. lessons
$113/$84 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1673.190
W, 6/24–8/12 Noon–12:50 p.m.
Aerobic Dance–Fridays
Low-impact aerobic dance routines choreographed to a variety of music styles. Class includes abdominal and upper body toning and an extended stretching session at the end. Aerobic shoes, towel, mat and hand weights suggested. Instructor: Ann Patterson.
7 1.5-hr. lessons
$91/$70 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1502.190
F, 6/26–8/14
9:15–10:45 a.m.
No lesson on July 3.
Classes for Seniors
Senior Fitness—Fit-For-Life
Total body fitness and conditioning program for those in search of a moderate, but effective workout. Class includes gentle warm up exercises, strength training with light weights, flex-bands and/or resistance tubes, muscle toning and moves to increase dynamic flexibility. Students combine lowimpact aerobics and stretches to strengthen and tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance and build endurance. Wear aerobic shoes and bring water, an exercise mat, hand weights, resistance bands and tubing with handles. Instructor: Linda Bernstein.
7 55-min. lessons
$66/$49 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1570.190
Tu, 6/23–8/4 1–1:55 p.m.
Gentle Workout to Music
Great for those returning to or beginning exercise. A variety of moves provides total body fitness and conditioning. Some exercises use a chair for support. Students combine low-impact aerobics and gentle stretches while strengthening and toning arms, shoulders, chest, neck, legs and back. Exercises increase flexibility, core stability, balance and endurance. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, hand weights, resistance bands and tubing with handles. Instructor: Linda Bernstein.
7 45-min. lessons
$66/$49 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1571.190
Tu, 6/23–8/4 2–2:45 p.m.
Gentle Yoga/Pilates
A vigorous fitness program that integrates hatha yoga and pilates while honoring and respecting the mature body. Enjoy increased flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and energy as you gently challenge yourself. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring water, yoga mat, small pillow, yoga strap, yoga block, resistance band, core ball (non-wt rubber ball, approx 18” circumference) and set of hand weights. Instructor: Tanya Nickson.
7 55-min. lessons
$66/$49 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1573.190
Th, 6/18–7/30 1–1:55 p.m.
Gentle Yoga/Pilates Chair-Based
A chair-based fitness program incorporating hatha yoga and pilates that honors and respects the mature body. Enjoy increased
flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and energy as you gently challenge yourself while seated. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring water, small pillow, yoga strap, yoga block, resistance band, core ball (non-wt rubber ball, approx 18” circumference) and set of hand weights. Instructor: Tanya Nickson.
7 45-min. lessons
$66 /$49 McLean district residents
Activity No. 1574.190
Th, 6/18–7/30 2–2:45 p.m.