SUMMER SESSION 2008: June 9, 2008 – August 17, 2008
(no classes Friday July 4, 2008)

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS [01538]
Learn breath and positioning in a gentle environment. Increase your endurance, flexibility, coordination, and balance. All levels are welcome to attend.
Days/Times:
Mon 10:00 am–11:00 am
Thu 12:00 noon-12:55 pm
Fees: Full Members FREE / Program Members $80

YOGA FLOW [01539]
Become familiar with basic yoga postures and breath work. Increase your flexibility, endurance, strength, balance, and coordination. Use your mind to focus specifically on a target area in order to feel each movement and each position. Modifications are given to ensure a safe and effective workout.
Days/Times:
Mon 7:45 pm–8:40 pm
Tue 9:15 am–10:10 am
Wed 10:00 am–11:00 am
Fri 10:00 am–11:10 am
Sun 2:00 pm–2:55 pm
Fees: Full Members FREE / Program Members $80

SUNRISE YOGA [01539]
Come get blissed out with an early start to your day. Use your mind to focus on each movement and position. Modifications are given to ensure a safe and effective workout.
Day/Time: Sat 6:45 am–7:45 am
Fees: Full Member FREE / Program Members $80

PILATES: MAT METHOD [01542]
Do you want an intense workout without all the movin’ and shakin’? The Pilates mat system uses specific movements to emphasize core strength for abdominals and back. Increase control, strength, flexibility, and breathing techniques. Specific combinations of muscular elongation and contraction are used to give your body that long, lean look!
Days/Times:
Tue 12:05 pm–12:55 pm
Tue 7:40 pm–8:25 pm
Thu 9:00 am–9:55 am
Thu 7:40 pm–8:25 pm
Fees: Full Members FREE / Program Members $80

PILATES AND YOGA MAT COMBO [01543]
Increase flexibility, muscular endurance, strength, balance, and coordination with this mix of yoga and Pilates. The Pilates mat system uses specific movements to emphasize abdominal control, strength, flexibility, and breathing techniques while yoga uses your mind to connect movement with your body and increases your experience each time you practice.
Day/Time: Wed 7:45 pm–8:40 pm
Fees: Full Members FREE / Program Members $80

THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CLINIC – INDIVIDUAL LESSON [01561]
The Alexander Technique is most commonly taught in a private lesson format, so that students can get one-on-one instruction to address individual needs. This technique assists in alleviating tension and adds healthful movement and reaction. During lessons you will receive gentle hands-on guidance and verbal instruction while you learn to bring ease and coordination to simple, everyday movements and positions, such as sitting, walking, bending and lying down. Unravel stress while you lie on a bodywork table and learn to prevent harmful habits of tension and movement. The Alexander Technique can help people of all ages prevent or alleviate conditions associated with excess tension and poor posture, such as neck, back and shoulder pain. Registration is available through the front desk. The instructor will contact you to make date and time arrangements. Please contact Laura Schofield-Pierson at extension 59, or via email at LSchofield-Pierson@ymcade.org regarding any questions or concerns.
Fees: Full Members $50.00 per 45 minute session

THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CLINIC– WALKING TALL WORKSHOP [01561]
We walk everyday – but do you ever think about how you walk? In this workshop, find out about your personal walking style and habits, experience the benefits of lying down in the “balanced resting state,” and learn tips and strategies for improving your coordination, ease and balance using the Alexander Technique. Taught through a combination of verbal instruction and individual hands-on guidance, the Alexander Technique will help you restore your natural alignment and bring more consciousness to the process of walking. After 1 1⁄2 hours we will take a short break and drive to nearby Brandywine Creek State Park, where the workshop will conclude with a 2-3 mile walk (approx. 45 minutes) on the beautiful Northern Delaware Greenway. Participants should bring a water bottle and yoga mat, and wear walking shoes, and comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your spot.
Day/Time: Sat June 7, 2008, 9:00 am–11:30 am
(Rain Date- Sat June 14, 2008 9:00–11:30 am)
Fees: Full Members FREE