COMMUNITY THROUGH CLASSES
The Christ Memorial Health Center understands how difficult it can be to find balance in life, but we know the health of our community is important! Find balance and connection with one of our classes.
Chair Yoga for Seniors
Chair Yoga includes seated and standing gentle yoga poses geared to improving flexibility by stretching muscles, exercising joints and building muscle strength, along with improving balance and stability. Yoga releases muscle tension bringing peace and relaxation to body and mind. All classes are finished with relaxation and meditation. You may stay seated the entire class if necessary. Good for all fitness levels. Modifications are made to accommodate students’ levels of ability.
Instructor: Debbie Daugherty
Tuesday 10:15 – 11:15am
Cardio Dance & Balance Class
A chair exercise class that includes seated and standing exercises and is often set to music. Good for all fitness levels. Modifications are made to accommodate different ability levels.
Instructor: Lisa Hale
Tuesday 9:00 – 10:00am
Pilates Mat Class
Pilates is a method of exercise designed to stretch, strengthen and lengthen the core muscles including the abdominals, lower back and buttocks. Students will walk away with improved posture, better balance, a flatter stomach, a stronger back, better breath control and better body awareness in everyday life. Exercises are performed primarily on the mat. Modifications are made for varying levels of ability. Students must bring their own mat.
Instructor: Jean Curtis
Monday 9:15 – 10:15am
Tuesday 4:45 – 5:45pm
Wednesday 9:15 – 10:15am
Senior Strength & Balance
This class is designed to primarily increase muscle and bone strength while improving joint stability, coordination, balance and flexibility. The workout combines resistance (strength) training using weights, resistance bands and playground balls. The exercises are performed in both seated and standing positions, but these can be modified to accommodate individual needs. Students are given a resistance band for their own personal use.
Instructor: Jean Curtis
Monday 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday 12:15 – 1:15pm
Thursday 12:15 – 1:15pm
Strength Training
Improves overall health and well-being by increasing bone density as well as muscle, tendon and ligament strength and toughness. Strength training also helps burn fat more efficiently, improves joint function, flexibility and balance and reduces potential for injury. Both floor and standing exercises are done using weights, bands and other exercise equipment. Class suitable for people of all levels of ability as exercises will be modified for varying levels of ability. Students must bring their own mat.
Instructor: Jean Curtis
Monday 6:00 – 7:00pm
Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30am
Stretch and Roll
This class is a combination of stretching and self-massage techniques using small therapy balls, tennis balls and yoga straps to improve muscle flexibility, joint mobility and elasticity of the connective tissues. These exercises result in better ease of movement, increased blood flow in muscles and joints and a reduction of pain from head-to-toe. Exercises are performed on a mat. Students must bring their own mat.
Instructor: Jean Curtis
Friday 9:15 – 10:15am
Yoga
Vinyasa yoga focuses on connecting the breath to your movements. Also called “flow yoga,” you can expect to stay in a constant flow of movements as you transition from pose to pose. You’ll raise your heart rate, endurance and muscle tone as well as lower your anxiety and help you manage stress. It builds strength and improves posture helping to keep the metabolic rate strong and consistent. It is ideal for all levels of participants with modifications given if needed. It offers fun and variety – a style of yoga that invites anyone to participate. Students must bring their own mat.
Instructor: Debbie Daugherty
Monday 4:30 – 5:30pm