Class Descriptions

Yoga, Pilates, and Wellness Classes

YOGA BREATHE

A less physical practice in a beginner-friendly format focusing on gentle moves, modified positions, and mindful breathing to clear the mind and relax the body.  Great for those recuperating or managing chronic conditions such as arthritis.  We'll slow the pace down, work closer to the floor and take a longer savasana, or rest time, at the end.

YOGA STRETCH

For active people looking for a deep stretch experience, possibly to complement their cardio and weight bearing workouts.  In a beginner-friendly format, we'll work to dig deep into hamstrings, hips and shoulders with plenty of time to breathe mindfully.  Includes passive stretching and bearing weight on upper body joints.  It is helpful to be able to move from hands to knees to lunge to standing forward bend without much difficulty.  No prior yoga experience necessary and great for those new-to-yoga. 

YOGA BODY

A well-rounded hatha yoga practice that will lightly warm you up and stretch you out while beginning to train your body for more advanced work.  May include breath work and mild inversions.  Most appropriate for those who have some prior yoga experience, are physically fit, and can bear weight on upper-body joints.

YOGA CORE

An intermediate-level practice focused on developing high levels of awareness and strength in core through complementary traditional yoga poses and Pilates-based exercises.  Recommended for those who are physically active, can bear weight on upper body joints, and are interested in a more physical yoga experience. Prior yoga experience helpful but not necessary.

YOGA MOVE

An edited version of Ashtanga's athletic Primary Series, keeping the spirit of ujjayi breathing and bandhas while making the practice more accessible for a group format.  Includes moving in sync with the breath, on-your-own flow work to music and inversions.  Originally created for pre-teen boys in the early 1900's, now recommended for physically fit adults who have some yoga background and can move mindfully through Sun Salutations A and B.

YOGA LAB

Join Houstonian's resident yoga master Robert Boustany as he channels his inner physicist to deconstruct traditional yoga poses into modern variations that isolate and develop specific aspects of the body's muscular system.  Robert intuitively guides practitioners to higher levels of understanding by using interconnecting but non-flowing processes.  Recommended for those who want to maximize their physical performance on or off the yoga mat.

YOGA HEAT

Build inner heat through a physically intense and empowering practice exploring a wide range of asanas (yoga postures).  May include longer holds, arm balances, and inversions.  Recommended for those who are physically fit, have prior yoga experience, and look forward to working deep.

YOGA FLOW

An intense flow-based practice that combines traditional yoga poses with the vibes of today's music.  Includes on-your-own flow work to music, advanced-level asana work, deep hip openers and inversions. Geared for well-seasoned yoga practitioners who are able to press up into a backbend and kick up into a handstand on their own.

YOGA CHALLENGE

Includes advanced inversions.  Limited to well-seasoned yoga practitioners who are able to press up into a backbend and kick up into a handstand on their own.  Advance asana work designed to challenge those who have strength, flexibility, and experience! Practice in a variety of formats including at the wall, on the floor, with a partner, in a flow, or on a ball.

PILATES

Total body exercise program that strengthens each muscle in an elongated state.

PILATES AND PROPS

Advanced Pilates class using various tools to increase and challenge strength, flexibility.

PILATES ON THE COREPOLE

Access muscle groups in a variety of positions while you perform Pilates Reformer moves utilizing the CorePole. Shoes optional.

Cycle Program

CYCLE AND STRENGTH

Interval workout combining cycle and resistance training with heavy weights.

CycleFIT

CYCLE TECH

An indoor cycling class that guarantees you a workout that will prepare you for race day; some of the techniques, specific ride profiles and drills are those used by competitive cyclists.

RHYTHM RIDE (+Abs)

Cycle to the BEAT! Pedal calories away while connecting to the rhythm of your ride.
Includes 10 minutes of ab work after cycle.

STUDIO CYCLE

Based on sound cycling principles; while focus is on cadence and getting a great workout; sport specific drills, climbs and sprints can be used to make an unpredictable ride fun and challenging.

 

Cardio, Toning, Sculpting & Strength Classes

AB, THIGH, BUN

Lower body work using bands, balls etc.

BEGIN WITH MUSCLES

Improve muscular strength, endurance and balance at a beginning level with additional instruction.

BENCH AND BALL

Moderate intensity cardio workout using the bench and a medicine ball.

High energy blend of kicks and punches. Advanced class.  Level I: intermediate, Level II: advanced. 

CARDIOGA

Combines strength, balance, and yoga with a cardio edge that creates a lean, streamline body. Developed by Becky Franklin for the Houstonian Club.  

CORE AND MORE

A challenging core and strength workout, with a touch of cardio, utilizing the corepole and additional equipment to provide a total body workout which concludes with a relaxing stretch to enhance flexibility.

CORE MOTION

A non-stop cardio workout emphasizing functional movement, fat-burning and core strength.  You’ll be amazed at the intensity and results by using only a 4 pound medicine ball!

CORE PERFORMANCE

Improve agility and balance AND get your cardio workout by performing high intensity, functional exercises using various core-stabilization tools and the bench.

DRILL MAX

An intense athletic and challenging workout that includes agility training, boot camp conditioning and functional training at its best.

"JUST WEIGHTS"

A Muscles Class designed with MEN in mind.  NO choreography & NO coordination needed.  Plan to do your cardio before you come, in this class you'll do 40 minutes of "Just weights".

MUSCLES

Be prepared to be pushed to the limit as we take you through a total body weight workout.

MUSCLE CUT

Take our traditional muscle class up a notch by incorporating cardio bursts between sets in your weight workout.

MUSCLE PUMP

Combine the cardio and endurance you get in a pump class with the strength and heavy weight work in a muscle class.

PUMP

Continuous movement on the bench with hand weights targeting upper and lower body in this cardio class.

RUN FIT

A cardio workout of walking, jogging and drills to improve running skills.

TRIPLE THREAT

A total body workout done in three 25-minute sections. Think cardio-cardio-strength!  Fifty minutes of 2 different types of cardiovascular exercise, followed by 25 minutes of strength work.

URBAN REBOUNDING

Stop running and start jumping into shape! Get your cardio workout on the mini trampoline.

X-PRESS WEIGHTS

Thirty minutes of strength work.

 

Dance Based Classes

CARDIO GROOVE

 

Get your groove on as you combine traditional cardio moves with dance choreography for a non-stop, cardiovascular workout!

 

EVERYBODY DANCE

Be entertained as you experience the style and flavor of urban hip hop in a cardio format.  All levels.

Sensuale'

Get in touch with you feminine side in this amazing "women's only" workout.  Sensuale' incorporates intense, rhythmic and sensual moves that are performed to invigorating and energizing music that will leave you sweating with satisfaction.  Leave your inhibitions at the door as you enter into this ultimate, liberating workout experience!

 Be inspired & motivated by a unique blend of dance, yoga & meditation.  Musical style varies from Latin/African beat to jazz, broadway and today's hits.