YOGA, PILATES AND WELLNESS
INVERSION WORK AT THE WALL
This intermediate-advanced level yoga practice focuses on arm balances. Work your way through essential processes to properly prepare your body to safely and confidently turn upside down. Plan on working at the wall to better explore yoga inversions from the traditional to the exotic.
YOGA BREATHE (level 1)
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 (level 1)
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 (open level)
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 LAB (open level)
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, wall work, 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. Typically 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 MOVE (level 3)
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 FLOW + (level 3)
Simply an extended 1 1/2 hour version of Yoga Flow, allowing ample time for flow development, advanced hip openers, inversions and finishing poses.
STRETCH & FLEX: POWER YOGA FOR HOUSTONIAN TEENS**
**This is a monthly, fee-based class. More info:
yoga@houstonian.comDedicated to honing strength and toning bodies, this monthly class guarantees to positively affect athletic performance in the younger generation. Meets monthly on Saturdays, 2 - 3 pm in Studio B, with Achim Fassbender. Winter & Spring 2011 dates: 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/21. Registration is recommended at yoga@houstonian.com; but drop-ins and non-member guests are also welcomed. Super flexible fees: first class free; $15/class to continue; only pay for the classes attended.
CLASSIC PILATES
Learn the foundation and classic language of pilates while developing core strength and flexibility. Modifications offered. New comers welcome.
HARDCORE PILATES
The ultimate pilates challenge for our experienced participants. Increase stamina, core strength and flexibility by performing advanced exercises.
PROGRESSIVE PILATES
Designed to challenge any level participant with longer stretches and slower transitions between exercises.
PILATES +
Use various tools in this classic pilates classes to increase and challenge strength and 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 CLASSES
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.
GET RIPPED & RIDE
A challenging cycle and strength format consisting of timed intervals of "road style" cycling, offset with intense strength and core exercises. This class will leave you feeling taut and toned while also satisfying your craving for cardio!
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.
VIDEOSPIN
Ever wondered what your "favorite song" is really all about. Come to VideoSpin and learn the meaning behind the words as you burn calories and get lost in the music!
CARDIO, SCULPTING & STRENGTH
BEGIN WITH MUSCLES
Improve muscular strength, endurance and balance at a beginning level with additional instruction.
BENCH AND BOX
Moderate to high intensity cardio workout combining bench choreography with kickboxing combinations performed on the floor.
CARDIO TAI BOX
A high energy blend of kicks and punches set to upbeat music. It is the perfect combination of boxing and cardiovascular training.
CARDIO KICKBOX I or II
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, streamlined body.
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.
CUTTING EDGE
A more refined format including traditional weight training combined with timed cardio intervals consisting of basic, athletic movements specifically designed to enhance the strength portion of the workout experience.
DRILL MAX
An intense athletic and challenging workout that includes agility training, boot camp conditioning and functional training at its best.
H.I.I.T. & RUN
High Intensity Interval Training incorporates 5-7 strength and cardio exercises performed in timed intervals followed by brief recovery and an immediate return to another group of exercises performed for another 3-4 rounds. Maximum calorie burn is achieved along with incredible cardiovascular conditioning, upper and lower body shaping and core strengthening. This class challenges even the most conditioned participant!
"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".
K.A.R.B.
Create "Killer Abs and Rock Bottoms" with this powerful, integrated workout designed to re-shape and define your lower body and strengthen your core with precision exercises performed in 3 dimensions.
MELTDOWN
This class is designed to "meltdown" and then "re-build" your body using innovative step choreography combined with timed intervals infused with core, stability and flexibility challenged to re-build your body from the inside-out!
MUSCLES
Be prepared to be pushed to the limit as we take you through a total body weight workout.
"O" ZONE!
This intense, non-stop cardio workout will take you to the "Zone" working to optimize VO2 max and recovery. Intermediate-Advanced. Capacity of 30 people.
PUMP
Continuous movement on the bench with hand weights targeting upper and lower body in this cardio class.
H-45 XTREME
A 45 minute high intensity, timed interval workout focusing on strength, plyometrics, and non-stop cardio movements.
ULTIMATE CONDITIONING
A high intensity interval workout of hi/lo combinations and total body resistance segments.
URBAN REBOUNDING
Stop running and start jumping into shape! Get your cardio workout on the mini trampoline.
X-PRESS WEIGHTS
Thirty minutes of strength training using hand weights and resistance equipment.
DANCE BASED CLASSES
BARRE CODE
An athletic, hard-core workout influenced by classical ballet barre, pilates, yoga and orthopedic exercises. BARRE CODE will be taught in a group setting, but offers personalized attention through verbal and hands-on cueing.
DANCE THE STEP
Step it up in this fun, energetic dance-based step class using simple, and accessible dance steps normally performed on the floor that are incorporated into bench choreography.
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!
SYNERGY
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.
Group Exercise Schedule Hotline: 713.685.6848.
For more information, contact Kelley Bettis, Group Exercise Director, 713.685.6855 or
kbettis@houstonian.com
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