Laughter Yoga
Jim Gordon
9 am - 10 am
Laughter Yoga makes one feel better, anytime and anywhere one chooses to try it by releasing brain chemicals associated with well being, and the energy and creativity arising. Using easy child like exercises, ideas and eye contact with fellow laughers, laughter yoga starts intentional laughter that stimulates spontaneous laughs. It is fun, healthy and invigorating.
Jim Gordon is a certified laughter yoga teacher, having completed training under the auspices of Laughter Yoga International (www.laughteryoga.org) He has led laughter sessions for groups ranging from the YMCA to staff of Hospice Inc, and at private parties and business events. . He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aging and Social Works and is enrolled for his Master's degree in Gerontology at the University of Massachusetts.
Jim’s website is www.laughingataging.com
Zumba Fitness with Cat
Catherine Schoch
10 am – 11 am
Join us for the exhilaration of Zumba® with licensed instructor Catherine Schoch. Catherine has been a pioneer of Zumba in the Hudson Valley since 2007. Her dedication and love for this program will enable you to enjoy the true Zumba experience.
Zumba is a dance fitness class that incorporates easy to follow dance steps with traditional cardio movements. Take a trip around the world as you move to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, samba, flamenco and more! Tone and tighten your entire body. Zumba is an exciting and effective exercise program that is good for the mind, body, and soul! This class is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
SmartBells
Ujjala Schwartz
11 am -12 noon
Experience a whole new way to exercise integrating Stretching, Yoga, Tai Chi, Aerobics, Group and Pair workout into one short time frame with the goals of building the mind/body connection, moving the Chi energy and creating muscular endurance. It is the key that unlocks intuitive movement in the body. Smart Bells are sculptural weights that both conform to the body and remain balanced in the circular movements of the Smart Bells® Routines. Smart Bells® are ideal for everyone regardless of age, size or fitness levels. because they are fun to use, relatively light in weight; promote flexibility, range of motion, strength, vitality and zest for life! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Smart Bells will be provided for workshop use.
Ujjala is a Master SmartBells Instructor with many years of experience. She has been an instructor at every east coast SmartBells Instructor Training Program and calls SmartBells, "A key that unlocks intuitive movement in the body." She views SmartBells as an artistic tool for anyone and can also be used to promote healing.
Ujjala teaches SmartBells in New Paltz and Woodstock. www.ujjalas.com
Pilates Mat
Chelsea Streifeneder
12 noon - 1 pm
Join certified Pilates teacher and Master Trainer Chelsea Streifeneder for a fun, fast-paced demonstration, and learn how this popular workout can work for you!
Chelsea is the owner of Body Be Well Pilates, with locations in Red Hook and Catskill NY. After many years of dancing, she started suffering from back and hip problems. When she was introduced to pilates, Chelsea was instantly hooked!
Pilates is designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and posture by incorporating floor based movements that stimulate the deep “core” muscles of your hips, abdomen, lower back and spine. The yoga-inspired focus on breath simultaneously improves mental clarity, making pilates a complete workout for your mind and body.
Chelsea’s approach to teaching is practical, hands on, and intensive, but always accompanied by a bit of humor to keep it light! Chelsea is passionate about sharing pilates and strives to teach concepts as opposed to just teaching exercises. She inspires her clients to take what they learn in their sessions and apply it to their every day lives.
Les Mills GRIT Series
Danai Schnauber
1 pm - 2 pm
Never heard of Les Mills GRIT Series? Now is the time to check it out – and get in shape! The GRIT Series is a new, scientifically backed method for Small Group High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
Get the up close and personal attention of small group or team training. With your coach right down on the floor with you, motivating you and the team, you won't believe how hard you can work out.
It's a strong claim: get much fitter, faster - while spending no extra time on your workouts. It's a claim we can prove! The GRIT series has found the key to a successful training program in four easy components: scientifically backed workouts, qualified motivating coaching team, nutrition and meal planning and tracked progress/goals. The program is COMPLETELY Results Driven and is guaranteed to get you fit, fast.
Join us for a demonstration at the 2014 Women’s Health & Fitness Expo!
READY TO POP Dance Fitness
Nacia Karim Walsh
2 pm – 3 pm
"Ready to Pop! is a fun and sassy prenatal class that combines hip-opening movement with aerobic exercise, perfect for moms & moms-to-be.
It incorporates simple ballet techniques for balance, contemporary movement for stamina, and stretching postures for breath connection---all to music that makes you wanna move and groove!
But Ready to Pop isn’t just about the dancing. Each class is infused with helpful pregnancy tips and quiet meditation to really connect each woman to her body and her baby. The workout is designed with a woman's body in mind, supporting her during pregnancy, and helping her to achieve a healthy balance after her baby arrives.
Ready to Pop! Dance Fitness was created by Nacia Walsh, a birth doula, mom of 3 and Dance Theater of Harlem trained dancer. Her passion for women’s health is beautifully married with her desire to stay fit in a class that doesn't feel like a workout.
Come join us for a demo and get Ready to Pop!."
