CLASSES - FALL / WINTER 2023
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WEEKLY CLASSES
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IN-PERSON AT INNER AWARENESS
Class size: Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8.
Studio is equipped with a HEPA air filter.
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Yoga for Well-Being
Mondays 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Dec. 4 - 18 (3-wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
This yoga class is designed to support greater awareness, self-compassion, body-mind strength, and inner steadiness & ease. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, to support this reality, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
$45 for 3-wk. session
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
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Yoga for Body & Mind Resilience
Wednesdays 9 - 10:15 am
Dec. 6 - 20 (3-wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
In this yogic offering we will work on building core stability, improving posture & balance, increasing flexibility, connecting to breath to better support us physically and energetically, and inviting ease & grace into our experience as we mindfully (and heartfully) move towards a more centered body & mind.
Participants are encouraged to explore the practice in ways that truly listen to their bodies while developing a playful, curious approach to moving between ease and challenging oneself to help build resilience.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees, kneeling, and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
$45 for 3-wk. session
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
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IN-PERSON AT WARM HEARTH VILLAGE
Chair Yoga for Well-Being
Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon - 1:00 pm
Ongoing
In-person at Warm Hearth Village, In-Studio
This class offers a gentle approach to movement and mindfulness. Participants will be encouraged to explore the practices deeply respecting and honoring any injuries or limitations they may be currently navigating while cultivating an improved sense of body awareness. As everyone is in a unique place in their journeys, a variety of variations and adaptations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
Students will gain practical tools from both neuroscience and contemplative / wisdom tradition practices that one can start implementing into their everyday activities to feel better in body, manage their energy levels, and maximize the health and function of one’s brain. No prior yoga and mindfulness experience necessary.
In this class, movements will be in a chair and standing.
Anything done standing will also have a seated option provided.
We will not be transitioning to the floor.
Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer with questions about the class content.
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Mat Yoga for Well-Being
Fridays 11 am - 12 noon
Ongoing
In-person at Warm Hearth Village, In Studio
This class weaves yoga & somatic practices as well as functional & therapeutic movement approaches to help support one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being & resilience. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, ability, strength and flexibility.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back. This class is structured for individuals who can easily get up and down from the floor independently. If these positions and transitions are not accessible for you at this time, please consider our Tuesday and Friday Chair Yoga classes that meet at 12 noon.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options, and contact Jennifer with questions about the class content.
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Aqua Yoga
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month
December 2 and 16
10:30 - 11:15 am
Where: Village Center Pool, Warm Hearth Village,
2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA
Cost: This class is free to Warm Hearth Village residents, fitness members and staff.
$12 day pass for non-residents / non-members.
Must be 50 years of age or older.
Explore practicing yoga (postures, breathwork, and mindfulness) in the accessible environment of the Warm Hearth Village pool. Benefits include pain reduction, improved strength & balance, increased freedom of movement, greater body awareness, decreased stress in body & mind, and community connection.
We will be mostly exploring standing postures, and we will be working at a water level where we will be submerged to about chest height. Our heads will stay above the water line and our feet will always be able to touch the pool floor. Options such as using the pool walls, water noodles and/or kickboards will be offered for support and improved awareness.
Warm Hearth’s pool is a beautiful sky-lit indoor space. The warm saltwater pool is a therapeutic pool that is keep between 85-90 degrees.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer at 540-552-2596 / joyifer@yahoo.com with questions about the class content.
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ONLINE VIA ZOOM AND RECORDED
Be Kind to Your Spine
Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am
***On break for the rest of 2023. Will return 2024.***
Online via Zoom and Recorded
This offering is a yoga class for those wishing to promote optimal back health. We will work on building core stability, improving posture & balance, increasing flexibility, connecting to breath to better support us physically and energetically, and inviting ease & grace into our experience as we mindfully (and heartfully) move towards a more centered body & mind. This is a mat class that will have on the floor and standing explorations. Adaptations will be offered for those who find positions on hands and knees uncomfortable.
The class, in a live format, will be streamed Thursdays 9:15 - 10:15 am via Zoom. The class will be recorded. This will allow individuals to have access to the class even if they cannot attend live. This recorded class will be available to watch by streaming and/or by downloading directly to one’s computer so that it can be watched offline. Anyone who registers for the class will have access to all these options. Once you register for the class, you will be given a link and password to join the 6-week class series.
$90 for 6-wk. session
Send Payment via one of these modalities ...
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
Once you complete your registration, you will receive an invite to the Zoom class.
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*****
IN-PERSON AT INNER AWARENESS
Class size: Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8.
Studio is equipped with a HEPA air filter.
***
Yoga for Well-Being
Mondays 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Dec. 4 - 18 (3-wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
This yoga class is designed to support greater awareness, self-compassion, body-mind strength, and inner steadiness & ease. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, to support this reality, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
$45 for 3-wk. session
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
***
Yoga for Body & Mind Resilience
Wednesdays 9 - 10:15 am
Dec. 6 - 20 (3-wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
In this yogic offering we will work on building core stability, improving posture & balance, increasing flexibility, connecting to breath to better support us physically and energetically, and inviting ease & grace into our experience as we mindfully (and heartfully) move towards a more centered body & mind.
Participants are encouraged to explore the practice in ways that truly listen to their bodies while developing a playful, curious approach to moving between ease and challenging oneself to help build resilience.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees, kneeling, and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
$45 for 3-wk. session
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
*****
IN-PERSON AT WARM HEARTH VILLAGE
Chair Yoga for Well-Being
Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon - 1:00 pm
Ongoing
In-person at Warm Hearth Village, In-Studio
This class offers a gentle approach to movement and mindfulness. Participants will be encouraged to explore the practices deeply respecting and honoring any injuries or limitations they may be currently navigating while cultivating an improved sense of body awareness. As everyone is in a unique place in their journeys, a variety of variations and adaptations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
Students will gain practical tools from both neuroscience and contemplative / wisdom tradition practices that one can start implementing into their everyday activities to feel better in body, manage their energy levels, and maximize the health and function of one’s brain. No prior yoga and mindfulness experience necessary.
In this class, movements will be in a chair and standing.
Anything done standing will also have a seated option provided.
We will not be transitioning to the floor.
Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer with questions about the class content.
***
Mat Yoga for Well-Being
Fridays 11 am - 12 noon
Ongoing
In-person at Warm Hearth Village, In Studio
This class weaves yoga & somatic practices as well as functional & therapeutic movement approaches to help support one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being & resilience. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, ability, strength and flexibility.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back. This class is structured for individuals who can easily get up and down from the floor independently. If these positions and transitions are not accessible for you at this time, please consider our Tuesday and Friday Chair Yoga classes that meet at 12 noon.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options, and contact Jennifer with questions about the class content.
***
Aqua Yoga
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month
December 2 and 16
10:30 - 11:15 am
Where: Village Center Pool, Warm Hearth Village,
2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA
Cost: This class is free to Warm Hearth Village residents, fitness members and staff.
$12 day pass for non-residents / non-members.
Must be 50 years of age or older.
Explore practicing yoga (postures, breathwork, and mindfulness) in the accessible environment of the Warm Hearth Village pool. Benefits include pain reduction, improved strength & balance, increased freedom of movement, greater body awareness, decreased stress in body & mind, and community connection.
We will be mostly exploring standing postures, and we will be working at a water level where we will be submerged to about chest height. Our heads will stay above the water line and our feet will always be able to touch the pool floor. Options such as using the pool walls, water noodles and/or kickboards will be offered for support and improved awareness.
Warm Hearth’s pool is a beautiful sky-lit indoor space. The warm saltwater pool is a therapeutic pool that is keep between 85-90 degrees.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer at 540-552-2596 / joyifer@yahoo.com with questions about the class content.
*****
ONLINE VIA ZOOM AND RECORDED
Be Kind to Your Spine
Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am
***On break for the rest of 2023. Will return 2024.***
Online via Zoom and Recorded
This offering is a yoga class for those wishing to promote optimal back health. We will work on building core stability, improving posture & balance, increasing flexibility, connecting to breath to better support us physically and energetically, and inviting ease & grace into our experience as we mindfully (and heartfully) move towards a more centered body & mind. This is a mat class that will have on the floor and standing explorations. Adaptations will be offered for those who find positions on hands and knees uncomfortable.
The class, in a live format, will be streamed Thursdays 9:15 - 10:15 am via Zoom. The class will be recorded. This will allow individuals to have access to the class even if they cannot attend live. This recorded class will be available to watch by streaming and/or by downloading directly to one’s computer so that it can be watched offline. Anyone who registers for the class will have access to all these options. Once you register for the class, you will be given a link and password to join the 6-week class series.
$90 for 6-wk. session
Send Payment via one of these modalities ...
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
Once you complete your registration, you will receive an invite to the Zoom class.
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