 
Adult Jazz Class — Betsy Dorbian
This Jazz Class includes a warm-up, basic jazz technique and choreography. No experience necessary. Students work in bare feet.
All-levels Yoga
All Levels yoga is a moderate yoga class suitable for most students with some
yoga experience. Class begins with a short meditation, warm up, standing and
seated asanas, and ending with relaxation. As in all classes, the instructor
suggests modifications so that students may adapt the class to suit their goals
and fitness level.
Astanga II — Cynthia
Brittain
Astanga is a vigorous practice. It can help build strength, stamina & flexibility.
It can also aid in calming the mind and improving awareness. This class follows
the traditional Astanga Vinyasa flow, emphasizing the breath, bandhas and alignment.
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Discovery
Yoga — Elizabeth Terry
Work with breath, movement in postures, and meditation to encourage self-awareness and exploration. Practices support the development of strength and flexibility, mental clarity, and inner calm. The class is appropriate for those new to yoga and those wishing to deepen their yoga practice.
Beginner Yoga Workshop — Beth Butler
This 2-hour class serves as an introduction to the practice of Yoga. Basic yoga postures are introduced and the importance of discovering the essential breath is stressed. Relaxation techniques are also introduced. Students will acquire a basic knowledge of the practice of Yoga. Upon completion of this class, students will be advised as to which Yoga classes are appropriate for them.
Early Morning Yoga — Elizabeth Terry
Concepts from yoga and images from poetry guide our practice of postures, breathwork, and meditation to help prepare for the day with greater awareness and peace. The class is appropriate for those new to yoga and those wishing to deepen their yoga practice. |
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Exercise I (Groundwork) — Beth S. Butler
This class is offered as a 2 hour workshop throughout the year and is a prerequisite for Exercise II.
Exercise I (Groundwork), like Exercise II, incorporates both eastern and western approaches to physical fitness and well being.
The class consists of strength training using free weights, resistance bands and your own body weight (calisthenics), yoga
and Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) among other disciplines. The goals of this class are to prepare the student for Exercise II,
increase body awareness and range of movement, improve strength and flexibility and reduce tension.
Exercise II —
Beth S. Butler
After learning the basics in Exercise I (Groundwork), the student will be ready
for this challenging class. Exercise II is a more complex workout with the goals
of building on and mastering the movements and ideas introduced in Exercise
I (Groundwork). While physically challenging, the student may nevertheless find
this class more mentally relaxing as you have already done a lot of the "mental
work" in the introductory class.
Healing With The Seasons Series — Becky Thoroughgood, L.Ac.
Each season (autumn, winter, spring, summer and late summer)
is a unique expression of life. How we understand and observe the cycles of nature impacts our health.
These sessions explore the energetic movement and physical manifestation of the seasons so that we may
better understand nature's wisdom for improved health and vitality. These workshops are led as interactive,
experiential sessions offering suggestions for exercises, diet, and activities for the season and everyday.
Introduction
to YBR
Offered periodically throughout the year, Yamuna Zake's Body Rolling (YBR)
is a soft, powerful approach to muscle release. YBR consists of a series
of routines that use a 6 - 10" ball to stretch muscles, freeing restrictions
in all parts of the body, increasing blood flow, and promoting healing.
This system can remove structural restrictions, elongate muscles, and
improve alignment and posture. Best of all, you can do it on your own. |
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Lunch Hour Yoga — Betsy Dorbian
Spend your lunch hour recharging with Yoga. This hour-long class is suitable for beginners, as well as experienced students who desire a mid-day practice.
Maternity in Motion — Cynthia Brittain
Wellness classes inspired by yoga and Middle Eastern dance. These classes are for women who are pregnant as well as those interested in becoming pregnant. The focus is on gentle stretching, dance and relaxation.
Partner Yoga — Cynthia Brittain and Betsy Dorbian
Join us for a fun, light-hearted evening learning yoga postures done with a partner. Suitable for all levels of yoga experience. Simple massage and relaxation techniques will be introduced.
Restorative
Yoga — Beth Butler
Working from various relaxation poses, students will perform postures using props (blankets, bolsters, eye pillows and more) that support the whole body. The emphasis of this class is on dissolving tension and cultivating stillness. This deeply meditative practice will leave you feeling incredibly relaxed and fully alive.
Sequence Yoga — Betsy Dorbian
In this class, students learn yoga poses, or asanas, which are then linked with the breath into a sequential pattern. Through this arrangement, students can observe how one posture can evolve into another while keeping their focus on breathing and form. Students should be familiar with Sun Salutations prior to taking Sequence Yoga.
Small and Large Ball Fitness — Beth S. Butler
This class includes floor work, rhythmic and strength routines on the large ball, strengthening and toning on both the large and small ball (YBR). The class closes on the small ball, releasing and elongating muscles and removing tension patterns that restrict movement. This promotes a deep feeling of relaxation. Students should have some experience with both balls and have used free weights. It is recommended to take Exercise I and II and the Introduction to Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) before taking this class.
Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) — Beth S. Butler
Students work on small balls from 4 to 10 inches as a self-therapy, enabling you to take care of your own body. In a YBR class you learn both basic and advance YBR routines moving systematically through the entire body, elongating muscles, releasing your spine, improving alignment deepening your breathing, and increasing your relaxation response.
Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) Foot Fitness — Beth S. Butler
Athletic power flows up through the feet, and strong, flexible feet are essential to your overall well being. Whether you're a dancer, athlete, or just love to stroll the neighborhood, a YBR Foot Fitness class is an essential preventative treatment. Using special props designed by Yamuna Zake, you'll learn a series of routines to strengthen your feet, improving function and flexibility.
Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) Intensives
— Beth S. Butler
Preparation for Phase I YBR Training
The Movement Center offers YBR intensives for people interested in applying
the principles of Yamuna Body Rolling to their own lives and in therapeutic
settings to help others take care of themselves. This profound self-help tool
enhances any physical practice while preventing injury. Yoga teachers, massage
therapists, fitness trainers, dancers, chiropractors, physical and occupational
therapists will find it indispensable for self-work and for giving to clients
to use between sessions.
Phase I is the first step towards certification as an YBR instructor. These
intensives will help you meet the requirements needed to start the training.
You will learn the history of YBR, its origins, basic theories and philosophy.
You will begin to learn in your own body the routines covered in the Phase I
training.
The Movement Center also offers Phase I Certification Training. Go to the YBR
website www.yamunabodyrolling.com
and click on training for more information.
Yoga
II — Beth S. Butler
This intermediate to advanced class expands on the techniques learned
in All Levels Yoga by creating more challenging flow patterns and postures. |
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Yoga for Round Bodies — Elizabeth Terry
Students practice breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga postures appropriate to their bodies. Practices help develop increased flexibility and strength, a greater ability to relax in the face of stress, a growing self-awareness and self-acceptance, a sense of calm and peace – in a non-judgmental environment. This class is appropriate for people working with issues of weight management and supportive of those seeking greater wellness in their lives.
Yoga for Wise Women — Elizabeth Terry
This class is designed to meet the needs of women in the midday stage of life. Promoting stability
at the physical level, balance at the emotional level and challenge at the level of the intellect will be
the objectives of the class. To that end, students will practice postures, breathing techniques, chanting and meditation.
This class is appropriate for women in their middle years and up.
Yoga and Writing — Elizabeth Terry
Gentle yoga practices open the body, breath, and mind and allow participants to tap into their own creativity. The words of other writers and suggested ideas for writing are used to nourish the mind and heart and encourage writing in a stress-free and non-judgmental environment. This is appropriate for those interested in exploring their thoughts and feelings in writing and those working on writing projects.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga — Cynthia Brittain
This class is based upon the traditional Astanga Vinyasa flow, however, more time is spent explaining the asanas (postures) in detail, making modifications as needed. Although Yoga experience is required, this class is suitable for beginners.
Community Classes
International Folk Dance — Bart and Kate Carpenter & Steve Fackler
The first hour of each class is covers basic entry-level dances. The second hour is more advanced; beginners are welcome to stay the entire time. "Lift your feet - your heart will follow!" is the theme of our classes. Beginners welcome; no partners needed.
For more information, call 234-3844 or dances@sfmsfolk.org
Middle Eastern Belly Dance — (Advanced beginner-intermediate)
This class focuses on body posture and proper ways to move. Belly dance class will involve personal instruction as well as working in pairs. At least one choreographed dance will be taught. For more information, contact dyhanse@aol.com. 717-938-8291
Sizzlin Salsa Dance — Shellie Lawyer
In her Salsa Workshop, Shellie combines a love for ballroom dancing with club-style flare. Learn basic to intermediate Latin steps, including foot placement, style, music, timing, and lead & follow. Class includes Salsa Fundamentals danced solo, as well as partnering steps. Join the class anytime! Beginner to Intermediate Dance Levels.
For more information contact Shellie at 717-512-6617 or Ballroom.LatinDancing@gmail.com
Other Services
Acupuncture
— Becky Thoroughgood, L. Ac.
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that inserts thread-thin, sterile needles into acu-points located on pathways (meridians) of the body to promote the smooth flow of our vital life energy, called Chi. These pathways are responsible for the physical, mental and emotional capacity of every organ and system in the body. For optimum health, energy must flow freely and in the correct strength and quality along these pathways. In illness, the flow of vital energy is impaired resulting in symptoms. Acupuncture treats the whole person to restore the natural flow of energy so health is restored. For more information, call Becky Thoroughgood, L.Ac. at 717-236-4354. |
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Fitness Assessment (by appointment only) — Beth S. Butler
This test evaluates cardio respiratory capacity; muscle strength and endurance; flexibility and postural screening; and an optional body fat composition (body fat percentage). Nutrition, current fitness activities and fitness goals are also discussed. The results of all tests are recorded and an optional retest in three months shows the student their progress.
Balance Massage Therapy — Betsy Dorbian
Balance Massage Therapy is offered in-house at The Movement Center. Betsy's massage techniques include therapeutic massge, deep tissue massage, reflexology and Shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic massage technique. Hour and half-hour appointments are available by calling Betsy at 717-991-5268.
Personal Attention and Training (P.A.T.) — Beth S. Butler
P.A.T. is for students who want a one-on-one experience to increase their understanding of their health and fitness program, or who want to learn how to start their own program. Sessions can focus on fitness assessment; strength, aerobic and flexibility training; sport-specific conditioning; yoga; Yamuna Body Rolling; and injury prevention. The session ends with relaxation and sometimes a short massage.
Private Yoga Session —Cynthia Brittain, Betsy Dorbian, Beth S. Butler, Elizabeth Terry
Private Yoga Session: A private session is ideal for developing a personal practice or addressing specific injuries or concerns. Practices are designed based upon the needs of the individual and a written course is provided. Please bring your own sticky mat. For your convenience, a sticky mat can be purchased at The Movement Center Store.
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