Feel Good Wellness and Fitness Class for Girls

Students will be learning Fitness Exercises that tone, strengthen and support flexibility in the muscular/skeletal systems as well as strengthen the circulatory and respiratory systems. Methodologies such as Yoga, Breathing Exercises, QiGong, calisthenic fitness stretches and exercises, including movements to warm up and cool down, jump rope, jumping jacks, abdominal toning exercises and relaxation methods for post-work out will be taught. There will be an emphasis in upholding right relationship with themselves and others such as being helpful to others, learning empathy and compassion via yoga philosophy and storytelling. Using breathing and mindfulness relaxation, understanding of how emotions arise and subside will be discussed and exercises will be offered to bring more balance in those areas using yoga techniques such as deep relaxation, meditating and breathing exercises. Recipes for healthy living will be discussed and some easy recipes to practice in their own kitchens may be planned involving little or no cooking.

The topics that will be covered will vary each week. October 9 - 16 SELF-CONFIDENCE; October 16 - 23 FINDING BALANCE; October 23 - 30 CALMING EMOTIONS; October 30 - November 6 BUILDING EMPATHY; November 6 to 13 HEALTHY SNACKS. Students will learn yoga stretches with modifications to fit their comfort and flexibility level for safe stretching. Mindfulness exercises like focusing on the breath is used to help relax emotions and mind chatter. And class ends with a relaxation guidance to strengthen body/mind alignment and strengthen immunity.  The class gives students positive choices to count on despite so many changes in one's life or circumstances.  All the topics covered are part of the yoga philosophy and are weaved into the wording during a class. Ethics and morals are all part of any healthy regimen. And when it is practiced on oneself, it is easier to practice in the world we live in.

The class is LIVE and the first class is spent introducing ourselves and sharing something like where we live and how we are doing mentally and physically at this time. Every class begins with introducing the class theme for that day. And the remaining time will be structured for warming up exercises/movements to prevent injury, then toning/strengthening calisthenic & yoga exercises/movements, breathing exercises for increasing lung capacity, cooling down exercises/movements and a short relaxation to allow the body/mind to digest and absorb all the information in a non-vocal way.

I'm a seasoned teacher in the art of yoga, and wellness. I'm empathetic and kind and can assess what students may need modifications to certain exercises and will encourage those with more strength to challenge themselves. My ultimate teaching style is one that upholds respect, friendliness, kindness and empathy for all beings. My nature is calm and peaceful.

I will encourage students to chat with one another before class and give time after class as well. A Question and Answer time is allowed as well to dispel any doubts about the material or other information related to the class that students have concerns about. If a topic seems to need a discussion around it, just say self-confidence,  I will encourage students to interact and chat. 

There is no prior experience or knowledge needed for this class.