Elise Ratliff Restorative yoga in Sept. offers a chance to slow down and rejuvenate, especially as the season transitions to cooler temperatures. Look forward to a deeply relaxing and calming experience. Plan to use props like blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps to support your body in comfortable, passive poses held for several minutes. The focus…
Tag: fitness
August 2026
50+ Fit With Julie
Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. As a Chandler resident and longtime fitness instructor, one of my greatest joys is helping people discover that movement, strength, and wellness can be enjoyed at every age. I invite you to join me at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9…
July 2026, Clubs & Classes
50+ Fit With Julie
Julie Bauman Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. As a Chandler resident and longtime fitness instructor, one of my greatest joys is helping people discover that movement, strength, and wellness can be enjoyed at every age. I invite you to join me at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8…
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
50+Fit with Julie
Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from Chair Yoga, Total Body Fitness, Tabata and Functional Fitness. Julie currently teaches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels. If you…
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
Restorative Yoga
Elise Ratliff Did you know that doing Restorative Yoga can help improve your quality of sleep? And did you know that getting adequate (and quality) sleep can boost your immune function? Those sound like two really good reasons to give Restorative Yoga a try! Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga focused on…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care. On the first Wednesday of the month, we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. The third Wednesday of the month we…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
50+Fit With Julie
Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from chair yoga, total body fitness, Tabata and functional fitness. Julie currently teaches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels. If you…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun! Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living. We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care. The first Wednesday of month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and on the third Wednesday of the month we…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Restorative Yoga: Shift from Fight or Flight to Rest and Relax
Elise Ratliff Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. “I feel energized and relaxed at the same time, it’s a great way to shift to a positive mindset,” commented Susan at a recent class. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Kinetic Karate
Charmaine Roberts What is kinetic karate? Kinetic karate begins with the kinetic chain. The kinetic chain is the interrelation of the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems. Our nerves, muscles and joints work together to create human movement. Kinetic karate generates movement that creates energy in our muscles and joints. The objective of a dynamic, energetic, and safe karate…