Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Tag: yoga
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Improve Flexibility with Restorative Yoga
Elise Ratliff Restorative yoga can help increase flexibility through its gentle, passive approach to stretching and relaxation. Here’s how: • Prolonged Passive Stretches: Restorative yoga involves holding poses for an extended time, often two to five minutes, which allows the muscles and connective tissues to lengthen gently and naturally. This passive approach can help increase…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Yoga with Margie
Margie J. Parrish Yoga classes are held in the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. I teach a well-rounded Yoga class to strengthen your muscles and bones and improve flexibility and balance. I emphasize mindful breathing and movement to energize the body, focus the mind, and calm the nervous…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Restorative Yoga … What’s in It for Me?
Restorative Yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. It uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support the body in restful poses, which target the connective tissue. It cultivates awareness of the body and breath, fostering mindfulness and a deeper connection to the present moment. The benefits of Restorative…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Are You Ready to Reset and Recharge You?
Join us for Restorative Yoga classes with Elise at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center. What is Restorative Yoga? It is a gentle, calming practice designed to relax the body and mind. It involves holding a series of passive poses for extended periods, often supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks.…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Julie’s Fitness
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Do Yoga with Margie at the CWPV Fitness Center
If you suffer with an achy back, sore knees, tight shoulders, and hamstrings, you might consider taking a yoga class. A well-rounded yoga class helps move our joints safely and strengthens and stretches our body and relaxes our mind. Many of the poses challenge our balance to help prevent falls and fractures. In my yoga…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Do Yoga with Margie at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center
Margie J. Parrish If you suffer with an achy back, sore knees, tight shoulders, and hamstrings, you might consider taking a yoga class. A well-rounded Hatha Yoga class helps us move our joints safely and strengthens our muscles and bones. Many of the poses challenge our balance and help to prevent falls and fractures that…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Do Yoga with Margie at CWPV Fitness Center
If you suffer with an achy back, sore knees, and tight shoulders and hamstrings, you might consider taking a yoga class. A well-rounded Hatha Yoga class helps us move our joints safely and strengthen our muscles and bones. Many of the poses challenge our balance and help prevent falls and fractures that so many seniors…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Yoga for Strong Bones and Better Balance
Margie Parrish, Instructor As we age, our bones become more porous. Weak, porous bones can lead to fractures of the hip, spine, or wrist. These conditions are called osteopenia (low bone density) or the more advanced stage, osteoporosis. The intention of this class is to maintain and/or create stronger bones and better balance. We will…