Just Breathe Studio

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Class Descriptions:

Aqua Aerobics – The Willcox Pool - 50 minute class with 25-30 minutes of cardio (jumping jacks, cross country ski, rocking horse, et. al), 10-15 minutes of
water weights/hand buoys targeting upper body and abdominals and 10 minutes of stretching and cool down. Routines vary to keep people engaged utilizing fun
music to motivate.

Chiogalates - A modern routine set to music, a fusion of the disciplines of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates. While it’s major principal is on movement awareness it is a
fun vibrant high energy routine with elements of each of the three disciplines making up the hour long class. Recommended, but not limited to those with some experience in Yoga. Options and modifications are offered throughout the class to cater to beginners.

Gentle Stretch/Restorative - The class format follows flowing, non-strenuous yogic movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax
the nervous system by focusing on one’s breath. Bolsters and blankets are utilized for supported poses aimed at restoring energy levels and releasing and opening one’s mind and body.

Karma Yoga- Form of giving whereby you are not attached to the fruit of your actions but gain tremendous spiritual wealth and happiness because of those actions. Enter into the spirit of giving by donating a gift which JBS will give to the Cumbee Center To Assist Abused Persons and join us as we celebrate a soft and open yoga session suitable for people new to yoga and free from injury or illness as well as the yogi who enjoys the meditative aspects of yoga practice. Please visit www.cumbeecenter.org for their continuous needs list or leave a monetary donation to be presented each month to the center.

Meditative Yoga --This class emphasizes the role Breath plays in yoga practice. Slow movement with longer holds in each posture, the breath is used to create mindfulness and generate 'churning' with the aim of releasing deeply entrenched physical and emotional tension patterns that can be responsible for habitual behaviors. A class that tunes into and heightens one's sense of self.

Pilates - The Pilates Method relies on strengthening core postural muscles and developing body alignment in order for the whole body (respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems) to operate in an effective and efficient manner. The Pilates Method focuses on enhancing body awareness and develops your kinesthetic sense. This class is suitable for all levels from beginners through to the advanced.

Power Hour - A fusion of Yoga with modern Pilates techniques, this class is a mix of both disciplines to develop core strength, tone muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce stress while generating internal heat and energy, raising your heart rate and allowing your body to burn calories. Beginner and advanced options will be provided.

Power Yoga 1.5 -In this 90 minute Vinyasa style class you will warm up with a vigorous Sun Salutation sequence, moving into an Asana sequence that will challenge your mind and body. Previous yoga experience is recommended. Students will find their practice taking on a new quality as the week’s progress. Recommended to bring water and a towel.

Qigong - -A powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China which integrates physical postures, breathing exercises, and focused intentions. The gentle rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. Exercises will be performed primarily in the standing position while chairs will be available for meditations and balance if needed.

Tai Chi - Movement in Meditation the focus of this class is on breath and through movement and breath creating a sense of calm, heightened awareness of one’s body in space and a deep seated sense of well being. The classic Tai Chi movements are flowing and circular and work on the principles of Yin and Yang, the opposite and opposing forces that exist in harmony with each other enabling a sense of balance both in one’s body and mind.

Tai Chi Fan- Classical Tai chi movements enhanced with the use of a Tai Chi Fan focus on breath work in combination with the flowing circular movements of Tai Chi to achieve that sense of calm that is essential to living in optimal good health.

Yoga 1 - Uses classical yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body. Postures are taught and led in a soothing meditative manner with holding periods aimed at generating heat and encouraging the body to release deep seated tension. Suitable (ideally) for people new to yoga and free from injury or illness as well as the yogi who enjoys the meditative aspects of yoga practice.

YOGALATES - A fusion of the ancient discipline of yoga with the modern pilates techniques, the exercises mix both disciplines to develop core strength, help tone muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce stress.

Yoga Plus - Wed & Sat - Yoga Plus class offering modifications and using props, students must be able to participate without the aid of the chair.

Yoga Plus – With Chair - Yoga for the full figured!! If your jean size is in the single digits this is not the class for you! Have you always wanted to take a yoga class but felt intimidated by all the super skinny students in the classes? Or maybe you are afraid you might have a hard time getting up and down from the floor? If your weight or other physical limitations have made you self conscious about taking a traditional yoga class, this is the class for you! Our instructor will guide you through a class offering poses utilizing chairs and other props enabling everyone to enjoy the benefits of yoga even if you are overweight, obese, or limited physically.

Yoga Stretch – This ancient Indian art and science of Yoga has become popular as a therapeutic modality. This class introduces you too various practices that can aid in strengthening your core, neck & back. Yoga improves posture, stretches and relaxes the Para spinal musculature and increases flexibility and rotation of the whole spine.

Yoga Workout - In this class we will move from one pose to the next riding the breath, allowing your body to build internal heat and energy, raising your heart rate and allowing your body to burn calories while lengthening and strengthening your muscles. Beginner and advanced options will be given.