Movement & Exercise
Programs are offered in the Place ... of wellness at two locations:
- Main Building: free-standing building located just east of The Aquarium (Clark Clinic) entrance
- Mays Clinic: Floor 2, near The Tree Sculpture
Registration is strongly suggested, but not required for some programs. Arrive early if you are participating for the first time, in order to complete the registration process. It's also a good idea to call ahead to reserve your space for class.
For more information, please call 713-794-4700.
Awareness Through Movement (Main)
Through movement, learn how you can improve your capacity to function in your daily life and learn how the whole body cooperates in any movement.
Facilitator: Mary Beth Smith
NIA: Body Energizer (Mays)
Explore this gentle yet lively restorative movement class. This class incorporates techniques from yoga, tai chi and NIA dance (play). The movements are easy to follow and inspired by a relaxing musical beat.
Facilitator: Carla Warneke
Pilates
Learn and practice a series of exercises in deep muscle strengthening that improve skeletal alignment and overall flexibility. Comfortable, flexible clothing is required. This class is mat based. (Floor activity is involved.)
Facilitator: Sarah Mifsud
Tai Chi
Enter a soft and gentle exercise of the mind and body through mindful awareness and continuous fluid movement.
Facilitator: Mike Powers
CIMER review: Learn more about tai chi and qigong
Yoga (Hatha)
Stretch your mind as well as your body by learning the postures, breathing exercises and meditation which comprise the practice of yoga.
Facilitator: Jennifer Buergermeister
CIMER reviews: Learn more about mind-body interventions and yoga
Yoga (Kundalini) (Mays)
A spiritual and meditative practice with a physical component that strengthens the health and well-being of the physical body, increases flexibility and brings emotional balance.
Facilitator: Sat Siri Sumler, R.M.T.
Yoga/Nia: Body Energizer (Mays)
Warm up with a playful musical beat in this gentle, yet lively, half hour of guided movement that is adaptable and safe for any fitness level. Then stretch out, focus and become centered using yoga postures and breathing techniques. You should leave this class feeling energized and relaxed.
Facilitator: Carla Warneke
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