MPCA Fitness
Our fitness classes are back! You can enjoy a free exercise
and/or Tai-Chi try-out class at any point in a session. Don’t delay. Start your
fitness journey by popping over to the hall any Monday or Wednesday morning.
Chair Yoga: Chair Yoga
is a wonderful way for everyone to access the many benefits of yoga. Yoga calms
the nervous system, increases strength and mobility and, through gentle stretching,
increases blood flow to joints and muscles. Mount Pleasant resident Catharine will
lead weekly chair yoga classes. She has been practicing yoga since the early 1980s
and would love to share her passion for yoga with you.
Just wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have
one to put under your chair. You won’t be getting down on the floor, only your mat
will! You will be practicing in bare feet or socks, no special shoes required.
These drop-in-only classes are held in the Upper Hall from 11:15
am to 12:15 pm on Wednesdays (except the 4 Wednesday of each month) and cost $10
per class. For more information, please contact Catharine at [email protected]
or 587-897-5887.
Exercise Class For All Fitness Levels: People of all ages are welcome in the MPCA exercise class, whether
you want a low, moderate, or high intensity work out. The classes are designed to
improve aerobic fitness, balance, strength, and flexibility – how energetic you
are is up to you. You can sign up for one, two, or three classes per week or come
on a drop-in basis. The cost is only $7 per class when you sign up for the remaining
classes in the session or $12 per class drop-in.
Classes are held from early September through late June with
a break from mid-December until after the New Year. Monday and Wednesday morning
classes are held from 10:15 to 11:00 am (in the Upper Hall and on Zoom, Zoom only
on the 4 Wednesday monthly) and Friday morning classes are from 9:30 to 10:15
am (Zoom only). If you are new to the class, please come to the hall initially to
allow the instructor to assess your fitness level and speak with you about your
goals. Zoom is a convenient way for people who work from home or have children to
get in a workout during the day without leaving home. If you’re a fan of high intensity
burpees, mountain climbers, lunges and much more, this class may be just what you’re
looking for. If you’d like a more laid-back class to increase your fitness level
or just get in some physical activity, you can accomplish that, too. The instructor
accommodates all fitness levels with easier and more challenging variations to meet
all goals.
If you would like to try a free class to see if this
program meets your needs, contact Linda at [email protected]. Just dig out some comfortable exercise clothes and shoes,
dust off any weights and resistance bands at the back of your closet, and pop over
to the hall for a fun and energetic time.
Tai-Chi: Tai-Chi classes
happen in the Upper Hall on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 until 10:00
am. Monday classes focus on beginners while Wednesday classes are for returning
students. Everyone, regardless of age and experience, is welcome both days but additional
attention is not offered to new students on Wednesdays.
Tai-Chi is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility,
memory, and concentration. If you would like to try a free class to see if
this program meets your needs, come to the hall for a Monday morning class. Sign
up for one or both classes each week or come on a drop-in basis. The cost depends
on the number of people enrolled but is usually around $3.50 per class if you sign
up for the session or $6.00 per class drop-in.
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