New York Health & Racquet Club - Mind / Body



Mind / Body exercise promotes well-being, reduces stress, and increases range of motion, posture and alignment. It is also an excellent way to improve flexibility. NYHRC Mind / Body classes include Hatha Yoga / Yoga Blend This calming, relaxing class adds suppleness and invigorates the body & mind using breathing techniques, stretches & vigorous postures. Yoga Basics, Yoga Stretch, Gentle Yoga A yoga class suitable for beginners emphasizing gentle movement and stretching. Yoga Face Restorative yoga combined with anti-aging exercises for the body and face (all levels). Sweat and Restore, Restorative Yoga This rejuvenating class uses flowing yoga postures to warm the body for relaxation and deep restorative posture. Restorative yoga is suggested to improve bone strength and balance. Voga Combines restorative postures with pranayama breathing, voice, and visualization. Buddha Belly Includes gentle yoga, breathing and meditation for healthy hormonal as well as all phases of a women’s life.Special focus on: fertility, pregnancy, and peri menopause. Acro Yoga^TM Blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga and the power of acrobatics and Thai massage. Vinyasa Yoga Emphasis is on linking breath with movement. Power Yoga, Athletic Yoga Focus is on strength and proper form. Warm Yoga A series of Hatha Yoga poses starting with breathing to warm the body & ending with breathing to cleanse. Meditation Promotes harmony through guided imagery. Core Yoga A blend of yoga, pilates and strength training techniques. Somatic Yoga A deep fluid practice that engages the body from the inside out. Soma incorporates elements from yoga, modern dance and somatic disciplines into a centering and challenging workout. Pilates Mat, Pilates Circle Workout, Ring Tone A total body workout that restores muscular balance while strengthening and stretching the body (focus on abs and lower back). The pilates circle workout uses the Magic Circle equipment. FLUIDITY^TM Fluidity combines the best movements from ballet, yoga and therapeutic movement to tone and elongate muscles, while improving total body strength, flexibility and balance. The "Fluidity Bar" allows a participant to use their own body weight to strengthen & stretch. Ballet Workout, Dance Strength Basic ballet bar and floor exercises. Dance strength concentrates on core stabilization, proper form and alignment, to create lean, toned muscles (like a dancer). Gyro Mat (Gyrokinesis®) This workout incorporates many key principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics and tai-chi. The system works the entire body through 7 natural elements of spinal movement. Gyro Mat invigorates and re-educates the body to move with fluidity, relaxation and power. Yamuna Body Rolling^TM Color coded balls help target specific muscle groups with a series of rolling movements which bring results. Results that will improve focus, strength, flexibility and realignment. Body Fusion A fusion of pilates, stretch and sculpt. Karate A practice based on traditional Japanese karate, incorporating body, mind & spirit. Self Defense Designed to help mental and physical responses to physical confrontation using principles of judo, karate and boxing. Tai Chi An ancient Chinese martial arts system of paced exercises utilizing breathing techniques. Bin Zhou Stretch A powerful stretch workout with the influence of: Tai Chi, Ying Yang, and Chi Gung Stretch, Ai Stretch A class designed to enhance flexibility by increasing range of motion, while improving posture and alignment.