What's New?

Summer 2010

HOT YOGA at ORC!

What is hot yoga?

Hot yoga is a series of yoga poses for strengthening and toning the body in a heated, calming and detoxifying environment.

What are the benefits of hot yoga?

• Improves metabolism
• Detoxifies the body by sweating
• Strengthens muscles and joints
• Improves flexibility: stretches muscles, ligaments, and tendons
• Yoga is for everyone - those with injuries, illness, old age, and kids and teens
• Optimal humidity improves immune system
• Calms the body and mind
• Heat allows for deeper and safer yoga poses
• Heated yoga poses help the internal organs, glands and nervous system rejuvenate
  
  

If you think yoga is only for flexible people, you are wrong! Yoga is about strengthening your body and your spine in all directions with the goal of creating union between the body, mind and spirit.

Hot Yoga at ORC

This Fall 2010, ORC members will enjoy hot yoga classes throughout the day all week long. Hot yoga classes are included in the ORC membership for all members 15yrs and older to enjoy. Classes are taught by certified instructors and range from 60-90 minutes.

The hot yoga studio is designed to have a tranquil feel so that you can leave your stresses at the door. Enjoy the natural sunlight, cork floors, waterfall feature, soothing music, calming décor and radiant heat; for an optimal hot yoga experience.

Stay tuned!

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DID YOU YOU KNOW…The ORC now has a dedicated Pilates Reformer Studio!

The Reformer studio is located in the lower hallway besides the lower Fitness Center.

Home to 6 STOTT SPX Reformers and other pieces of small equipment. Our certified instructors are ready to assist you in taking your Pilates practice to the next level.

The SPX Reformer is a spring resistant piece of equipment,  that helps you to enhance the mat exercises and to discover and correct alignment and muscular imbalances. Spring resistance helps to incorporate more resistance in the limbs of the body, building on strength and co-ordination while developing toned, lean and flexible muscles.

Why choose to add Pilates to your workout schedule?

• Flatten, Tone and strengthen core
• Develop longer, leaner muscles
• Improve posture
• Prevent injury
• Increase circulation and relieve tension
• Enhance body awareness
• Balance strength with flexibility
• Heighten concentration
• Enhance athletic performance
• Boost self-esteem

The result is a balanced and aligned body that looks fit, feels revitalized and moves with ease.

Who should practice Pilates?

• Anyone whether you are in rehab or an elite athlete.