Curious about Shake Your Soul®? Come give it a try—for FREE!Whether you’re an experienced dancer or simply love to move, this welcoming workshop is the perfect introduction. Enjoy a fun, energizing dance experience where you can move, groove, and express yourself at your own pace while rediscovering the joy of dancing to inspiring music. Here is what they are saying about Deb Busser's class: "The instructor...Deb Busser...make the class great fun. Wonderful attitude." "Deb Busser is a treasure." "What did I like most about the class? Everything!" "Everything about Deb's class is wonderful. She is an intuitive teacher. I want it to continue forever!"

Curious about Beginner Yoga? Come experience this special one-time introductory workshop and see what the class is all about. Whether you’re considering joining in the Fall or continuing through the rest of the Summer Session, this is a great chance to give it a try. We also welcome those who are currently taking or have previously taken the program to join us. Yoga practice begins with attention to the body and breath and is intended for everyone as part of a healthy lifestyle. We will practice a gentle Hatha based yoga that uses a combination of foundational yoga poses with the longer holds of Yin yoga, all with a focus on alignment, body awareness and breath practices. The pace is slower to allow for questions, individual assists and meditation practices within each class. **Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Curious about Core & Strength Conditioning? Come experience this special one-time introductory workshop and see what the class is all about. Whether you’re considering joining in the Fall or continuing through the rest of the Summer Session, this is a great chance to give it a try. We also welcome those who are currently taking or have previously taken the program to join us. This class is for those who want to build strength, especially in their core, glutes, and shoulders. After age 35, we start losing muscle mass which can lead to a host of problems, but the good news is, if you are intentional with your exercise routine, you can build new muscle at any age! In this class, we will use progressive overload (repeating movements with multiple sets) to fatigue our muscles and thus build strength. All exercises are designed to be safe and effective. All abilities are welcome, no previous experience is required. Variations and modifications will always be given to work within your limits while still challenging yourself. Building a strong body helps to prevent injury, lose fat, and create a lifestyle where movement is accessible as we age. **You are required to bring a yoga mat and water.** Here is what they are saying about Emma's Core Strength & Conditioning Class: "Emma is very motivating, always positive!" "Focuses on core, but also works to strengthen the entire body, because it's all connected. I like that the class is designed to become progressively more challenging week by week and, because the majority of the class has been taking the class for several sessions, session by session. Emma always shows modifications for people of all levels. She is a very good teacher." "The exercises (challenging!); the instructor’s enthusiasm & encouragement!" "The class was challenging and fun! I feel stronger since starting. Emma is a wonderful teacher."

Curious about Gentle Yoga for Healing? Come experience this special one-time introductory workshop and see what the class is all about. Whether you’re considering joining in the Fall or continuing through the rest of the Summer Session, this is a great chance to give it a try. We also welcome those who are currently taking or have previously taken the program to join us. This course is great for those who are recovering from an injury, or want to focus on injury prevention. We will focus on a combination of mobility, strength, and flexibility in the different joints in our bodies, to create more durability and resilience. This is a slow paced class, and great for those new to yoga, or those who want a gentle yet intentional class. Please bring a yoga mat to class. What participants are saying about yoga with Emma: "Emma is a great yoga instructor. She changes up the class to fit our needs but is always pushing us to be better." "Good structure and knowledgeable instructor." "The level of “effort” was perfect for me at this point in my life. I have not been active and this class, along with some other at home exercises, has helped to ease me towards my goal of becoming more active while also focusing on correct form and deliberate movements that address my body’s needs during the aging process." "Emma is a very intuitive teacher, who always keeps the class upbeat." "The wonderful instructor, Emma! Her gentleness and patience really helped me get back into yoga after many years." "The in person assistance with the postures and exercises. The ability of the instructor to observe the movements and poses and provide hands on correction of the positions as needed. I also appreciated the combination of exercises with use of bolsters as needed for stretching and supporting certain parts of the body. Relaxing into these positions using body weight gently is important."

Curious about Moms Who Move? Come experience this special one-time introductory workshop and see what the class is all about. Whether you’re considering joining in the Fall or continuing through the rest of the Summer Session, this is a great chance to give it a try. We also welcome those who are currently taking or have previously taken the program to join us. This course is for new moms who want to rehab their bodies through intentional breath and movement, but can’t find the time with the busy schedule a newborn requires! Bring your baby (0-1) and learn some simple yet effective exercises you can do with your little one! All exercises will integrate our littles so they will be entertained and engaged while we are moving. This is a great course for moms who want to learn postnatal-specific exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, reduce abdominal separation, strengthen the core, mobilize the hips, and strengthen the shoulders. You will leave this class feeling energized and ready to embrace life with a newborn! This is also a great opportunity to connect with other new moms in a friendly and supportive environment. Emma has been teaching yoga for 13 years, and pre- and postnatal yoga for 9 years. She has two kiddos aged 4 and 7 and loves helping moms feel confident in their bodies during this transformative stage into motherhood. **Please bring a yoga mat, a towel or blanket to place the baby on, a water bottle, and wear something comfy and easy to move in.**

This course is for new moms who want to rehab their bodies through intentional breath and movement, but can’t find the time with the busy schedule a newborn requires! Bring your baby (0-1) and learn some simple yet effective exercises you can do with your little one! All exercises will integrate our littles so they will be entertained and engaged while we are moving. This is a great course for moms who want to learn postnatal-specific exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, reduce abdominal separation, strengthen the core, mobilize the hips, and strengthen the shoulders. You will leave this class feeling energized and ready to embrace life with a newborn! This is also a great opportunity to connect with other new moms in a friendly and supportive environment. Emma has been teaching yoga for 13 years, and pre- and postnatal yoga for 9 years. She has two kiddos aged 4 and 7 and loves helping moms feel confident in their bodies during this transformative stage into motherhood. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel or blanket to place the baby on, a water bottle, and wear something comfy and easy to move in.

We will be walking with unique Nordic poles on our beautiful local trails. This creative walking technique originated in Norway and is now very popular across Europe. It boosts your cardio walking, plus the benefit of providing an upper-body resistance-strength workout, now using 85 to 90% of all body muscles you activate. The special poles are adjustable, shorter than ski or trekking poles, and they are secured with tightly attached hand straps that allow you to propel yourself forward. The poles and hand straps are helpful for stability, so anyone can do this! The unique walking technique requires a small learning curve that I will spend the time teaching to everyone. At the beginning of the first class, we will do some basic training. After the first class and we’ll quickly refresh our previous classwork and add some new suggestions for good results! Below are the trails where we will meet for each week. Sep 14: Fitch's Bridge Ice Line Trail - Meet at Fitch’s Bridge Parking lot near Pepperell Rd (Groton, MA) Sep 21: J Harry Rich Oxbow Loop - Meet at off-street parking at the intersection of Nod Rd and Common St. (Groton, MA) Sep 28: Groton Town Forest - Meet at Town Forrest Road Parking (Groton, MA) Oct 5: J Harry Rich Eagle Loop - Meet at off-street parking at the intersection of Nod Rd and Common St. (Groton, MA) Oct 19: Mines Fall Park - Meet at the Mines Fall Park Parking next to Stellos Stadium and David W. Deane Skateboard Par (Nashua, NH) Oct 26: TBD- We will repeat everyone's favorite trail! ** We strongly recommend registering for the first class to acquire the basic training together.** ** CLASS REQUIREMENT: You must purchase a set of Nordic Walking poles. I suggest poles that are adjustable for height as this is key for optimal setup. Some adjust in three parts and I don't recommend them. Just a simple adjustment in the middle is good. I bought mine on Amazon and did NOT spend top dollar on them! The brand I have is FIZAN, but any that you can find that suit your budget is fine. Our first class will require you to have them in hand so we can get adjusted and learn how to use them before a trail trip. Ski or trekking poles do not work for the resistance control that this requires. **All proceeds benefit Prescott Community Center.** Here is what they are saying about Nordic Walking: "I liked the small group and being active outdoors on unfamiliar trails." "The instructor was very helpful and patient in teaching the use of poles. Each walk was different and enjoyable."

Pilates with Props will use props such as the fitness circle, small balls, weights, and bands to intensify, support, and aid in muscle firing to build strength. The class is appropriate for all levels. You may bring a thick towel or workout blanket for additional support. If you have an issue the instructor needs to be sensitive about (such as recent surgery, health conditions, etc.), please let Courtney know before class. Please consult your doctor before attending class if you have any health conditions. Please bring a mat, towel, water bottle, and stretch band (optional).

Want to free your inner dancer? Not a dancer but you love to dance? Shake Your Soul® will allow you to move, groove and get creative in a fun, open and supportive environment with different types of music to inspire you. Get a workout at your own pace and rediscover how fun it can be to move your body to great music! Here is what they are saying about Deb Busser's class: "The instructor...Deb Busser...make the class great fun. Wonderful attitude." "Deb Busser is a treasure." "What did I like most about the class? Everything!" "Everything about Deb's class is wonderful. She is an intuitive teacher. I want it to continue forever!" "Deb Busser is a wonderful teacher! She runs the class with joy & optimism. She's kind, friendly, and understands how to run a great class. She has cultivated a good group of students."

Yoga Fusion is a Hatha type of yoga with focus on alignment, balance and breathing techniques in a slower paced flow than a vinyasa class. I generally include postures with longer holds from Yin yoga which makes it a fusion of Yin and Yang disciplines. I will incorporate music and poetry to enhance our shared experience together and strive to offer many options and accommodations for every body- I do believe yoga is for everyone! Wednesday classes are in-person at Prescott and Friday classes are online. *Registration prior to class is required. No Drop-Ins.* Here is what they are saying about Jacqueline's Yoga Fusion class: "The instructor! Jackie gives wonderful instruction and offers options to adjust for those that need it. I like being able to participate from home, too." "The teacher was outstanding. Also like the intimacy of the class. Plus really enjoyed that each week the routine was just a bit different." "Jackie is a fantastic teacher! She is very compassionate and thoughtful and I also like that she offers challenging poses." "Jackie is a professional with a prepared class, strong skills and compassion. She is the best!" "Jackie is a fabulous teacher, friendly, responsive, and very tuned in to the idiosyncrasies of the human body. In addition to the yoga practice, Jackie always ends the practice with a beautiful poetic meditation leading into Shavasana. A wonderful class; highly recommended." "This class was my re-introduction to Yoga after a hiatus of at least 10 years, and it was perfect. Jackie is an excellent teacher and encourages her students to go at whatever pace works for them, while also encouraging us to push ourselves within our comfort zone."