Join Mary Stockton for an evening stretch and relaxation on International Yoga Day, also the Summer Solstice. This gentle practice will be an opportunity to find stillness with benefits for the mind, body and spirit. Please bring water and a yoga mat (mats also available).
On Mondays from June 15-Aug. 24, join instructor Char Wilkerson for Chair Yoga from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Wellness Center Drackett Hall. This gentle form of yoga uses exercises performed seated or standing in a chair to aid with support and balance. We’ll focus on a variety of yoga poses, breathwork and relaxation techniques designed […]
Cardio Drumming is a dynamic, rhythm-based workout that blends simple dance-style movements with the use of drumsticks and an exercise ball. It offers a unique combination of fitness and fun, making it an excellent addition to any wellness routine or workplace health initiative. Key Benefits of Cardio Drumming: Accessible for all fitness levels: Movements can be tailored to […]
Pilates Fusion, led by Mary, combines a controlled sequence of movements to strengthen the core while incorporating light weights for added arm and leg toning. This low-impact, low-intensity class is for all levels. Participants should bring a mat and a water bottle.
Roberta Gangl leads participants through this total-body strength-and-endurance workout that combines cardio and strength exercises using weights and bands.
Join Mary Leahy for Lakeside Fit, a class designed for all levels that incorporates low-impact movement and utilizes a chair for those who need it.
Functional Fitness, instructed by Kim Chiodi, is an exercise class focused on improving the body’s ability to perform everyday activities, from lifting toddlers and gardening to climbing stairs. It includes strength and cardio work with compound movements that move the whole body, such as pushing, pulling, bending, squatting and core. In this class, you’ll use your […]
Southwest cuisine is renowned for its flavorful and succulent dishes. Chef Curtis Brown celebrates the Chautauqua Lecture Series' Southwest Week by exploring the techniques for preparing tender, juicy steak fajitas and emphasizing the importance of knife skills and marinating. Brown is a seasoned culinary professional with 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, having worked […]
Join Kim Chiodi for Power Yoga. This type of vinyasa, or flow, yoga emphasizes strength, flexibility and endurance. It’s physically challenging, fast-paced and energetic, with poses that involve the whole body and breathing that’s intentional and focused. Power Yoga is a great physical workout that can be scaled up for those who need more intensity or […]
Join certified yoga instructor Kim Chiodi for this gentle yoga class designed to build strength, flexibility and inner calm without the strain of standing poses. Each session combines seated stretches, mindful breathwork and restorative reclined poses to help release tension, improve mobility and calm the nervous system. The class is ideal for beginners, seniors, individuals […]
Calling all young chefs and creative minds! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Stacy, kids (ages 8-12) will combine food and art to create Fruit Pizza, Peanut Butter Protein Balls, Hummus Garden Cups and Rainbow Veggie Wraps. Classes are offered June 3, June 25, July 10 and Aug. 13. Participants will practice basic culinary skills […]
Join Lynn Koch for this one-hour fitness class at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Fridays (June 1-Aug. 28). Feel strong in this class, which focuses on cardio, core strength and total body. Light weights will be used for a portion of the class for a full-body workout.
The Magruder Hospital & Lakeside Wellness Series welcomes Tonia Copsey for a presentation on the "Powerful Connection Between the Immune System & Gut Health." During this informative program, Copsey will explore how gut health and the immune system work together to influence overall wellness, including skin integrity and wound healing. She will discuss how inflammation, microbiome diversity […]
On Saturdays from June 6-Aug. 29, join instructor Donna Lueke for Chair Yoga from 10-11 a.m. at the Wellness Center Drackett Hall. This gentle form of yoga uses exercises performed seated or standing in a chair to aid with support and balance. We’ll focus on a variety of yoga poses, breathwork and relaxation techniques designed […]
On Mondays from June 15-Aug. 24, join instructor Char Wilkerson for Chair Yoga from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Wellness Center Drackett Hall. This gentle form of yoga uses exercises performed seated or standing in a chair to aid with support and balance. We’ll focus on a variety of yoga poses, breathwork and relaxation techniques designed […]
Join Lynn Koch for this one-hour fitness class at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Fridays (June 1-Aug. 28). Feel strong in this class, which focuses on cardio, core strength and total body. Light weights will be used for a portion of the class for a full-body workout.
Cardio Drumming is a dynamic, rhythm-based workout that blends simple dance-style movements with the use of drumsticks and an exercise ball. It offers a unique combination of fitness and fun, making it an excellent addition to any wellness routine or workplace health initiative. Key Benefits of Cardio Drumming: Accessible for all fitness levels: Movements can be tailored to […]
Pilates Fusion, led by Mary, combines a controlled sequence of movements to strengthen the core while incorporating light weights for added arm and leg toning. This low-impact, low-intensity class is for all levels. Participants should bring a mat and a water bottle.
Roberta Gangl leads participants through this total-body strength-and-endurance workout that combines cardio and strength exercises using weights and bands.
Join Mary Leahy for Lakeside Fit, a class designed for all levels that incorporates low-impact movement and utilizes a chair for those who need it.
Functional Fitness, instructed by Kim Chiodi, is an exercise class focused on improving the body’s ability to perform everyday activities, from lifting toddlers and gardening to climbing stairs. It includes strength and cardio work with compound movements that move the whole body, such as pushing, pulling, bending, squatting and core. In this class, you’ll use your […]
During the Chautauqua Lecture Series New England Week, Chef Curtis Brown will feature clam chowder, a dish made with potatoes, creamy broth and clams. While Brown makes New England clam chowder, learn how to balance flavors (briny clams, smoky bacon and savory cream), manage textures by controlling starch from potatoes, and create a creamy base using a […]
Join Kim Chiodi for Power Yoga. This type of vinyasa, or flow, yoga emphasizes strength, flexibility and endurance. It’s physically challenging, fast-paced and energetic, with poses that involve the whole body and breathing that’s intentional and focused. Power Yoga is a great physical workout that can be scaled up for those who need more intensity or […]
Join certified yoga instructor Kim Chiodi for this gentle yoga class designed to build strength, flexibility and inner calm without the strain of standing poses. Each session combines seated stretches, mindful breathwork and restorative reclined poses to help release tension, improve mobility and calm the nervous system. The class is ideal for beginners, seniors, individuals […]