The Graduate Center offers fitness classes facilitated by the Student Affairs office and fully funded by the Doctoral Students’ Council. Classes include Pilates, Hatha Yoga, and Intermediate Yoga.

Registration is required before the first class for all classes, see schedule below. Please register early to ensure your space (the classes fill up very fast!), first come, first served.  Students may register for up to two classes per six week session. When a class is full, students may opt to go on a waiting list. Students who miss more than two classes will have their registration terminated.

Registration for the second half of the semester will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 4.

Students may register at this site beginning at 10 am on October 4 http://webapps.gc.cuny.edu/workshops/sa/Please note, if you are logging into this registration site for the first time you must create a new account.

Fitness equipment is provided.

Faculty, Staff and Community Members should register at the Student Affairs office, room 7301. Payment is required at time of registration for Faculty, Staff and Community Members and a $10 registration fee is applicable each semester.

Pilates

Pilates improves core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks and feels.

  • Pilates Session B, 4p-5:15p Tuesdays $72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members
    Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15
    Instructor:Jeanette Palmer
  • Pilates Session D  3:30p-4:45pm Wednesdays $72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members
    Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 7
    Instructor:
    Julia Sabangan
Hatha Yoga

Bodily Postures (asanas), deep relaxation, breath control (pranayama), and mental concentration create a supple and relaxed body, increase vitality and promote radiant health.

  • Hatha Yoga Session C, 12:00p-1:00p (Mondays) $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
    Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12
    Instructor:
    Candice Holdorf
  • Hatha Yoga Session D, 12:00p-1:00p (Wednesdays) $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
    Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14
    Instructor:
    Candice Holdorf
Intermediate Yoga  (Mindful Vinyasa Yoga – Intermediate)

This class is for students who are already familiar with basic yoga poses and sun salutations.  We will continue to explore the mental and physical benefits of moving mindfully and will apply basic alignment principles to a wider variety of poses, including inversions.   Pranayama (breathing exercises) or sitting meditation will integrated into every class.  Come deepen your understanding of yoga and yourself!

  • Intermediate Yoga  Session B, 5:30p-6:30p (Tuesdays) $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
    Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 22
    Instructor: Michelle Morrison