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The Graduate Center offers fitness classes (completely free for students) 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–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 spring semester will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 6.  Students may register at this site beginning at 10 am on March 6 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.

Instructor: Jeanette Palmer
Pilates Session C, 4p-5:15p (Tuesdays) $72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members
March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 17, April 24

Instructor: Julia Sabangan
Pilates Session D, 3:30p-4:45:p (Wednesdays) $72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members
March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, April 25

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.

Instructor: Katie Hartke
Hatha Yoga Session C, 12:00p-1:00p (Mondays) $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
March 26, April 2, April 16, April 23,  April 30, May 7

Hatha Yoga Session D, 12:00p-1:00p (Wednesdays) $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, April 25

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!

Instructor: Michelle Morrison
Intermediate Yoga  Session B, 5:30p-6:30p (Tuesdays) $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 17, April 24