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


Classes are FREE for students, but 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 fall semester will begin at
10:00 am on Thursday, October 11, via this website:

http://webapps.gc.cuny.edu/workshops/sa/.

Please note, to log into this registration site you will need to create an 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 D, 4:00—5:15pm (Mondays), Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10
    ($72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members)
  • Pilates Session E, 4:00—5:15pm (Tuesdays), Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20. Nov. 27, Dec. 4
    ($72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members)

Instructor: Julia Sabangan

  • Pilates Session F, 3:30—4:45:pm (Wednesdays), Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28
    ($72 Faculty/Staff $90 Community Members)
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, 12:00-1:00pm (Mondays), Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10
    ($60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members)
  • Hatha Yoga Session D, 12:00p-1:00p (Wednesdays), Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28
              $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members
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), Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20. Nov. 27, Dec. 4
    $60 Faculty/Staff $75 Community Members