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FITNESS classes

Hamilton House offers a variety of fun activities to help you keep healthy and active. THere is surely something here that'll appeal to you. Click the underlined text below the listed categories to find out more about the particular fitness programs!

 

Line Dancing


The line dancing class meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am.

The group practices all kinds of line dancing, including beginner and advanced country. The group welcomes all skill levels and as the teacher John Imondi says " If you don't know how to dance, I will help you!"

 


T'ai Chi

Tai Chi meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:30.

Tai Chi is a great exercise for mind and body. Originating in China as a martial art, it is now practiced by many for it's health benefits, including stress reduction, flexibility, strength and increased endurance. Through practicing a series of slow, flowing movements in a specific sequence called form, concentration and balance improve and stamina is increased. Tai Chi can help to decrease blood pressure and improve immune function. Tai Chi has been taught at Hamilton House for 15 years and we are pleased to introduce Ida Schmulowitz, a certified instructor who has been practicing Tai Chi for over 20 years.

 

Stretch and Strengthen

Stretch and Strengthen Exercise Class meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am.

An effective exercise designed specifally to stretch and strengthen your muscles. The video program features a certified fitness instructor who teaches a non-threatening approach to motivate you and get you moving towards a healthier you.

 

Yoga

Hamilton house offers Kundalini Yoga on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 - 7:15pm. We also offer Hatha Yoga on Monday and Wednesdays at 10:00am.

Kundalini Yoga

Wednesday 5:45 - 7:15 pm
$50 for 6 sessions.

Kundalini Yoga is a spiritual yoga incorporating chanting and breathing techniques. Its benefits includes keeping the body in shape, training the mind to be strong and flexible in the face of stress and challenge. It increases oxygen capacity, strengthens the nervous system and reduces stress-induced toxins such as adrenaline and cortisol. This yoga class is geared for all ages. You gently perform the poses at your own pace.

Hatha Yoga

Wednesdays 10 am
$50 for 6 sessions

Hatha Yoga techniques are intended to rejuvinate and bring into proper balance all aspects of the body: endocrine system, vascular system, nervous system and muscular system. Yoga is a science of self-improvement that deals with the human being. This ancient science is being practiced by Western students. Through continued pracrice of these Hatha Yoga techniques, you will quickly experience the benefits of increased relaxation, normalized blood pressure, the relief of minor back problems and a steadied metabolism. Certified instructor, Judith Medeiros, age 56 has been teaching yoga for over 30 years.

Chair Yoga

Tuesdays 10 am
$35.00 for 6 sessions

Consisting of simple warm-up stretches, breathing exercises, modified yoga postures and relaxation, all completed while sitting down.

 

Indian Clubs

Indian clubs meets on Fridays at 10 AM.

Swinging these clubs will accelerate the cardiovascular system. This exercise uses two one pound wooden clubs that improves upper body strength. The class is conducted on tape with the voice of Charlotte Wetherell, who was a teacher for 20 years.

 

Neuromuscular Integrative Action (NIA)

NIA is on Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

Make this attempt at a great way to bring physical exercise into your life. NIA is a combination of light aerobics, dance, T'ai Chi and yoga. The exercise involves music and lots of encouragement.