Yoga!  -  FREE
According to numerous studies in health and fitness industries, a broad definition of mind/body is the movement that encompasses an awareness of the self and internal focus. Mind/body fitness becomes a process of connecting with one's body and being present. Further studies, conclude that movement performed with mindful focus improves muscle fiber recruitment and builds strength along with other benefits.

Benefits of Mind/Body Programs include:
 - Increases strength and flexibility
 - Improves balance
 - Reduces stress
 - Releases toxins out of the body
 - Increases joint mobility and muscle suppleness
 - Improves your posture
 - Boosts the immune system
 - Reshapes your body
Impact Living Yoga is a calorie burning format that has a dynamic, fluid approach to mind/body that draws from challenging exercises and poses traditionally found in Yoga, Pilates, Dance Conditioning and Sports Training blending these formats together to improve dynamic balance, strength, and functional training and will aid in weight loss. Sound tough? Sometimes it is, but with practice it gets easier. Plus, Impact Living Yoga offers natural progressions and modifications so everyone can participate. There's nothing to fear but losing weight, transforming your body, and looking great!

 Cardio Hip Hop!  - FREE
 If you are searching for a new way to lose weight and stay in shape, then this dance class just might be the answer. Due to the success of TV shows "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars," "getting your groove on" has become increasingly popular. Kingdom Impact's new Health and Wellness program "Impact Living" is satisfying the public demand by offering Cardio Hip Hop. You'll be surprised to know that dancing doesn't have to be just for "fun" or for someone with experience. An interesting study by Mayo Clinic researchers reports that dancing can help to reduce stress, increase muscle tone, leave participants with more energy, stimulate brain activity, and help them lose weight. That's right! Now you can burn up the dance floor and burn calories too!

Another interesting study proves that dancing can help you stay young! Researchers for The Einstein Aging Study, summarized in June 19, 2003 New England Journal of Medicine, found that dancing helps prevent dementia. During dance classes, learning the choreography produces a constant and very beneficial challenge to the brain. Many people have gotten the message and are realizing dance is good for you both mentally and physically.

Benefits of Dance 
-  Healthier heart and lungs
-  Stronger muscles and bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
-  Better posture, coordination, agility and flexibility
-  Stimulates the brain
-  More energy
-  Lose weight
-  Look and feel better
Cardio Hip Hop is the perfect class for anyone who wants to learn how to move like the dancers they see in music videos. It's so much fun that most participants don't care about the health benefits! Many people are intimidated by the idea of dancing. Not to worry! The success of Cardio Hip Hop is based on a dynamic, yet basic approach designed to match the needs of everyone in the room with small changes that make the moves easier or more difficult depending on your comfort level.
For Questions about the Free Fitness Classes contact our Aerobics Instructor:  Mara Davis at maramichelledavis@gmail.com