View schedules and class descriptions for our Winter 2024 Fitness programs.
To register for a fitness class contact us at fit@camosun.ca or 250-370-3602.
Fitness class schedules
Interurban
Tuesday
Strength & Conditioning | 6:15-7:15pm
Wednesday
Drop-In Hatha Yoga | 12:30-1:15pm
Thursday
Strength & Conditioning | 6:15-7:15pm
Lansdowne
Monday
Core & More I 7:10-7:55am
Free Tai Chi for Beginners | 4-5pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga I 5-5:50pm
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction I 6-8pm
Bollywood I 6-7pm
Tuesday
Total Body Circuit | 12:30-1:20pm
Drop-In Hatha Yoga | 4:40-5:50pm
Yoga for the Nervous System | 6-7:30pm
Wednesday
Core & More I 7:10-7:55am
Slow Flow Yoga and Restorative Sound I 12-12:50pm
Free Karate | 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday
Spirit & Skill Systema I 11:00am-12:30pm
Total Body Circuit | 12:30-1:20pm
Free Tai Chi for Intermediate | 5-6pm
Interurban classes
Descriptions and pricing for fitness classes at Interurban campus.
Employee Yoga
Release tension and tightness. Special attention is given to wrists, encouragement to breathe, quietening the mind and releasing the holding that arises within the workplace. Join co-workers for a well-deserved stretching break.
Instructor: Tersia Fagan
Date: Wednesdays; Jan. 10 - April 24
Time: 12:30-1:15pm
Location: LACC 109 – Fitness Centre
Cost: $10 drop-in
Strength and Conditioning
Discover our Strength and Conditioning class, an engaging fusion of functional exercises and high-intensity training suitable for all fitness levels. Elevate your fitness journey with balanced strength-building and cardio conditioning, while enjoying a supportive community atmosphere.
Instructor: Danny Harris
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Jan. 9 - April 4
Time: 6:15-7:15pm
Location: LACC 109 – Fitness Centre
Cost: Drop in $15
Lansdowne classes
Descriptions and pricing for fitness classes at Lansdowne campus
Beginner Karate
If you have ever wanted to try karate, this is perfect for you!
Karate can be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques. This practice strengthens the entire body, improves coordination, quicken reflexes, builds stamina and overall health. In these sessions, the instructors will help participants establish basic karate knowledge while building confidence and discipline. Join because the practice is beneficial for both you physical and mental health. And laughter is involved!
Instructors: Tyler Lane, Lane Trotter, Peter Ove
Date: Wednesdays; Jan. 16 - April 13 (13 sessions)
Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Free
Bollywood Dance
Bollywood dance is for all ages and all levels; no experience required. It infuses other styles such as classical, hip-hop and jazz. This class will allow you to explore the world of Bollywood; moving your body to fun and energetic Bollywood numbers! Classes will involve a warm-up with some basic stretches and Bollywood movements followed by a simple and different Bollywood choreography each week! Get ready to hit the dance floor!
Instructor: Yamini Iyer
Session One:
Date: Mondays; Jan. 15 - Fe. 26 (6 sessions) No class Feb. 19
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student $65 | Non-student $72
Session Two:
Date: Mondays; Mar. 4 - Apr. 8 (6 sessions) No class Apr. 1
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student $55 | Non-student $60
Core and More
Start your morning with this fun progressive class that is perfect for all levels of fitness. This classes focuses on strengthening the abdominals, glutes, lower back and shoulders.
Instructor: Joel Swets
Session One
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays; Jan. 8 - Feb. 14 (12 sessions)
Time: 7:10-7:55am
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student $110 | Non-student $120
Session Two
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays; Feb. 27 - April 3 (12 sessions)
Time: 7:10-7:55am
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student $110 | Non-student $120
Drop-In Hatha Yoga
A releasing practice for the end of a busy day. Sessions will ease your stress and unwind your mind. Each week, we will intentionally address participant needs, and apply purposeful and accessible postures to release the intensity of the day. Participants can expect posture, breathwork and relaxation techniques. All levels are welcome. Drop in and six class punch cards available.
Instructor: Tersia Fagan
Date: Tuesdays; Jan. 16 - April 9 (12 sessions) No class Feb. 21
Time: 4:45-5:45pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: $15 drop-in / Five class punch card $65
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This 8-week evidence based mindfulness program, developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, demonstrates through extensive research in neuroscience the effectiveness of mindfulness in alleviating chronic stress, pain, anxiety, and depression. Studies show that skills developed through mindfulness practices can enhance focus, concentration, memory, and a sense of well-being.
Sessions include a variety of mindfulness practices, including:
- Practical skills on how to pay attention to present moment experiences, recognizing how often our minds run on autopilot
- The value of listening to your body and the information it provides
- A variety of formal and informal mindfulness practices
- Mindful movement practices
- Reflective and practical exercises as homework to integrate and enhance the benefits of mindfulness into everyday life
Instructors: Faye Martin & Mice Albano
Info Session/Orientation
Mon. Jan. 15 6-7:30pm WT 234
Tues. Jan. 16 4:30-6pm CHW 233
Classes
Date: Mondays, Jan. 22 - March 18 (8 sessions) No class on Feb. 19
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre 234
Retreat
Saturday, March 9 9:30am-12:30pm WT 234
One Cost: $200 +GST
For more information, please contact Faye at hiislacinxw@gmail.com
Slow Flow Yoga and Restorative Sound
This 50-minute class incorporates intentional movement, breathwork, sound, and a multitude of options and ways to engage. Each class will slowly open up the entire body and then focus on one or two areas for deeper stretching and strengthening.
Yoga is a practice for all, and students are welcome to show up just as they are. Complete beginners, casual yogis, and experienced practitioners are all welcome.
Session One
Instructor: Luna Piscetta
Date: Wednesdays; Jan. 17 - Feb. 14 (5 classes)
Time: 12-12:50pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Students $55; Non-Camosun Students $59
Session Two
Instructor: Luna Piscetta
Date: Wednesdays; Feb. 28 - Apr. 3 (6 classes)
Time: 12-12:50pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Students $66; Non-Camosun Students $71
Spirit & Skill Systema
Instructor: Spiro Spanos
Date: Thursdays; March 21 - June 27
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student FREE; Non-Camosun Students $25 drop-in or 10 class punch card $180
Tai Chi – Beginners
Tai Chi Chuan is a form of exercise that involves slow relaxed movement to enhance balance and well-being and has applications for self-defense. The movements of Tai Chi are performed slowly to ensure good form and body dynamics promoting muscle and balance development but also “internal” massage. In this course students will learn the basics of Tai Chi Chuan through: Silk-Reeling warm-up exercises, the Wu/Ng/Yang 108 movement form as well as “moving hands” two person exercises. Each class will include review, learning new movements, meditation, and applications. It is important to wear comfortable footwear and loose clothing that is not binding.
Instructor: Randal Tonks
Date: Mondays; Jan. 15 - April 8
Time: 4-4:55pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Free
Tai Chi – Intermediate
This class will allow participants to continue on their journey of learning this ancient Chinese martial art. Providing opportunity to practice and improve form of learned sequences of movement while adding to their knowledge of self-defence, two person exercises and more.
Instructor: Randal Tonks
Date: Thursdays; Jan. 18 - April 11
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Free
Total Body Circuit
Looking for results, but lack time? Get a total body workout in just 50 minutes. Classes include strength gaining exercises using a variety of free weights, stability balls, and end with a cool down.
Instructor: Mathew Montenson
Session One
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Jan. 16 - Feb 15 (10 classes)
Time: 12:30 - 1:20pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student: $90; Non Student: $100; Drop in $12
Session Two
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Feb. 27 - April 11 (13 classes) No class March 12.
Time: 12:30 - 1:20pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student: $115; Non Student: $130; Drop in $12
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic practice that connects movement with breath. You will be guided through a creative sequence of yoga poses, exploring variations of the posture with curiosity and accessibility. Each class will offer the opportunity to flow continuously, building heat naturally in the body, while also finding space to slow down, quiet the mind and nourish the body. Mats and props are provided; all levels are welcome.
Instructor: Mariah Taschuk
Date: Mondays; Jan. 8 - April 8 (12 sessions)
*No classes Feb. 19 and April 1.
Time: 5-5:55pm
Locations: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student $148 | Non-student $168
*Five session punch card available for $72
Yoga for the Nervous System
Feeling nervous or having troubles sleeping? Our current culture is hyper-stimulated! We run in stress mode most of the time and are so used to stimulation that we don't know how to relax. Instead of practicing a natural rhythm between activity and rest, we are conditioned to being busy. As a result, anxiety, irritability and sleeplessness are our constant companions.
Yoga for the Nervous System series explores the mind-body mechanisms and methods utilized for stress management and anxiety reduction to regulate the nervous system.
This is for you if you want to help yourself to:
- Reduce anxiety and manage stress
- Learn how to self-soothe and settle your nervous system
- Feel more connected to your body and feeling states
These sessions apply polyvagal theory for a therapeutic experience that nourishes the nervous system and brings balance to our rhythms of regulation. A variety of embodiment and yoga practices are offered to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system and develop a felt sense of resilience to stress and anxiety. Practices are gentle and accessible for all, offering mat practices adaptable for the chair.
Instructor: Tersia Fagan
Session One
Date: Tuesdays; Jan. 23 - Feb. 27 (6 weeks)
Time: 6-7:15pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student: $60; Non Student: $90
Session Two
Date: Tuesdays; March 5 - April 9 (6 weeks)
Time: 6-7:15pm
Location: Young Movement Studio (Y114)
Cost: Camosun Student: $60; Non Student: $90
Fitness team
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