Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructor: Rhiannon Yandell
All Levels. Chair Yoga Dance is a gentle practice designed to be accessible for seniors and those with disabilities. The Chair is used as the main yoga prop. Organic dance movements and music are woven in to create a fluid uplifting experience. Ideal for individuals who cannot easily get down onto the floor. Dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water to hydrate before, during, and after.
Registration Required. Minimum Registration (for IN-PERSON sessions): 3Classes with less than Minimum Registered will take place on ZOOM (instead of in person)
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (5 weeks)
8:30–9:30am NEW EARLIER TIME
Facilitator: Shiraz Tata, PhD
This class is Zoom only. A confirmation email with the link will be sent after registering.
Start your day off with greater focus, less stress and more peace of mind from the comfort of your own home this summer. You can enjoy the rest of your day even more after engaging in this practice in a supportive space!
Meditation is the practice and process of paying attention and focusing your awareness. Different forms of meditation are introduced like Sitting Breathing, Body Scan and Loving Kindness meditations. They are practiced in a seated position with a soothing voice guiding you through the process! Do join us via Zoom-those who have taken this class over the past couple of years say it’s a great way to de-stress, re-charge and re-focus-and all without having to worry about the commute!
Suggested equipment: Comfortable attire, comfortable chair/seat or a yoga mat/rug if you prefer to sit on the floor.
Registration REQUIRED two day before each class.
Register for each month! January, February, March, April
Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 weeks)
10:00–11:00 am
Instructor: Lisa Alexander
All levels. This class uses breath to movement, taking you through a series of warm-up poses, sun salutations, strengthening asanas, balance postures, and twists, ending with deep stretches and relaxation.
Suggested equipment: comfortable attire, yoga mat, yoga block, strap, blanket/pillow.
Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)
This class is a ZOOM RECORDING only. A confirmation email with a Zoom link will be sent after registering. Recording links will be sent weekly.
All Levels. Adaptive Yoga is a particularly effective practice and can have therapeutic benefits for those recovering from, or living with injury, illness or disease. This specialty recorded yoga class blends chair yoga, restorative yoga (supported postures), gentle yoga, Pranayama (breath work), and guided meditation techniques combined in such a way that it is an excellent choice for those who need something gentle, yet effective.
Examples of chronic conditions that may benefit from this therapeutic approach: Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, arthritis, Lupus, injury/surgery recovery, Diabetes/Neuropathy, those with limited mobility and those just wanting a safe, gentle practice to support healthy aging.
Dress comfortably and have a yoga mat, straps and blocks ready, if you have them.
Registration REQUIRED at least two days prior to the session you would like to attend in order to receive the recording link.
New Day & Time!
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5 weeks
This class is being offered online Zoom only! The link will be sent via email once you have registered.
All Levels. Adaptive Yoga is a particularly effective practice and can have therapeutic benefits for those recovering from, or living with injury, illness or disease. This specialty yoga class blends chair yoga, restorative yoga (supported postures), gentle yoga, Pranayama (breath work), individualized attention and guided meditation techniques combined in such a way that it is an excellent choice for those who need something gentle, yet effective.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Instructor: Amanda Stivers
All levels. This class is taught in the Hatha Yoga tradition, creating balance in body and mind. You can expect an ever-changing practice along with pranayama and centering techniques. Variations in poses are always offered, and students are encouraged to move at their own pace. Classes are welcoming, calming, relaxing, challenging, and fun. Suggested equipment: comfortable attire, and a yoga mat.
Minimum registration: 3
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5 weeks
4:00–5:00 pm
Instructor: Beth Campisi
Sign-up for the full session or individual sessions!
"Cardio drumming is so much fun you don't even know you're exercising!" –Nancy R.
"Cardio drumming with Beth is one of the highlights of my week! Even if I have to drag myself there, I'm usually bouncing out at the end." – Sara R.
No drumming experience needed. All levels welcome! This class provides all the awesome benefits of regular cardio drumming while seated in a chair. This exercise is not vigorous cardio; however it provides a multitude of benefits for the participant! So much fun you’ll forget it’s a workout!
Equipment needed: 65cm exercise ball, 5A basic drumsticks & 5 gallon bucket which can be purchased at local retail stores or online.
Register at least two days prior to each session. Class minimum: 3
If you would like to see this class continued throughout the summer session, please email Nicole at nicole@womanspace-rockford.org
JUST ADDED May 2, 9
Thursdays, May 16, 23, 30
3 Now 5 weeks
6:00–7:00 pm
This is an exercise class! Please dress comfortably, wear sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and bring water. No drumming experience needed. All levels welcome…can even be done sitting down! Cardio Drumming combines movement with the beat and rhythm of drums for a fun, high energy workout. It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, an exercise ball stand (bucket), and rhythmic moves to create one of the most fun workouts you’ll ever do. Cardio drumming will raise your heart rate to help burn those calories, improve your coordination and ability to focus, and help strengthen many muscle groups, including your core. Studies have shown that when people find workouts they enjoy and have fun with, they’re more likely to stick with their routine.
Equipment needed: 65 cm exercise ball, 5A basic drumsticks, and a 5 gallon bucket which can all be purchased at local retail stores or online.
Register at least two days before each session. Class minimum: 3
Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 (skip 5/27)
3 weeks
Registration required two days before each session. Minimum registration (for IN-PERSON sessions): 3
Classes with less than Minimum Registered will take place on ZOOM (instead of in person)
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
4 weeks
8:30–9:30 am
Meditation is the practice and process of paying attention and focusing your awareness. Different forms of meditation are introduced like Sitting Breathing, Body Scan and Loving Kindness meditations. They are practiced in a seated position with a soothing voice guiding you through the process! Do join us via Zoom — those who have taken this class over the past couple of years say it’s a great way to de-stress, re-charge and re-focus — and all without having to worry about the commute!
Friday, May 17
6:00–7:30 pm
Instructor: Laura Youngblut
Join guest instructor, Laura Youngblut, RYT-500, for a 90-minute session of yin yoga with a sound bath of singing bowls and chimes. You will begin in yin yoga poses; each one being held for 1 to 10 minutes. You will slowly end in a meditative savasana and into a deeper sound bath. Physically, this is a chance to find anchoring and grounding in your body. Mentally and emotionally, you will be given space to create awareness within. Cues will be given throughout to come back to your foundation and journey.
Sunday, May 19
Join Laura Youngblut, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and Registered Nurse (RN) for a yoga and massage experience. Deep Assist Yoga is a 90-minute restorative, yin yoga with the massage assist session. Laura will cue asanas and offer massage assists; giving opportunity to create a physical awareness and connection. Please note, massage assists are to bring awareness, not to provide the outcome of bodywork.
Tuesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11
Instructor: Miss Aubrey
Ballet improves working memory, coordination, muscular strength, balance, and is a lot of fun! This specially designed class is for both those who have never tried ballet before as well as those returning to dance after a long absence. Class focuses on the basic shapes, musicality, movements and storytelling that form the foundation of ballet. No previous dance experience required; great for all fitness levels.
Suggested equipment: Close-fitting attire that allows full range of motion (for you and the instructor to see your body positions)
Register by May 19
Saturday, May 25
Make room in your body and mind for the birdsong, sunshine and smell of blooming flowers. Embrace the sun, stretch your arms up and plant your feet into the ground like roots during this 60-minute, all levels vinyasa yoga class. Bring a bottle of water. No mats required. If the summer sunshine is not on our side, we'll practice under the Pavilion with mats.
Registration required by May 23 Minimum Registration : 3
Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24
Registration required two days before each session Minimum registration (for IN-PERSON sessions): 3
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
10:00–11:00am
Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
This is an exercise class! Please dress comfortably, wear sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and bring water. No drumming experience needed. All levels welcome…can even be done sitting down!
Cardio Drumming combines movement with the beat and rhythm of drums for a fun, high energy workout. It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, an exercise ball stand (bucket), and rhythmic moves to create one of the most fun workouts you’ll ever do. Cardio drumming will raise your heart rate to help burn those calories, improve your coordination and ability to focus, and help strengthen many muscle groups, including your core. Studies have shown that when people find workouts they enjoy and have fun with, they’re more likely to stick with their routine.
Equipment needed: 65 cm exercise ball, 5A basic drumsticks, a 5 gallon bucket which can all be purchased at local retail stores or online.
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28
Sunday, June 9 7:00–8:30 pm
Facilitator: Callie Hunter
Capture the setting sun and end your day by fully immersing yourself in the golden hours of a sunset forest therapy walk. Join Callie for a full sensory immersion only possible in the woods. Callie is a trained Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guide and has studied how to bring participants out of their heads and into their hearts and bodies. In this hour and a half participants will experience a guided meditation, a series of sensory based invitations to extinguish the barrier between self and nature/others and will leave with a token from the woods to carry their experience with them into their everyday life.
Register by June 7
Minimum Registration: 2
Tuesdays, June 18, 25, July 2, 9
6:00-7:00 pm
Instructor: Freya
A special belly dancing class for the whole family. Moms, dads, grandparent and children and grandchildren. Come and have a fun interactive time together learning belly dancing and practicing without any hesitation or embarrassment. Don't be intimidated, everyone will be learning and participating to have a good time. The registration fee includes the registration for one adult and one child (age 4–10) or two people registering together as family. Wear comfortable clothes.
Register by June 16
Friday, June 21
9:00-10:30
In celebration of International Yoga Day, we are offering two, 90 minute art + yoga workshops for kids ages 5 and up! Artist and Yoga Teacher, Rhiannon Yandell will lead the kids through a fun yoga adventure where they will learn Sun Salutations with poses based on summer sun activities and nature. They will also create a Summer themed art project that they will take home!
Register 2 days before class.Minimum Registration: 2
11:00am-2:00pm
Instructor: Nicole Landreth and Rhiannon Yandell
Join Nicole Landreth and Rhiannon Yandell for this relaxing three-hour workshop. Rhiannon will begin the session with a meditation followed by a 60 minute gentle, all levels vinyasa flow yoga to promote creativity. Following our yoga flow, mandala artist, Nicole, will guide us through the making of mandala art and you'll have your own to take home. Come relax and leave your hectic life behind...at least for a few hours! Fee includes supplies. Bring your own mat.
Register by June 19
Minimum Registered: 2
3:00pm-4:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Rockford Yoga Teachers
This Summer Solstice and in celebration of International Yoga Day, join us from 5-7 PM for 108 Sun Salutations. The Yoga Mala is a meditative practice that connects the body, mind, and the universe specifically when nature is undergoing a change. Coupled with this change in nature, yogis can start once again, fresh, renewed and inspired.
Registration required byJune 19
Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Classes with less than Minimum Registered will take place on ZOOM (instead of in person).
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26
Saturday, July 6
Registration required byJuly 4 Minimum registration : 3
Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25
Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1
Equipment needed: 65 cm exercise ball, 5A basic drum sticks, a 5 gallon bucket which can all be purchased at local retail stores or online.
Friday, July 12
6:30–8:00 pm
Presenter: Michael Bettine
Gongtopia It’s unlike anything you have ever experienced before. Imagine floating in an ocean of sound, where you can let go of all your stress and worries. Gongs, Singing Bowls, Bells, and other instruments ring out, creating waves of vibrations that wash over you. Your body and energy systems are able to realign and recharge, helping to clear out blockages, while leaving you refreshed and reawakened.
Advanced Registration is encouraged, this event often SELLS OUT. Walk-ins will be welcomed if space is available.
Register by July 8 to guarantee your spot!
Minimum registration: 10
This event is scheduled to take place in the Anjali Pavilion ( covered outside pavilion) if weather permits. You will be notified if a change of location occurs.
Sunday, July 14
1:00-4:00pm
What intention are you bringing into your creative process? Is there something blocking your expression? This intuitive painting class will begin with a guided meditation focused on calming the mind to create the stillness and clarity that allows you to access your creative inspiration, giving it the space it needs to float to the top. The meditation will be followed by some guidance on the process of allowing each layer of paint inform what comes next during your intuitive painting experience. It’s about self-love as you embrace the mystery, exercise non-attachment, explore & express your voice, and play with paint. Intuitive painting is about letting go of fear or expectations to allow your painting to evolve based on your heart callings, visions, and play. That includes the happy accidents and the messes! All supplies provided.
Register by July 11 Minimum Registration: 3
Tuesdays, July 16, 23, 30, August 6
This new jazz/tap combo dance class is a great way to have fun and work out at the same time. This introductory class focuses on fun easy-to-do steps that make you feel like a pro in no time. In this beginning class, stationary and traveling steps will be taught, using elementary jazz steps and across the floor combinations. No previous dance experience required; great for all fitness levels.
Equipment needed: Tap shoes which can easily be found on Amazon, and a small 2 x 2‘ piece of plywood for the optimal tap sound.
Registration Required by July 14
Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Fridays, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturday, August 10 8:00–9:30 am
Greet the new day with intention, presence and stillness as the sun takes it place in the sky on an early morning forest therapy walk. Join Callie for a full sensory immersion only possible in the woods. Callie is a trained Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guide and has studied how to bring participants out of their heads and into their hearts and bodies. In this hour and a half participants will experience a guided meditation, a series of sensory based invitations to extinguish the barrier between self and nature/others and will leave with a token from the woods to carry their experience with them into their everyday life.
Register by August 8 Minimum Registration: 2
Saturday, August 24
Registration required by August 22 Minimum Registration : 3
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