Rockaway YMCA
Get healthier and connect with others in a variety of classes designed for older adults.
Chair Yoga
A method of doing yoga poses while sitting in a chair rather than on a mat. Chair yoga integrates postures, breathing and relaxation and is suitable for most people all from the comfort of a chair.
Gentle Yoga
This is a simple and relaxing class mostly on the mat to eliminate getting up and down. Class incorporates many breathing exercises and is suitable for beginners and active older adults.
Hatha Yoga
A yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome.
Masterfitness Complete™
Get everything you need in this class! Combines low impact aerobics, conditioning and stretching in a comfortable environment. Beginners and Active Older Adults welcome.
Silver Sneakers
A variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Using hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair is used for support.
Stretching
Is an essential component of fitness that is often neglected or left out in preference for developing other areas of fitness. This class uses a variety of stretching methods to gradually increase muscle strength and extend the range of movement at the joints. This may help prevent injury and improve performance of health and sports related activities.
Tai Chi
An ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self-defense.
Vinyasa Yoga
Flowing sequences of yoga poses linked together by an emphasis on breathing technique.