yoga class

Benefits: Rooted in traditional practices, Mind & Body classes aim to improve your overall health and wellbeing through stretching, focused breathing, relaxation techniques and strengthening movements or poses.

Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, meditation and other practices are known to offer opportunities to build on both physical and mental awareness and wellness.

Locations: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center

Fees & Passes: Multi-facility swim and fitness fees, passes and discounts available.

Note: During inclement weather or poor air quality, be sure to check schedules regularly for possible cancellations or location changes.

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See the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center facility schedule for all classes and activities. Learn more about Yoga and Pilates classes by clicking the descriptions in the calendar below or checking the Class Descriptions tab.


See the Larkspur Community Center facility schedule for all classes and activities.


Baby & Me Yoga Fitness Fusion

Step mindfully back into fitness and into a supportive environment with baby at you side. This class will focus on strategic engagements, core connection, proper alignment, deep stretching and breathwork in order to support your body while you develop newfound strength and harmony.

Barre Body

Conditioning class utilizing small, precisely controlled body movements to challenge, tone and define muscles. Core strength and balance improve as the exercises constantly reinforce proper body alignment and posture.

Chair Yoga

An introduction to yoga using modifications on, or standing behind, chair to increase better balance and strength. Personalized assistance is available as needed. Breath and alignment are emphasized.

Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness

This yoga practice is designed to settle the mind, stretch the body and cultivate relaxation in the moment with meditation, breath work and asanas.

Hatha Yoga

Increase energy, flexibility, strength and stamina while toning and conditioning. Reduces stress and relaxes muscles. For beginner and intermediate levels.

Pilates:

– Mat: Using the fundamentals of Pilates, flow through contemporary series of Pilates and Pilates-inspired mat exercises to develop deep pelvic floor and posture stabilizing muscles.

– Fusion: Focus is on posture, flexibility, balance and strength. All the elements of Mat Pilates with strength work using a variety of weights and props. Prepare to work hard and have fun!

PiYo Live!®

Combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. This combo mixed with speed delivers a fat-burning, low-impact workout.

Restorative Flow Yoga

Restorative flow yoga classes begin with a gentle flow and then moves into a passive restorative practice.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga classes move at a much slower, relaxed pace, giving more time to lengthen tired muscles. Focuses on stretches of the hips, shoulders and back. Some offer passive poses and/or meditation.

Stretch & Flex

This class focuses on flexibility and stretching to improve posture and increase joint flexibility. While some of these stretches are Yoga-based, it is not a Yoga class. All levels welcome.

Stretch & Strength

Start your day out right with proper techniques of strength training and stretching. Class uses a variety of equipment with stretching woven throughout the class.

Super Stretch

Flexibility training for the NON-yogi! This class starts by using a variety of balls and rollers to break up myofascial tension and then follows with a science-based stretching protocol to help you increase flexibility in various major muscle groups. Please bring your own yoga mat and a small hand towel.

Tai Chi 8/24 Movement

Slow, circular movements gently exercise muscles and improve range of motion. Relies on internal awareness to generate a feeling of overall health and vitality. Designed for those that want to build on the 8 Movement form of Tai Chi as a bridge to 24 Movement. Both formats are stressed.

Vin/Yin Yoga

Begin your practice with an active Vinyasa Flow then stay for a deep stretching in the Yin portion.

Vinyasa Yoga All Levels

An all levels class. Vinyasa Yoga means continuous flow connecting breath and movement. A flowing form of yoga incorporating: sun salutations, breathing techniques and connecting asanas to create flow in your practice.

Vinyasa Yoga Level 2/3

Take your practice to the next level with this powerful flow class. Practice dynamic postures, move through challenging transitions, and experience the satisfaction of advanced sequencing. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with a very solid understanding of basic yoga postures who are becoming comfortable performing more advanced poses and have begun to master connection of breath with movement.

Yin Yoga

Opens the connective tissue in the body using deep, passive poses held for several minutes. This practice challenges your mind to relax as you tether your focus to your breath.

Yoga & Pilates

Techniques and benefits of both disciplines. Yoga will increase flexibility and balance; Pilates increases core strength and lengthens the muscles. Learn to move your body from your powerhouse, your core.

Yoga Fundamentals

Learn to do yoga poses correctly and safely with an emphasis on alignment, proper muscle action and breathing techniques. This class moves at a slow pace and includes the instruction and tools to develop your yoga practice.


Class Etiquette

In group exercise, like all social settings, common courtesy calls for sensitivity to others. Please follow these etiquette guidelines when participating in group exercise classes.

  • Enter on time or a bit early. The warm up is a key component of class and we don’t want you to miss out on it!
  • Avoid wearing heavy scents and perfumes.
  • Shower and launder clothing before class.
  • No chewing gum.
  • Place cell phones and beepers in the off position.
  • Avoid smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol before class.
  • Keep class conversation to a minimum – this demonstration of respect to your instructor and fellow classmates provides an opportunity for all to hear the instructor’s direction and flow through the workout.
  • Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
  • Be ready to adjust your space for others.
  • Be sure that your, um, private parts are appropriately covered.

Check with your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you have any medical considerations (recent surgeries, knee, neck or back problems, etc.), be sure to inform your teacher beforehand. Please note that instructors may use both physical assists as well as verbal cues to help students attain proper form, alignment and position. Please notify the instructor before class begins if you do not want to be touched. You are encouraged to bring and drink water throughout your workout. Thank you for attending and enjoy your workout!

Fall into fitness with these new autumn classes arriving Oct. 1 at Juniper and Larkspur. Check facility schedules for details.

New Fall Drop-In Classes at Juniper Starting Oct. 1

FREE! Fitness Center Orientations, Tu/Thu 12:30 p.m.
Designed to give you the basic skills to use the cardio and strength equipment safely and effectively, orientations are strongly recommended. Fitness center trainings are free.

Cycle, T/Th 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wide range of structured cycle workouts from endurance rides and hill climbs to sprints and race pace efforts. Music is specifically chosen to guide your effort and motivate your ride. You are encouraged to modify your ride at each class to meet your needs and your goals.

Baby & Me Cycle/Core, Thu 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Bring baby and get your workout in while you connect with other parents and guardians in a supportive community. You and baby will have the time and space to settle in and connect with each other and the instructor. Babies are welcome from 6 weeks to crawling. Strollers, car seats and bouncy seats encouraged. There is no cycle on your own available during this time.

Vinyasa Level 2/3, Wed 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Take your practice to the next level with this powerful flow class. Practice dynamic postures, move through challenging transitions, and experience the satisfaction of advanced sequencing. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with a very solid understanding of basic yoga postures who are becoming comfortable performing more advanced poses and have begun to master connection of breath with movement. Prior Vinyasa yoga experience is highly recommended.

Yoga Fundamentals, Th 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn to do yoga poses correctly and safely with an emphasis on alignment, proper muscle action and breathing techniques. This class moves at a slow pace and includes the instruction and tools to develop your yoga practice.

TRX Circuit, Wed 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Get a full-body workout utilizing TRX straps, dumbbells, and body weight, in this circuit-style workout.

Express Cycle, M/W 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Short on time? This is your class for a comprehensive workout as it's a regular workout condensed for time.

Zumba Strength & Tone, Th 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy all the Zumba® steps and moves you know and love infused with targeted upper and lower body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work. The use of light-weight maraca style toning sticks and aerobic steps create a calorie-torching, strength-training, dance fitness-party.

Barre Body, Th 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Conditioning class utilizing small, precisely controlled body movements to challenge, tone and define muscles. Core strength and balance improve as the exercises constantly reinforce proper body alignment and posture.

Zumba en Español, Mon/Wed 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
We’re excited to add Zumba en Español with Perla Ruiz to our drop-in fitness schedules at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center, beginning in October! This spicy (?) class will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:45-7:45pm. Bring the kiddos and let them enjoy our recreation swim (insert rec swim link here) while you dance your heart out!

F.I.T., Sun 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
F.I.T. – Fat-burning, High Intensity Interval Training! This class is full of variety, challenge and FUN! Cardio intervals; step, kickboxing, cardio dance and sport drills alternating with muscle conditioning.

New Fall Drop-In Classes at Larkspur Starting Oct. 1

Qi Gong, Mon 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
A holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and well-being.

Warm Water Wellbeing, Mon/Wed 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
This is a warm-water, therapeutic exercise class specifically designed to work with people that have chronic health conditions, like Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Spinal Dysfunction, Heart Disease and COPD. We recommend checking with your physician before starting any exercise regimen. Water shoes are required. You are encouraged to bring a support person, or caregiver, should you need assistance in the water.

Moving to Music, Tu 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A lively, fun chair exercise class with upbeat, varied music to help you move more freely and without pain. Program designed by the Arthritis Foundation.

Walk & Tone, Tu/Th 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Total body workout that includes a gentle cardio warmup, invigorating indoor track cardio walking, and strengthening exercises utilizing resistance tubes, soft balls, and your own bodyweight. Class meets and ends in the Mind Body Studio and includes a cardio walking segment on our indoor track. Start your morning off right with this energizing workout.

Total Body Strength & Core, Sun 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Total body workout emphasizing strength and core. Kick up your heart rate and improve your endurance with one high intensity cardio set.

Winter Sports Conditioning, Thurs 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Prepare for the snow season with this dynamic group training that includes ample amounts of muscle conditioning, speed, agility, and power work. Using functional training tools, you can expect to take your downhill and Nordic skiing, even figure and hockey skating, to the next level with the strength you gain during these conditioning sessions.

Guided Meditation & Breathwork, Thurs 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
A quiet time and space to focus on breathing, becoming centered, quieting our monkey minds and setting your personal intention. Class begins with guided breathwork and prompts to help you surrender in a seated position or extended Savasana, a pose of relaxation.

Chen Style Tai Chi, Fri 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
The Chen Style Tai Chi is a Northern Chinese martial art and the oldest form of Tai Chi. As presented in our class offering, it is characterized by unique silk reeling energy, gentle flow through the stances and alternating slow and faster motions. The movement is integrative, meditative and soft but provides a surprisingly effective exercise routine.