PLEASE NOTE: as of april 1, 2018, the studio has permanently closed. i will still be teaching classes in sundry and far flung places. please watch the blog for this, and other, information.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
kettlebell training will help kick all your fitness goals into high gear! Compound exercises work multiple muscle groups simultaneously, developing strength and muscular endurance and efficient caloric expenditure. With a focus on integrating breathing, movement and alignment with your ability to control balance and weight. Working with the kettlebell is combined with jumping rope and body weight exercises for an all around heart-pumping workout.
kettlebell circuit Take some classic kettlebell moves, add some new kettlebell moves, vary the mix with battling ropes, clubbells, gymsticks, sandbells, Lebert Equalizers, TRX suspension trainers, and body weight exercises, and experience an overall workout which will tax your endurance, demand your focus, stress every muscle in your body and leave you in a lather. Sounds like fun! This class is held the first Saturday of each month.
6☮+ kettlebell training is a strength and mobility class for the healthy and mobile 60+ population. The functional strength and muscular endurance benefits of kettlebell training are easily modified to adapt to the needs of the older participant. Instead of attempting to adjust to the sometimes frenetic workout programs designed for a younger cohort, older adults will find much to challenge them in a comfortable setting with this program.
lebarre class combines dance-inspired conditioning, ballet barre training, and use of the Lebert Equalizer to create a workout suitable for participants of all fitness levels. This workout combines balance, agility, resistance, core and stretching in a unique format which you can do as a straight-up fitness class or to which you can add your inner-dancer flair. It is a challenging full body workout and provides the variety which standing Barre classes cannot. Fun and sweaty! No dance experience or pink tights required!
yoga: gentle is a 60 minute practice geared toward maintaining joint health and body strength as we age and is also suitable for people with stress-related soft-tissue tension, arthritis, and a variety of joint injuries. A gentle flow warm-up sets the tone for stretches, basic postures, and a rejuvenating final relaxation. No yoga experience is necessary for this class.
yoga: earth is a 75 minute mixed level class geared always toward a grounding practice. Methods of connecting ourselves to our bodies and remaining solid and stable in both our yoga practice and our daily lives are variably explored using pranayama (breathwork), asana (postures), meditation, chanting, murdras, chakra work and more. Come explore your sense of groundedness.
cbyp12 blend is a 45 minute class which begins with a flow warmup, followed by a conditioning segment with bodyweight and clubbell movement patterns, and ends with a weighted yoga flow. Dynamic flexibility and strengthening of all your core stabilizers are integral to the workout, building and enhancing your motor control.
relax release This class is a self-care practice to revitalize your whole body. It combines intentional relaxation practices — breathwork and guided relaxation/meditation with self myofascial release sequences to tease out tension and tightness in your body. It is a great stress reliever and a strong antidote to the repetitive movements of your life.
creative core is a yoga- and pilates-inspired approach to a strong core. Rather than repetitive crunches, this class will take you through flowing segments which engage and challenge your body, incorporating core strength with stretch and flexibility movements. Stir your creativity, you just might find yourself enjoying core training.
a.m. ready is the early morning closed session which runs for a variable number of weeks many times a year. it frequently includes kettlebell training, clubbell training, yoga, body flows, and other exercise modalities. the description of the upcoming session is always provided on the studio’s facebook page.
yoga: clubbell is a 75 minute class which unites yoga/asana practice with strength/clubbell practice. Following a format of Awaken, Condition, Practice, yoga: clubbell is accessible to individuals of all levels of yoga practice and will strengthen yogis in ways which will enhance their mat time. NOT currently on offer.
YOUR INVESTMENT
A commitment to your health and wellbeing. A small, but important bit of your time each week. A measure of consistency & determination. A spark of your spirit.
Drop-in classes are available on a no-reserve basis at a cost of $10 + hst.
A 10-session package of classes is $80 + hst
You can purchase unlimited classes for a 12 week period for $225 + hst.
Where classes numbers are limited by equipment needs/availability, attendance will be done on a reserve basis and you will not be guaranteed without reserving a spot. Without reserving a spot you may not be able to use paid classes when you wish. You will be informed if you need to begin registering for class.
Confused? Sorry, so am I. Just call or email me, Wendy, for clarification: thewholeway@wendychappell.com or 902.894.8943
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September 19, 2009 at 7:38 pm
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October 16, 2009 at 12:26 pm
linda
hi:
great seeing wendy at ben’s lake , will be stopping in to visit and take a class asap!!! Linda
October 16, 2009 at 3:43 pm
thewholeway
It was really great seeing you too Linda, and it was a great day! Stop by whenever you get a chance.
April 9, 2010 at 5:15 am
Joanne Corney
I am looking for info on Jazzercise. I couldn’t find any on this site. When is it? How much? What is Jazzercise? Do you have any photo’s of the class?
Thanks
April 9, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Wendy
Hi Joanne
Thanks for the inquiry. I’m sorry to tell you that Jazzercise is no longer offered. If you would like to come to any other classes, feel free to ask about them.
Stay Well
Wendy
July 28, 2010 at 7:37 am
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August 31, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Jacinta
BawdyMax looks great. I’ve been doing some HiiT work and love that there’s anoon time one. And do I read right that it woyuld be 20 sessions for $80?!! great deal.
August 31, 2010 at 7:54 pm
thewholeway
Indeed the great deal is there Jacinta!
August 31, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Jane
Uh, helloooooooo–I’m preregistering for T, Th, S classes for the rest of my life:)
September 1, 2010 at 4:09 am
Wendy
I’ll be teaching them for the rest of my life.
Will your teaching schedule never again change?
September 1, 2010 at 6:50 am
Jane
I thought I might retire next year . . . . .
September 1, 2010 at 8:28 am
Allyson
I want to move to PEI an be your partner in fitness!!!
September 1, 2010 at 3:14 pm
thewholeway
Oh, I’d love that. Then I could take a couple of days off 🙂
November 15, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Beth
Hi Wendy, I’ve been an on-again-off-again kettlebell persoon…and would really like to get back at it full-time. I would also like to get my husband doing kettlebells as well. Do you have a beginners class? Don’t think we would be ready to kick our fitness goals into “high gear” quite yet. Wondering about the age limit on your “senior” classes….we might fit in there better. Plus I was wondering if there are more men in any particular kettlebell class – so my husband would feel comfortable. Thanks, Beth
November 15, 2011 at 1:23 pm
thewholeway
Hi Beth. I remember you well 🙂
I don’t offer a ‘beginners’ class but rather integrate new kettlebellers into the ongoing class stream once the skills clinic is completed. I have a wide range of fitness levels in the classes and the integration works for all who try it, so don’t let a class description throw you off.
I don’t have any age set on the Seniors Kettlebell class and allow people to self-identify (or, I may point them in this direction if it is appropriate after a skills clinic). This class is less intense, with more recovery periods and more range of movement exercises in the warm up. It is still a workout.
With respect to men in classes. They remain in a minority for sure and they are scattered across the classes. My partner attends 4x/week and a few other men show up once or twice a week. In terms of the seniors class, I had 3 men enrolled in the first session last winter but none in the class at the current moment.
Private or couple lessons are also available.
I hope I’ve addressed all your questions. Please ask if you need more information or further clarification.
Stay Well!
Wendy