Movement Matters Connect Group

This class is a gentle yoga flow focused on three key functional elements : mobility,
balance, and core strength. Learn how to incorporate the benefits of yoga and
mindfulness into your daily routine! Suitable for all ability levels. Adaptable options will
be offered. Props such as a chair, yoga blocks, bolsters or pillows, etc. can be useful,
but not required.

About our instructor: Angie Gallis

Angie is a CYT500, CMT200, with diverse training and experience in the dance and
fitness industries as well. She has an immense passion for teaching and mentoring others
and is regularly praised for her authentic teaching style and easy to follow cues. While her
main focus is accessible yoga, each of her classes is all levels, adaptable, and accessible for
every BODY. Currently, you can find Angie inspiring and enhancing the lives of many
worldwide through her yoga nonprofit Paisley Yoga Project, presenting workshops,
speaking at events, and serving as a dance competition regional director and judge!

Mindful Chair Yoga

This class weaves together gentle chair yoga and mindfulness, using breath and movement to support joint mobility and stability. Poses are accessible to all levels and performed seated. You're invited to move at your own pace - the goal is simply to listen to your body and find a little more ease in it.

About our instructor:

Ethan completed his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Front Range Community College in Colorado, with additional training through the Accessible Yoga School and Yoga Renew. He teaches a variety of Chair, Hatha, Yin, and Restorative Yoga classes. Ethan is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Subject Matter Expert, with specializations in Senior Fitness, Corrective Exercise, Functional Training, Alzheimer's Fitness, and Brain Health.

Originally from Singapore, Ethan now teaches in Fort Collins, Colorado. His mission is simple: help students and clients rediscover the joy of movement.

Kickbox Interval is an aerobic exercise program that can be performed sitting or standing. Intervals of aerobic movements will be alternated with strength and muscular endurance options. Equipment such as weights are optional and not required.

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

A note from Cindy: I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (international Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.

Group facilitator Cindy will discuss the numerous benefits of strength training. Movement will follow offering exercises for lower body, upper body and core. Resistance bands and weights will be demonstrated but are not mandatory. 

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (International Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.

Guest instructor Stephanie Gramarossa will join Cindy to offer a YOGA class based in somatic therapy techniques. Energy chakras will be discussed, and the class will be based on using the chakras as a template for movement. 

About our instructors:

Stephanie’s bio:  As a Somatic Coach, I guide people in reconnecting with their bodies to release the stress that builds up over time. Through calming breathwork, mindful movement, and nervous system regulation tools, I help them to relax, feel safer and more at ease in their bodies, and experience more comfort and peace day to day. 

Cindy’s bio: Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (International Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.

Join us as we discuss the importance of balance, and then move through a variety of exercises that help support us to stay balanced. Movements will be offered from YOGA, Pilates and basic balance training techniques. 

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (International Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.