Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi

Yoga (Briggs Community Branch and Olympia Downtown Branch)
Whether a beginner or veteran, we have the yoga class for you! Blending mind and body fitness, participants develop strength and flexibility. Easy-moving attire encouraged.

Locations:
Briggs Community Branch – Upstairs Meeting Room
Olympia Downtown Branch – Yoga Studio

Pilates(Olympia Downtown Branch)
Used traditionally by dancers for deep body conditioning and injury rehabilitation, Pilates (pronounced Pilah-teez), is a 70-year-old exercise technique first developed by German immigrant Joseph Pilates. Only recently has it migrated from its long-held position at the fringes of traditional fitness methods such as aerobics and weight training.

Location: Olympia Downtown YMCA (3rd Floor Fitness Studio)
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T’ai Chi and Kung-Fu (Briggs Community Branch and Olympia Downtown Branch)
These ancient Chinese disciplines combine to emphasize how to develop, manipulate, and utilize the body’s energy through breath, concentration, and relaxation. These skills, when obtained, can help increase balance and sensory awareness that can assist in promoting health and longevity.

Locations:
Briggs Community Branch – Upstairs Meeting Room
Olympia Downtown Branch – Yoga Studio

Martial Arts (Briggs Community Branch and Olympia Downtown Branch)
You can choose from three diverse traditions offered at our YMCA: Okinawan Karate has a self-defense emphasis that improves your fitness and concentration while reducing stress; Danzan Ryu Jujutsu will show you how to do escapes, locks, throwing, grappling, constriction, advanced combinations, and self-defense arts; Five Animal Form Kung Fu emphasizes control, technique, centering, and balance.

All classes are for 14 years and over. Classes are included in your Full Membership or for a monthly rate of $20 for basic members. Consult our group exercise schedule for specific times and details.