Specialty Fitness Workshops and Classes

Specialty Fitness Workshops and Classes

Try something new and stimulate physical and emotional growth in a group setting! Try one of our specialty fitness classes, attend a workshop, or join a club at the Eugene Family YMCA! These offerings change over time and are the perfect way to break out of your routine, challenge yourself in a healthy way, and discover your potential alongside members of the community. Make sure to check back periodically as this page is updated!

Cancellation Policy: Requests for class refunds must be submitted no later than 72 hours prior to the start of the session. In the event that the Y must cancel a session, the participant will receive a refund for the canceled session. Refunds will not be issued for sessions missed by participants. Email requests to Kayla Mathers, Associate Director of Health & Wellness.

Looking for fitness opportunities for tweens and teens? Check out our Youth, Teens & Families page!

WORKSHOPS

Our specialty fitness and wellness workshops offer the perfect environment to delve deeper into your practice, beyond what an hour-long class can provide. These boutique experiences cater to both seasoned practitioners and newcomers, allowing everyone to explore and discover new passions. Workshops are open to both Y members and community members.

Pocket Practices for Wellness

Experienced teacher Cari Lyn Stanton invites you to gather to learn a variety of wellness practices—some ancient and some new—from a variety of cultures. Together we'll explore breathwork, Chakra Tai Chi, Pal Dan Gum, fingerholds, and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and conclude our session with Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation. (Many of these practices come from the CAPACITAR Emergency Response Tool Kit, which will be offered as a handout at the end of the session.)

• DATE: Saturday, May 2
• TIME: 2 to 4 p.m.
• LOCATION: Eugene Family YMCA Movement Studio
• COST: $8 for Y members | $16 for community members
• ​REGISTER through the Y app, as you would a Group Exercise class! Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.

Restorative Yoga Nidra Sound Bath

Join Carla and Candy for a gentle yoga asana experience followed by yoga nidra—a sleep-based guided meditation culminating in a sweet sound bath of crystal singing bowls, chimes and more. Learn to relax, move with your breath, and rest to awaken refreshed and renewed! No experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.

• DATE: Saturday, May 16
• TIME: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• LOCATION: Eugene Family YMCA
• COST: $25 for Y members | $32 for community members
• ​REGISTER through the Y app, as you would a Group Exercise class! Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.

SPECIALTY FITNESS CLASSES

Our Specialty Fitness Classes are unique opportunities to explore health and wellness in small group settings. These classes include multiple sessions, allowing you to discover new practices, build strength and connect with yourself and your community. Sign up for multiple classes or commit to just one to start! Registration for specialty classes opens 2 weeks before the class begins.

Please note: Some classes are only available to Y members. Check individual series' details below.​​

Intro to Bachata Partner Dancing

Stay tuned—details are coming soon for this exiciting new offering!

• DATES: Saturdays, Mar. 28, Apr. 11, May 2
• TIME: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• LOCATION: Eugene Family YMCA
• COST: $25 per session for Y members | $35 for community members
• ​REGISTER through the Y app, as you would a Group Exercise class! Registration opens 2 weeks before each session

Aerial Yoga Play

Aerial Yoga Play combines all the benefits of traditional yoga—flexibility, strength and balance—with a unique approach to conditioning for an exhilarating new way of approaching yoga. Sculpt your body in the air using our special yoga swings, as you tone muscles, find balance and increase flexibility. We offer a selection of levels for all abilities! Aerial Yoga Play for Teens & Tweens is designed specially for youth ages 10 to 16.

Aerial Flow Yoga enhances traditional yoga by incorporating our specialized swings that enhance flexibility, strength and balance in a unique suspended environment. This approach allows members to sculpt their bodies through dynamic movements that tone muscles and increase flexibility. Beyond physical benefits, Aerial Yoga Play promotes mindfulness and concentration, offering a refreshing and exhilarating way to engage with yoga while exploring creativity and achieving mental clarity.

Current Offerings

Price per session
$8 per class for Y members | $16 per class for community members
REGISTER through the Y app, as you would a Group Exercise class! Registration opens 2 weeks before a class begins.

Small Group Circuit Training

Join a small group ready to get it, get it done and get going! This is a 30-minute, no-nonsense circuit workout led by one of our certified Personal Trainers. In this workout, functional training meets full-body strength and bursts of cardio. The small size means you get more attention while still feeling motivated by working as a group. Currently only being offered for Y members.

Current offerings

Price per session
$8 per session for Y members | Y membership required
​REGISTER through the Y app, as you would a Group Exercise class! Registration opens 2 weeks before a class begins.

TRX Classes

Come join a small group focused on balanced strengthening from the core out. This small group experience will be able to modify for individual needs and provide all the motivation you need to get to your fitness goals.

Current offerings
Various sessions each week:

Price per session
$8 per session for Y members | $16 for community members
​REGISTER through the Y app, as you would a Group Exercise class! Registration opens 2 weeks before a class begins.