Class variety and quality instruction are the foundation of AYM’s program. Every instructor is certified, trained and insured in their specialty area. From Zumba to Yoga, you know you’re getting the best when you take an AYM class. We can bring the instructor to you or you can come to us. Call 678-749-7777 to schedule an instructor for your community center, school, office or health fair. Click here to see the current schedule of classes in your area.
Zumba This fun, fast-paced dance class burns calories, strengthens muscles and is great for all levels from beginner to advanced. Dance to the hottest Latin, Reggaeton and R&B hits. It’s a PARTY!
Soul Line Dancing The Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, Zydeco Bounce, Mississippi Cha Cha, Earthquake and more will have participants stepping, swaying, dipping and turning to popular R&B songs from “back in the day” to today. A perfect class for ages 8 to 87 and all levels of fitness. Great for church events, family reunions, health fairs, fundraisers or a weekly fitness class.
Yoga Whether you are a beginner or regular practitioner, AYM Yoga classes allow you to move and breathe at your own pace and level. Styles include Hatha, Ashtanga/Power, Vinyasa Flow, YinYoga, Restorative and more.
Pilates Our mat Pilates classes follow the Joseph Pilates method levels 1-5 to work core abdominal muscles including the sides and back. Hip and shoulder joints are strengthened through exercises appropriate for all levels. This is a good program to combine with a Yoga style for an integrative fusion of strength and flexibility.
Meditation Slow your thoughts, silence your mind, and still your body with meditation. A variety of styles are presented in AYM meditation classes – object observation, internal body scan, moving meditation, breath-focused, and intention-based. Instructors can include essential oil aromatherapy.
Qigong This gently moving class is rhythmic routine of poses with focused breathing and intentional thought. Great for all ages and levels of practitioner, this healing art reduces stress, increases the flow of internal energy and balances the mind and body.
B.A.M. Butt, Arms and Midsection is exactly what the name says… a muscle conditioning class to firm and strengthen these key areas of the body. Light weights and calisthenics make up the routine of this class.
Bootcamp This circuit-training routine integrates intervals of cardiovascular drills with muscle conditioning calisthenics. Exercises include lunges, squats, pushups, and sprints. This class is usually held outdoors and is appropriate for participants with a basic level of strength and endurance.
Cardio Kickbox Non-stop combinations of punches, jabs, front kicks, and roundhouses from martial arts make up of the foundation of this challenging cardiovascular workout. Add pushups and crunches for a full-body workout. Appropriate for participants with a basic level of strength and endurance.
AYM workshops, instructor trainings and certifications are fully interactive to involve participants and enhance learning. Check out our calendar to see which workshops are currently being offered. Want to host a workshop? Visit our contact page and send us a request.
This relaxing class is a combination of gentle Yoga, meditative breathing, and visualization that stretches the body, mind and soul. Any fitness level can benefit from this class. Essential oils can be diffused for aromatherapy during the session. Check the calendar for dates and times.
This workshop explores the 7 energy centers of the body – the Chakras – and discusses how deficiencies in the areas can affect the body, mind and spirit. Yoga moves and poses are performed for each chakra to create balance. Handouts are included in this class.
Do you carry most of your weight in the upper or lower part of your body, or are you naturally thin top to bottom? Learn the differences among the body types – endomorphs, ectomorphs, and mesomorphs. Get tips for eating and exercising for your specific type. Participants’ body types can be determined during the workshop if desired. Handouts provided.
Learn multiple workout routines that can be done in and around the home or office with only one light bag of equipment. Workshop is interactive – be prepared to move. Handouts provided.
This 8-week training program prepares instructors to teach levels 1-3 of the Joseph Pilates mat core strength program. Using The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning by Philip Friedman and Gail Eisen as a textbook, the course focuses on the anatomy of Pilates breathing, the precision and rhythm of moves, the kinesiology and biomechanics of Pilates exercises, and teaching techniques to help instructors explain these important areas to students in a group setting. Participants will be videotaped teaching segments of a class. In order to complete the training with a certificate, students must pass a written exam with a minimum of 80% of the answers correct and a full class must be taught and observed by an AYM Pilates instructor. Check our calendar for the next training session.
If you love line dancing and want to teach others how to do the latest routines, this is the training program for you. In this workshop instructors will learn proper terminology for directional cueing, choreography breakdown, how to create multilevel challenge, cueing and teaching techniques, and legal obligations. Participants may be videotaped teaching segments of a class for individual review and self critique. Workshop includes all training materials and certificate of completion.
This workshop is for newly certified 200Hr and 500HR Registered Yoga Teachers needing experience teaching to the general public. Participants will learn:
*how to modify their yoga style for everyday people;
*The 5 Cs of creating a great Yoga experience for students;
*Legal matters specifically related to Yoga
*Modifications of every Yoga pose for those with physical limitations
*Contraindicated moves for people with high blood pressure, arthritis, and more
Participants may be videotaped teaching segments of a class in pre-established settings.
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