Ismail Center to offer CardioPump, Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion and Restorative Yoga

Purdue's Ismail Center is offering an eight-week fall session of CardioPump, Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion and Restorative Yoga starting the week of Oct. 14 and ending the week of Dec. 2. The classes, which are open to the Purdue and Greater Lafayette communities, will meet at the Ismail Center in Lyles-Porter Hall, Room 1130.

CardioPump

The CardioPump group exercise class will start Monday (Oct. 14). Class will meet at 5:15 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. This 45-minute fun, energetic class promises to get participants' bodies moving to upbeat music. A combination of cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance training will be performed at moderate to high intensity. All levels are welcome. The eight-week class costs $35 for Ismail Center members and $70 for nonmembers.

Yoga

The Yoga group exercise class will start on Tuesday (Oct. 15). Class will meet at 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class combines the fundamental principle sequence of postures that are synchronized with the breath, aiding in the relaxation and purification of the body leading to improved flexibility, joint mobility and balance. All levels are welcome. The eight-week class costs $35 for Ismail Center members and $70 for nonmembers.    

Yoga/Pilates Fusion

The Yoga/Pilates Fusion group exercise class will start Tuesday (Oct. 15). Two separate classes will meet at 4:15 to 5 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class fuses the stretching, meditation and calming of yoga with core strengthening Pilates moves. All levels are welcome. The eight-week class costs $35 for Ismail Center members and $70 for nonmembers.

Restorative Yoga

Starting Monday (Oct. 14), the center's restorative yoga class will meet at 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The class will combine a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is used to perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. All levels are welcome. The eight-week class costs $35 for Ismail Center members and $70 for nonmembers.

Validated parking in the Harrison Street Garage or street parking is available. To register for any of the sessions, call the Ismail Center at 765-496-1015.