2011 FITNESS PROGRAMS



Classes are free and designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and, for yoga, bring a mat or a towel.

Summer 2011 Classes: Saturdays and Sundays, May 7 - September 25, 2011

Yoga in the Park
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 11 AM - 12 PM
Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art.

Capoeira in the Park
Saturdays, 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago. Taught by Professor Abará, self-defense techniques are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music.

Pilates in the Park
Sundays, 10 AM - 11 AM
Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught by Cortnie Vitali, participants will leave feeling empowered, and stress free.

Tai Chi in the Park
Sundays, 11 AM - 12 PM
Led by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, these classes offer the opportunity to learn Taoist Tai Chi; improve one's health; relax; and exercise in an outdoor setting among changing exhibitions of contemporary sculpture.

Kayaking from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove
Saturdays or Sundays, May 22 - October 9, 1 PM - 5 PM (tide & weather permitting)
In partnership with Long Island City Community Boathouse and Partnerships for Parks, Socrates hosts free kayaking in Hallets Cove. For schedule and more information, please visit www.licboathouse.org or call 718.228.9214. You may also receive updates on our kayaking schedule by following us on Twitter at twitter.com/sspweatherwatch.

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