Specialty Fitness Series Classes, Clubs & Workshops
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!
SPECIALTY FITNESS SERIES CLASSES
Our Specialty Fitness Series Classes are unique opportunities to explore health and wellness in small group settings. Series classes include four weekly sessions, allowing you to discover new practices, build strength, and connect with yourself and your community.
Please note: Series Classes are only available to Y members.
Aerial Yoga Play
Aerial Yoga Play combines all the benefits of traditional yoga- flexibility, strength and balance with the unique 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. All levels welcome.
Fall Offerings
Note: These are 3- and 4-week series classes. We are unable to offer refunds once sessions have started.
| LEVEL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Sundays | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
| Tuesdays | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | |
| Wednesdays | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | |
| Level 2 | Sundays | 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | |
| Teens & Tweens | Fridays | 4 to 4:45 p.m. |
| Mondays | 4 to 4:45 p.m. |
Price Per Series
$32 for 4 week series. Y membership required.
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.
- DATES: Various Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Dec.
- TIME: Mornings (click link below to view specific times)
- COST: $8 for Y members
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 getting motivated by working as a group. Currently only being offered for Y members.
Fall Offerings
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 to 7 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 5:30 to 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. |
| Thursday | 5:30 to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 to 6:30 a.m. |
| Friday | 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. |
Price Per Series
$16 for Y members
Small Group Boxing Fundamentals
A family-friendly, non-contact introduction to the sport of boxing! This class is designed to build essential boxing skills in a safe and supportive environment. We focus on proper stance, footwork, head movement, punching techniques, defensive strategies, and practical applications through live drills. Our aim is to foster friendship and teamwork through the art of fighting, all while avoiding hard sparring.
- DATES: Tuesdays OR Fridays, Dec. 3 to 27
- TIME: 4 to 5 p.m.
- COST:
Tuesdays (3-class session) $24 for Y members | $36 for community members
Fridays (4-class session) $32 for Y members | $45 for community members
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.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week training based on the personal practices of mindfulness, progressive relaxation, letting go of reactivity, mindful movement (yoga, etc.), and enhancing emotional intelligence. These are integrated into daily life via home practice to help folks cope with stress and improve well-being. Weekly in-person sessions and excellent learning materials will guide participants through the course.
This comprehensive in-person training course normally costs as much as $1,000, but the Y will be offering it to members for only $175! Stay tuned for dates and registration info.
- DATES: Early 2025; exact dates to be announced.
- COST: $175 for Y members. Please note: this course is only available to Y members.
