Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Kim Fernandez
In this class you'll discover the fundamentals of Pilates, a mind-body exercise system that focuses on building core strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, our certified instructor will guide you through a series of exercises designed to utilize your powerhouse: deep abdominal muscles, obliques and lower back. Get ready to connect with your body and embark on a journey to a healthier, more balanced you!
Kim grew up in New York City where she began dancing at the early age of 12 years old. Classically trained in ballet, modern and contemporary, she received her BA in Dance from Hunter College. Throughout her studies Kim choreographed and performed in many student oriented dance shows. Kim recently received her Pilates Mat Certification from Equinox. Excited to take her love for both dance and fitness to help others achieve their body goals no matter how big or small.
Low & Slow w/ A Big Fine Woman
Low & Slow Yoga is based off the Yin Yoga modality which focuses on long-held, passive poses designed to target the deep connective tissues of the body, such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Unlike more dynamic and active forms of yoga, yin yoga primarily works on the lower parts of the body, including the hips, pelvis, and lower spine..
Power Flow Yoga w/ A Big Fine Woman
Power Flow is more fitness-based than your average yoga flow. Power flow builds internal heat, increases stamina, boosts strength, increases flexibility, and reduces stress. In this practice, you have the opportunity to use classic yoga poses in such a way that you’ll get a more intense, cardio-driven workout on your mat.
Sacred Sound Bath w/ A Big Fine Woman
A sacred sound bath workshop offers participants an immersive experience combining meditation and healing through sound. Participants lie comfortably while the facilitator plays instruments like crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and gongs, creating harmonic tones and vibrations. Guided by the facilitator, attendees focus on their breath, allowing the sounds to induce deep relaxation and inner peace. As the session progresses, participants may experience emotional release and physical relaxation, with the soothing sounds promoting healing and alignment on a holistic level. Incorporating gentle movement and visualization, the workshop concludes with participants feeling rejuvenated and more connected to themselves and their surroundings.
Sara aka A Big Fine Woman aka she/her. A Texas native but very much Brooklyn. Sh moved to Brooklyn in 2017 and immediately started a yoga practice because as a massage therapist she knew the importance of stretching. Although she started yoga to stretch, she now sees yoga as a way to focus on intentional breathing and releasing pain, discomfort, and trauma from the body. She’s a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and so humbled to guide you beautiful people through practice.
Triple S w/ Kameica Reid
Pilates and barre focuses on small movements of high repetition to intentionally tone muscles surrounding your joints while the stretching will lengthen your body beautifully. The class will have you feeling sleek, toned and invigorated.
Stretch & Savor w/ Kameica Reid
Deep relaxation and stretching while savoring your body, mind and soul.
Kameica Reid coined by The Jamaica Gleaner in 2008 as a “young dance veteran”, having worked with artists such as Rev Run from Run DMC, Patra, Toots and the Maytals, Tarrus Riley, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Wayne Wonder, Elephant Man, Baby Sham, Alicia Keys and many more…began her dance training at the age of four. Having been a founding member of two outstanding Jamaican Dance Companies, Reid was trained in various dance styles including Jazz, Dancehall/Reggae Ska, Modern and contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro-Cuban technique, Caribbean Folk and African Dance fusions. Stepping off the stage and from behind the camera into the classroom Reid has been teaching for over 20 years ages 6-60 years and continues to use her art form to uplift, energize, and inspire. From Jamaica to New York, you can catch her at Brooklyn’s premier black female owned community driven studio Fit4Dance. Keeping it spicy with classes like Caribbean Heat Cardio and Diva La Femme!
Mindful Stretch w/ Kim Nicole (Virtual + On Demand Only)
Take some time to stretch and unwind while grooving to smooth jazz and R&B. Together you'll explore the body, loosening tight joints focusing on connecting breath to movement. Kim will lead you through this class making sure you pay special attention to alleviating tension in the lower back, opening up hips and most importantly opening up your hearts. Seal your practice with an optional brief meditation.
Kim Nicole has been fortunate to share her passion for dance and yoga all over NYC and beyond. Focusing on Afro-Caribbean technique you can find Kim teaching at various gyms and dance studios. Recognizing the many benefits of yoga and how they can strengthen our communities, she guides restorative chair yoga sessions for the elderly and mentors the youth through yoga and meditation at detention centers. Her goal when teaching is that everyone feels open to express themselves through breath and movement.