Learn to live better in your body with classes that play with multiple modalities and movement philosophies. Each class is themed to a direction of movement, a pose, or intention to help each person improve body awareness, strength, mobility, and quality of life.

Mondays at Treetop Yoga in GLoucester

CLASS: Warrior Yoga with Warrior Within Yoga Project
WHEN: Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE: Treetop Yoga, 3A Pond Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: Free for veterans, service members, first responders and their families/caretakers Enroll here
DESCRIPTION: Warrior Within Yoga Project provides specialized yoga classes are offered in veteran and first responder communities across Massachusetts. These classes offer a sense camaraderie and use evidence-based protocols to train the body and mind to become more resilient. The classes at Treetop Yoga are sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank. Donations are welcome for continued support.

CLASS: Roll & Restore (In Person & Virtual)
WHEN: Monday 7:15pm-8:15pm
WHERE: Treetop Yoga, 3A Pond Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: $19/drop in
DESCRIPTION: Embark on a journey of rejuvenation and relaxation through a unique blend of ball rolling (myofascial release techniques) and restorative yoga poses. Designed to soothe both body and mind, this class offers a holistic approach to wellness, targeting tension, stress, and muscular tightness. Utilizing specialized therapy balls, engage in myofascial release exercises to release deep-seated tension stored within the fascia, the connective tissue that encases our muscles. Through gentle pressure and self-massage techniques, stimulate circulation, enhance flexibility, and promote overall well-being. Transitioning seamlessly into restorative yoga poses, invite the body to surrender and let go. Supported by bolsters, blankets, and props, ease into gentle stretches and passive postures designed to promote deep relaxation and restore balance to the nervous system. Each pose will be held for several minutes, allowing for a profound release of physical and mental tension.

Tuesdays at Treetop Yoga in GLoucester

CLASS: Vinyasa Flow Hour (Live and Virtual)
WHEN: Tuesday 7:00am-8:00am
WHERE: Treetop Yoga, 3A Pond Road, Gloucester, MA  
COST: $19/drop in
DESCRIPTION: Delve into your yoga practice with this fun and challenging class. You will be encouraged to consciously link each movement with breath as you flow, creating a meditative practice, connecting you to mind, body, and spirit. Build strength and flexibility through creative sequencing linking standing poses, arm balances, inversions and reclined poses. This is a mixed level class providing a safe, solid support for the advanced beginner or intermediate and a place to grow for the more experienced practitioner.

Tuesdays at Cape Ann YMCA in GLoucester

CLASS: Mindful Mobility
WHEN: Tuesday 4:30pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Glen T. Macleod Cape Ann YMCA, 7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: YMCA Membership
DESCRIPTION: We’ll begin with self-massage in common achy areas to free up your fascia. Follow with some mindful movements to reduce muscle imbalances.

CLASS: Strictly Strength
WHEN: Tuesday 5:15pm-6:00pm
WHERE: Glen T. Macleod Cape Ann YMCA, 7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: YMCA Membership
DESCRIPTION: Strength training only, minimal cardio required! This class provides a full-body workout, using a variety of equipment such as BOSU balls, body bars, kettlebells and more to improve both muscle strength and endurance.

Wednesdays at Cape Ann YMCA in GLoucester

CLASS: Fit For Life
WHEN: Wednesday 10:30am-11:30am
WHERE: Glen T. Macleod Cape Ann YMCA, 7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: YMCA Membership
DESCRIPTION: This low-impact class is designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, dynamic balance, coordination, agility, reaction-time, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Great for older adults, those returning from injury, pregnancy, or people just looking to get back into shape.

CLASS: Mindful Flow Yoga
WHEN: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:15pm
WHERE: Glen T. Macleod Cape Ann YMCA, 7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: YMCA Membership
DESCRIPTION: A mindful yoga class full of soul. Expect meditation, slower vinyasa style movements to wake up your body & a long savasana that will leave you rejuvenated for whatever lies ahead!

Thursdays at Cape Ann YMCA in GLoucester

CLASS: Strength & Core
WHEN: Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Glen T. Macleod Cape Ann YMCA, 7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA
COST: YMCA Membership
DESCRIPTION: All-over strength workout with an emphasis on strength, stability, & flexibility in the core.

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS:

• Don’t eat anything heavy 2 hours before.
• Tighter clothing is better for rolling, but make sure you can move.
• If you tend to get cold, you may want a blanket or additional layers for savasanaFollow us on Facebook & Instagram for updated schedules. For more information on one of our upcoming wellness retreats click here.