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CHEW Weekly Wellness Classes
Spring 2023 Weekly Wellness Class Schedule
Students, Faculty & Staff are welcome to attend free Weekly Wellness Classes.
Monday
Mindfulness Meditation-5:00pm-5:30pm w/ Lisa (Room 305 Library)
*Light Weights & Abs- 5:00pm- 6:00pm w/ Maribeth (Byron-Royals Room) *Faculty & Staff only
Tuesday
*Drop-in Pickleball- 12:00pm- 1:00pm in Byron Gym *Faculty & Staff only
POUND- 5:30pm- 6:15pm w/ Billie (Byron-Royals Room)
Wednesday
Lunchtime Yoga Flow 12:15pm-12:45pm w/Nicole (Byron Gym-Royals Room)
*Light Weights & Abs- 5:00pm- 6:00pm w/ Maribeth (Byron-Royals Room) *Faculty & Staff only
Thursday
Energizing Yoga - 5:00pm-5:45pm w/Chelsea or Scott (Byron Gym-Royals Room)
Email chew@scranton.edu to be placed on a group email to receive notifications about information and /or cancellations about the class you are interested in attending.
Lunchtime Yoga Flow: This class is suitable for beginner yoga practitioners. Basic yoga poses will be taught. Breathing practices and relaxation techniques will be presented to achieve an inner sense of wellbeing. Instruction will include simple alignment techniques to cultivate comfortable posture and internal strength. A gentle 30-minute class focusing on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath. The instructor will offer a variety of modifications to encourage participation of everyone. Classes will include sitting, standing, and inverted postures, and suggest challenging variations for more advanced students, yet fun and non-intimidating options for newer students.
Wednesdays @ 12:15-12:45 (Byron Royals Room)
Instructors: Nicole Kreidler
Mindfulness Meditation: This class provides the fundamentals of Mindfulness Mediation which is shown to reduce anxiety, depression and to improve well-being. Through increased awareness of body sensations, thoughts and emotions and a reduction in stress sensations these practices are intended to enhance the participant’s ability to recognize and respond to the stressors of everyday life.
Through meditation and awareness exercises, we will explore this practical time-proven approach to living fully in the present moment.
Mondays @ 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm (Library Room 305)
Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, improving your health, and rocking out! Join us for an introductory class where you can pound away stress and channel your inner rock star while using Ripstix- lightly weighted exercise drumsticks. Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm to help POUND away stress and channel your inner rock star.
Tuesdays at 5:30pm-6:15pm (Byron Royals Room)
Instructor: Billie Tadros
Monday & Wednesdays at 5:00pm-6:00pm (Byron Royals Room)
Instructor: Maribeth Smith
Energizing Yoga : This class is for experienced students as well as beginners with a higher fitness level. Breath is emphasized throughout this practice. The class includes sun salutations, standing, seated and reclining poses as well as some balancing poses. Relaxation closes the class.
Thursdays 5pm – 6pm
Open to students, staff and faculty.
Instructor: Scott Jacoby or Chelsea Manganaro (Thursday)
Lunchtime Yoga : This class is suitable for the beginner yoga practitioner. Basic yoga poses will be taught. Breathing practices and relaxation techniques will be presented to achieve an inner sense of wellbeing. Instruction will include simple alignment techniques to cultivate comfortable posture and internal strength.
Wednesday 12:15pm – 12:45pm
Open to students, staff and faculty.
Instructor: Amy Driscoll McNulty, RYT 200
Mindfulness Meditation: This half hour class provides the fundamentals of Mindfulness Mediation which is shown to reduce anxiety, depression and to improve well-being. Through increased awareness of body sensations, thoughts and emotions and a reduction in stress sensations these practices are intended to enhance the participant’s ability to recognize and respond to the stressors of everyday life.
Through meditation and awareness exercises, we will explore this practical time-proven approach to living fully in the present moment.
POUND: POUND® is designed for all fitness levels and provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable, and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.
Light Weights & Abs: is an upbeat group fitness class combining total body toning and aerobic exercise. Have fun while burning fat and strengthening your muscles, heart and lungs. Please wear comfortable workout attire and sneakers.