Join Full Distance owner, physical therapist, and yoga instructor Alina Dawson for a special one-hour introduction to Mariners Landing yoga classes on Monday, 3/6, at 9:30 am.

Experience the benefits of using physical therapy-based principles when learning the fundamentals of yoga and understand the difference between Lisa’s Yin Yoga and Debbie’s Flow Yoga classes at Mariners Landing. Alina will share props to assist with relaxation, balance, support, and posture. Use tools like yoga blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, knee pads, or an extra yoga mat to improve alignment and even attain a deeper stretch! Alina will lead you through a back extension and hip opener series of poses to ensure you feel stretched from head to toe! Learn how to attain various warrior postures, single-leg balance poses, maintain a neutral spine and use your breath throughout your practice and beyond!

Aquafit is a fun class for all ages and abilities that will give you as good of a workout as the effort you put in. Every movement in Aquafit is met with resistance from the water in a full range of motion, which builds muscle and increases mobility. The water resistance also makes the heart work harder, and when the heart is pumping, calories are burning. A unique benefit of water workouts is that they are less demanding and stressful on the joints, making them ideal for seniors and those recovering from injury. Water workouts also benefit your other internal organs and lymphatic system. Hydrostatic pressure and buoyancy assist blood flow back to the heart and lymphatic drainage – this will leave you refreshed after class rather than exhausted. Each class is concluded with a deep breathing exercise and group discussion on practicing positivity and gratitude through the struggles of daily life led by Jason.

Flow yoga with Debbie focuses on the connection between breath, movement, and the mind. It is based on the principles of hatha yoga, vinyasa yoga, and ashtanga vinyasa. This style of yoga is referred to as 'flow' because it moves from one pose to another in a continuous, smooth way. This class requires the mobility to perform a sequence of poses transitioning from standing to the floor and back to standing, including plank, upward-facing dog, and down dog that are part of sun salutations. This flow offers strength, balance, mobility, flexibility, concentration, breath work, and often some form of meditation, which makes it a great starting point for beginners yet has the potential to challenge the advanced yogi!

This low-intensity class includes a collection of challenging but safe core exercises focusing on strengthening your lower back and abdominal muscles. The class is both seated and standing. You will not be sitting or lying on the ground.

This class assists you in increasing awareness of body alignment & the effects of strengthening upper & lower extremities to maintain balance & gait. Instruction-based exercises in a friendly and low-key atmosphere. Great for beginners or seniors looking for a safely paced yet challenging class.

Full Distance owner & physical therapist Alina Dawson will lead our Grateful Aging Program to encourage seniors to focus on the positive aspects of their lives. She will inform participants how Full Distance can help break down barriers and reach their goals.

Alina will touch on activities like meditation, yoga, mindfulness, or gratitude exercises, which help older adults to cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the things they have and where they are in life. This Grateful Aging Program will also allow people to connect with others with a similar interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Alina will share how full Distance can support older adults as they work towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our services, like physical therapy, personal training, occupational therapy, fitness classes, and massage therapy, can all help people to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Overall, this Grateful Aging Program is a holistic approach to aging that emphasizes positivity, gratitude, and healthy living. By embracing these principles, seniors can live fulfilling and joyful lives, even as they age, with the help and support of our team at Full Distance in Mariners Landing.

Aquafit is a fun class for all ages and abilities that will give you as good of a workout as the effort you put in. Every movement in Aquafit is met with resistance from the water in a full range of motion, which builds muscle and increases mobility. The water resistance also makes the heart work harder, and when the heart is pumping, calories are burning. A unique benefit of water workouts is that they are less demanding and stressful on the joints, making them ideal for seniors and those recovering from injury. Water workouts also benefit your other internal organs and lymphatic system. Hydrostatic pressure and buoyancy assist blood flow back to the heart and lymphatic drainage – this will leave you refreshed after class rather than exhausted. Each class is concluded with a deep breathing exercise and group discussion on practicing positivity and gratitude through the struggles of daily life led by Jason.

Full Body Stretch teaches seated & standing stretches performed in a chair & /or using a chair for support. Great for all levels to increase flexibility & functional mobility to maintain an active, independent lifestyle!