Fitness and Wellness Classes 2026
Wiawaka is grateful to CDPHP for being our Wellness Sponsor for 2026! Their generous support helps us continue our mission of providing a space for rest, renewal, and personal growth. With their partnership, we can offer more enriching wellness programs that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Thank you, CDPHP, for your commitment to health and well-being!
Belly Dancing on the Dock
Every Wednesday in July and August at 7:00pm
Belly Dancing on the Dock with Lisa Bohannon
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Join Lisa for an evening of fun on our beautiful dock. No previous experience needed! Just $10 per class.
Call our Front Desk to reserve your space at (518) 668-9690. Everyone must sign in at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Yoga on the Dock with Beth
Wednesdays, July 22, 29th, August 5, 12. 10:00am-11:00am
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned yogi, Beth will make the class accessible and enjoyable. Her goal is to make you feel better than when you came in: physically, mentally and emotionally. She aims to do this by applying over 20 years of teaching experience alongside her wisdom and humor so that you will gain perspective, acceptance and that illusive peaceful mind that comes from practicing yoga.
Call our Front Desk to reserve your space at (518) 668-9690. Each class is $15. Everyone must sign in at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Zumba Dance Class
7:00pm-8:00pm Mondays July 7th and 28th and August 4th and 18th
Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. The routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Call our Front Desk to reserve your space at (518) 668-9690. Everyone must sign in at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Jennifer has been teaching Zumba classes for over 16 years. She incorporates many musical genres in her classes, including Merengue, Salsa, Rock n Roll, Pop, Caribbean Soca, Jamaican Dancehall, Disco, Cha-Cha, Bhangra, and Bellydance. Jennifer teaches locally and is the owner of Ray of Light Fitness, located at Sunnyside & Ridge in Queensbury.
Class is $15 Class and Day Pass is $25 Sign up by calling 518-668-9690
Yoga on the Dock with Dr.Theresa DeLorenzo June 29th 9:00am-10:00am
Water Aerobics with Dr.Theresa DeLorenzo June 30th 9:00am-10:00am
$15 per class $25 for class and day pass Sign up by calling 518-668-9690 ext.1
Dr. DeLorenzo is a 200 hour trained yoga teacher and holds a certification in yoga therapy with an emphasis on improving body image. She uses yoga therapy as adjunctive therapy for clients with anxiety, body dysmorphia, and pain and teaches aerial yoga classes in her home yoga studio. She also holds a somatic healing certification.
Dr. DeLorenzo is a former gymnast and diver and currently spends her spare time running and training for the next marathon while also staying flexible with her own yoga practice. While not working or exercising, you will find Dr. DeLorenzo cooking or creating a new recipe.
Yoga on the Dock with Heather
July 1st & July 11th, August 20th & 29th 10:00am-11:00am
Heather has been healing and helping for many years. She has been active from a very young age, playing sports from elementary school to college. While in college, Heather discovered her love for holistic health and passion for helping others become their best self. In her role as a counselor/educator for a sexual assault/crime victim unit she began learning about trauma and the brain. Heather became fascinated in finding ways to help people heal from trauma. This is where she was initially introduced to yoga. Learning the many benefits of yoga, it became part of her healing journey.
$15 per class $25 for class and day pass Sign up by calling 518-668-9690 ext.1
Yoga Class with Cat!
July 11th 1:30pm - 3:30pm $30
Join Cat for a movement sampler that will be both fun as well as relaxing! You’ll be guided through a loving kindness compassion meditation followed by a gentle yoga class accessible to all levels. The final part of the class will include Qi Gong movements in nature as you connect to the beautiful trees and water that surround us here.
Sign up by calling 518-668-9690 ext.1
Soundbath Meditation with Robin Jay
July 8th 10:00am 12:00pm and August 12th 1:00pm-3:00pm
Participants will lie on yoga mats or recline in chairs and be guided in meditation that includes the soothing sounds of crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, tuning forks and other instruments. Each meditation will focus on a chakra with the intent to balance our internal energy centers for improved health and joy.
Robin is a retired educator, a Reiki master teacher, and certified in sound healing.
$20 per person per class $75 for all four classes
Call 518-668-9690 to register
Yoga with Allie!
Allie is a long term yoga teacher and meditation practitioner, certified yoga therapist and psychotherapist. She has taught for years at Canyon Ranch and Kripalu. She is a published poet and commissioned author and continues working with groups and individuals locally and globally.
Stargazing Yoga and a Fire Ceremony
June 28th, June 30th & August 24th 7:00pm-8:30pm
Join Allie for an under the stars yoga experience.
Class is $10 click here to call Wiawaka to sign up!
Yoga Nidra and Meditation
June 29th 3:30pm-5:30pm & August 24th 3:30pm-5:30pm
Blending Kripalu yoga, ancient energy medicine practices, and Embodied movements from the Presencing Institute, Allie will share a healing workshop suitable for all bodies and levels.
Class is $30. click here to call Wiawaka to sign up!
Energy yoga
June 30th 1:00pm-4:00pm & August 25th 9am-12pm
Release and realign with ancient breathing, energy yoga and presencing movements
Class is $30 click here to call Wiawaka to sign up!
Kintsugi Yoga
August 24th
9:00am-12:00pm
Are you ready to:
• Fall in love with you
• Embrace the joy of life
• Stretch yourself to success
Kintsugi is the art of turning broken pieces into something beautiful. This is a combination of Vini Yoga and Life and Success Coaching. Let’s turn your life into a work of art and your pieces into peace and joy.
With yoga practices and principles and life-enhancing tools, you’ll transform your life from the inside out. If you feel passionate about making long-lasting change and brave enough to step outside your comfort zone, join us for this inspiring and uplifting journey. Imagine yourself immersed in self-love, peace of mind, physical freedom, and a fulfilling life.
Karen Carey is a Life and Success Coach, Vini Yoga teacher, Reiki Master, Transpersonal Counselor, and more. She works with individuals and teams, helping them get from where they are to where they want to be. She is passionate about bringing together personal transformation, and physical and emotional freedom to create the success you desire.
Class is $45
Meditation and Mindfulness with Haiku
July 23rd and August 13th 10:00am-4:00pm
Break for lunch 12pm-1pm
Cost of day workshop including lunch is $60
This unique workshop will encompass components of Meditation and Mindfulness using Haiku poetry. NO experience necessary in any of these components! Actually, I will give everyone the experience of starting fresh, and perhaps discovering something new along the way. I will provide brief instructions and gentle guiding through the experiences, allowing “you to be You” in the moment without assumptions, allowing you to experience the essence of moments, your space, your thoughts. This workshop is about being Present, and empowering yourself with playfulness and experience the power of words. Be prepared to be immersed in your day at beautiful Wiawaka; a place of connection creativity and calm. There will be time for lunch as well as some time to enjoy the facility as you would like. At the end of the day you just might be surprised at yourself for what you produce, or how you feel! It is my hope that you leave with more than you came with after your day. Please bring journal and something to write with, as well as footwear for outdoor walking would be helpful.
Pamela Friers is a certified teacher and has taught locally for many years as an English teacher and writing instructor in both public schools and community college. She is a certified Reiki Master of Usui Holy Fire III and Karuna Holy Fire III Reiki, practicing since 2010. She is published as a poet and has written articles for the International Reiki News Magazine. Retired from public teaching, Pamela continues to write and is working on several projects, combining her love of writing, Reiki, and mindfulness. This is her first workshop at Wiawaka. She has lived in the Glens Falls region all her life.
Turn Up Dance Fitness with Ann Donnelly
July 19th and August 2nd 3:00pm-4:00pm
Cost of day workshop is $15 Workshop and day pass is $30
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party to pop, hih/hop, and R&B music. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Boost your energy, and get a serious dose of awesome by the end of each class! Suitable for all fitness levels with modifications given as needed.
You may know Ann Donnelly from the area's women in business groups, but after hours she will take you on an hour long dance fitness journey, coaching you through new moves, encouraging you to push a little further, and bringing the whole class together in the end to celebrate what you've achieved in an hour together.
Qigong and Sound Journey Meditation
August 5th 1:00pm-3:30pm Cost of workshop is $40
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice to cultivate our life force energy. It enhances longevity and health and activates our self-healing potential. The practice includes: stimulating acupressure points, slow intentional movement, breathwork and mindfulness. It clears energy stagnation and blockages, integrates and balances mind, body, spirit and emotions. It is based on the 5 elements of nature which relate to our physical organs, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, as in acupuncture. We will focus on the Fire element for the summer season which relates to the Heart organ. Olympia will lead the participants through movements called flows: repetitive, slow, gentle movements that regulate, cultivate, refine and expand our life force energy.
The practice can be done sitting or standing by anyone of any age. No prior experience needed. The Qigong practice will be followed by a Sound Journey Meditation. This Sound Journey Meditation, is a full body relaxation and mindfulness experience where participants are guided into a state of calm while relaxing on mats or in comfortable chairs. Robin will use voice and a variety of sound instruments to create a therapeutic and calming atmosphere. Special emphasis will be placed on a journey into the Heart, to resonate with the Fire element/summer season. The soothing sounds of crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums, tuning forks, and chimes will create an immersive soundscape to allow participants to integrate the Qigong experience. Sound journey meditation is believed to promote improved sleep, focus and clarity, and reduce stress. The sound meditation practice will enhance the Qigong practice by allowing participants a restful time to integrate the Qi, life force energy, throughout the body and finish with a peaceful and mindful sense of wellbeing of mind, body and spirit.
Olympia has been practicing different forms of Qigong for over 15 years. She obtained her Associate Qigong Instructor Certificate within the YOQI (Yoga + Qigong) school of Qigong in March 2025 and has been teaching Qigong weekly since May 2025. Go to YOQI.com or to YOQI on YouTube for introductory Qigong video practices.
Robin is a retired educator, a Reiki master teacher, and certified in sound healing.
NIA Dance Classes with Emily Kutz
July 7th & 21st and August 11th & 25th 3:00pm-4:00pm
A powerful fusion of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness. Nia is nonimpact, holistic movement & wellness practice that addresses each aspect of your life - body, mind, and spirit. Nia is for everybody, regardless of age, health or fitness level. Nia is for any person who desires to discover, explore, unleash, and enhance their individual potential to live a healthy and meaningful life.
Call our Front Desk to reserve your space at (518) 668-9690. Each class is $15. Everyone must sign in at the Front Desk upon arrival.