The Graduate Center offers free fitness classes for students through the Office of Student Affairs. Classes include Pilates, Hatha Yoga, and Yoga for Beginners. Information on classes is available from Student Affairs at (212) 817-7400, Room 7301, studentaffairs@gc.cuny.edu. Pre-registration is required before the first class for all classes. All classes are held in DGSC Lounge Room 5414.

Pilates
Pilates improves core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks and feels. Instructor: Jeanette Palmer

  • Pilates Session A, 4p-5:15p (Tuesdays)
    Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8
  • Pilates Session B, 2:30p-3:45p (Thursdays)
    Feb 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10
  • Pilates Session C, 4p-5:15p (Thursdays)
    Feb 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10
  • Pilates Session D, 4p-5:15p (Tuesdays)
    March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 26
  • Pilates Session E, 2:30p-3:45p (Thursdays)
    March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 28
  • Pilates Session F, 4p-5:15p (Thursdays)
    March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 28

Hatha Yoga
Bodily Postures (asanas), deep relaxation, breath control (pranayama), and mental concentration create a supple and relaxed body, increase vitality and promote radiant health. Instructor: Candice Holdorf

  • Hatha Yoga Session A, 12:00p-1:00p (Mondays)
    Jan 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 14, March 21
  • Hatha Yoga Session B, 12:00p-1:00p (Wednesdays)
    Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 9, March 16
  • Hatha Yoga Session C, 12:00p-1:00p (Mondays)
    March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25, May 2, May 9
  • Hatha Yoga Session D, 12:00p-1:00p (Wednesdays)
    March 23, March 30, April 6, April 13, April 27, May 4

Intermediate Yoga (Mindful Vinyasa Yoga – Intermediate)
This class is for students who are already familiar with basic yoga poses and sun salutations. We will continue to explore the mental and physical benefits of moving mindfully and will apply basic alignment principles to a wider variety of poses, including inversions. Pranayama (breathing exercises) or sitting meditation will integrated into every class. Come deepen your understanding of yoga and yourself! Instructor: Michelle Morrison

  • Intermediate Yoga Session A, 5:30p-6:30p (Thursdays)
    Feb 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10
  • Intermediate Yoga Session B, 5:30p-6:30p (Thursdays)
    March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 28