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Exercise and Fitness Classes
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The Wellness Center exercise and fitness classes are designed to accommodate various levels and abilities. Our instructors are always happy to suggest ways of adapting any class or workout to meet your individual needs.
You may register for any class at any time during the session, and the price of the class will be adjusted accordingly.
Classes will either be held on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital campus or at nearby Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton.
Parking for classes held at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is available for a nominal fee in either of our Patient/Visitor Parking Garages. Free parking is available for classes held at Temple Reyim.
Refunds/Credits: Refunds/credits are given for medical reasons documented by a physician only and are subject to a $25 processing fee.
Insurance Reimbursement: Some insurance plans reimburse the cost of exercise and wellness programs. Ask your insurance provider about coverage.
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Low Impact Aerobics
Boost your energy and improve heart function, all while preventing bone-loss and reducing stress. All levels and ages welcome; our instructors can help you adapt the workout to fit individual needs. Class consists of a ten minute warm up, followed by a cardio-aerobic session based on dance moves (no dance experience required). (Monday/Wednesday)
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Fit & Fabulous
Live healthy and feel better! For active, mature individuals who want to improve their strength, balance and posture. Class includes a warm up, a slower paced aerobics and a strength training routine that promotes total body well being. Focus is on improving strength and improving balance. (Tuesday/Thursday) |
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Core & More/Pilates
Non areobicPilates mat (floor) exercises. It’s great for all ages and aerobic abilities. Focus is on building core, lower back, glute and thigh strength. Participants should wear loose clothing, no shoes are required and you may bring your own yoga mat or use the mats provided. All levels and ages welcome. (Saturdays) |
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Pilates with Strength Training
This class focuses on the abdominal area, low back, buttocks and thighs. Improve balance and posture while also increasing muscle strength through Pilates exercises. Weights and other props are added for stregth training. Great for all ages and abilities.(Tuesday/Thursday) |
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Step & Stretch
Aerobic class based on dance moves incorporating a step combined with a non-aerobic routine of strength building exercises. For all ages and abilities, no dance experience required Focus is on improving heart function and increasing muscle strength.(Tuesday/Thursday) |
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Pilates Yoga Fusion
Non aerobic combination of strength training exercises ( standing & floor), Pilates mat work (floor) and yoga inspired movement. Focus is on building core strength and improving balance. All levels and ages welcome.(Monday/Wednesday) |
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Strength Training
Group 1 (4:30pm Mon/Wed) OR
Group 2 (9:15am Mon/Wed) OR
Non aerobic routine of strength building exercises(standing & floor) using repetitions, bands and hand weights. For all ages and abilities. Focus is on using correct form for maximum strength gain and to improve posture, balance and reduce risk of osteoporosis. |
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Strength Training for Women
Non aerobic routine of strength building exercises(standing & floor) using repetitions, bands and hand weights. For all ages and abilities. Focus is on using correct form for maximum strength gain and to improve posture, balance and reduce risk of osteoporosis.(Tuesday/Thursday)
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Stretch and Strengthen
Group 1 (10:30am Tues/Thurs) OR
Group 2 (11:45am Tues/Thurs)
Looking for a class to help you become more active and healthy? Improve your posture and balance. This non-aerobic class will help you increase muscle strength, flexibility and reduce muscle tension. All levels and ages welcome. |
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Tai Chi - All Levels
Through slow and rhythmic movements, learn to increase circulation, relieve stress, promote flexibility through your joints and muscles, and increase strength. Experience a marked improvement in concentration and range of motion. All levels and ages welcome. (Monday) |
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Zumba
Aerobic class of choreographed dance routines to create a fun workout. For all levels, ages and abilities, no dance experience required. Focus is on energy boost, improved heart function and stress reduction.( Monday/Wednesday or Saturday) |
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Chair Yoga
The most gentle yoga for those with mobility limitations.
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| Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors |
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Kundalini Yoga Program
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At the Wellness Center, we offer Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini Yoga is a lifelong yoga practice suitable for people of all ages and fitness abilities who are looking to reduce stress and improve their overall health and well-being.
The focus in Kundalini Yoga is on the health and vitality of the participant, and not on the participant's physical performance of the practice. Kundalini Yoga helps participants achieve sound body and mind through yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. Kundalini Yoga practice promotes mental clarity, physical well-being, relaxation, stress management, and creativity.
The yoga teachers at the Wellness Center meet the National Yoga Alliance standards for yoga teachers in the US.
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Gentle Yoga
Emphasis on relaxation, breathing, meditation and gentle exercise.
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Introduction to Yoga
Designed specifically for new students of yoga. Learn the basics of proper body alignment, gentle stretching, dynamic breathing and various techniques for relaxation. A great primer for any of our other yoga class offerings.
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Yoga All Levels Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday
For beginners through advanced students. Reduce stress and awaken awareness by using dynamic breathing, stretching, exercise, relaxation and meditation. Experience various techniques to use in meditation and yoga exercises. These classes are for students of all experience levels from beginner to advanced.
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Mommy & Baby Yoga
This class is designed to help new moms reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being, while connecting with their new babies and meeting other new moms. Throughout this 5-week session moms will build strength, reclaim their body and learn techniques to achieve sound body and mind. Babies will be incorporated into the class through massage and gentle yoga stretches. This class is appropriate for infants, ages 6 weeks to crawling. |
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Prenatal Yoga
Designed for pregnant women. Emphasis on relaxation, breathing, meditation and gentle exercise. |
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Newton-Wellesley offers CPR and First Aid courses to the public. Please note that if you are a childcare provider in Newton, Wellesley, Weston and Needham, we provide a discount.
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American Heart Association First Aid
Covers topics such as heart attack, stroke, shock, head injury, wounds, nosebleeds, fractures, muscle injury, poisons, drowning, insect bites, bandages and dressings. Briefly reviews skills in CPR and Heimlich maneuver. Participants will receive American Heart Association two year certification.
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CPR for Family & Friends
This is an American Heart Association informational course teaching the basic skills of CPR for infants/children and adults and how to help an infant, child or adult who is choking. This course does not provide official CPR certification and is appropriate for parents, grandparents, family members, babysitters and other lay rescuers. Free manual.
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Heartsaver CPR/AED
This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for the infant, child and adult, and provide instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Appropriate for day care providers, office employees, nannies, security professionals or other lay rescuers. Participants receive certificates by mail. Revised AHA manuals are available for purchase. Participants will receive official certification from the American Heart Association. Certification is good for two years. This course is NOT appropriate for health care providers! (See course listed below for Healthcare Providers.)
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Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid
This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for the infant, child and adult, and provide instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).This class also covers first aid topics such as heart attack, stroke, shock, head injury, wounds, nosebleeds, fractures, muscle injury, poisons, drowning, insect bites, bandages and dressing. Participants will receive official certification from the American Heart Association for both CPR and First Aid which is good for two years.This course is NOT appropriate for health care providers! (See course listed below for Healthcare Providers.)
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HealthCare Provider CPR (BLS - Basic Life Support)
HealthCare Provider CPR is for medical and allied health professionals. This class includes adult, child and infant CPR, as well as two-person CPR, ambu bag use and instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
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Lifestyle Classes
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Reiki 1 Workshop
This workshop covers the benefits, uses and history of the Usui Reiki System. Participants receive a Reiki attunement to enhance their ability to transmit life force energy through their hands. Includes instruction and practice time using all hand positions for giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment on self, family and friends. Participants will receive certification as a Reiki 1 Practitioner upon course completion. Taught by Wendy Caves, RN, BA, Reiki Master/Teacher.
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Reiki 2 Workshop
For those who have completed Reiki 1. Taught by Wendy Caves, RN, BA, Reiki Master/Teacher.
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Reiki 3/Master Workshop
For those who have completed both Reiki 1 and Reiki 2. In this workshop you will deepen your understanding of Reiki. Participants will become attuned to the Reiki Master symbol and learn how to do Reiki treatments using the Reiki Master symbol. Participants will learn how to do Reiki attunements to others and will also learn how to make Reiki water. The important aspects of having a Reiki business will also be discussed. Taught by Wendy Caves, RN, BA, Reiki Master/Teacher. |
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| Tobacco Cessation |
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Smoking Cessation Support Group
Join a FREE quit smoking program that meets for an hour each week for six weeks in a caring and encouraging group format. Each week you will be given concrete strategies to use on working toward your goal of tobacco-free living. Everyone is encouraged to share his or her personal challenges and triumphs weekly. Together, the group will develop an understanding of the dynamics of tobacco addiction and the ability to choose alternative behaviors to tobacco use. The role of nutrition and healthy habits is covered as well as goal-setting and follow-through. The group is facilitated by a Licensed Social Worker who has been trained as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Group members are encouraged to discuss tobacco treatment medicines with their Primary Care Providers in addition to this behavior modification program.
Next Session Runs: February 27 through April 3, 2013.
Please call 617-243-6221 to register or to put your name on call-back list for future sessions.
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Babysitter Training Class
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Babysitting Training
Everything you need to know to be a responsible babysitter: what to do in an emergency, choke saving, first aid, diapering and more. Meets for one four hour session. A certificate is awarded.
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Contact Us
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For additional information about the classes listed or to register, please call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221.
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Community Health Resources 
Newton-Wellesley offers a variety of educational programs and groups to enhance the well-being of our community. The Wellness Center can be reached by calling 617-243-6221. You must pre-register to attend an event. 