Hi, I'm Josie Berry, a Fitness Instructor from the Maritimes.

Zumba®

Zumba® is a fitness class that fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and hip-hop. All levels welcome, no previous dance experience required. Zumba is designed to jump in and dance, I will offer layers of feet, arms, and flair; you choose your comfort level and progress with what feels great. Bring Sneakers.
See sample of Zumba® here

Zumba Gold®

Zumba Gold® is a modified  Zumba® class designed for active older adults or those with physical limitations, offering a lower-intensity workout with modified choreography. It focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination, while still incorporating elements of cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning, and flexibility.  Zumba Gold can be offered in the Standing or Chair format. Bring Sneakers.
See sample of Zumba Gold® here

Yoga

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve overall health and well-being.  Bring a yoga mat  and personal props. Variations I teach are :

Vinyasa Yoga -  in the context of yoga, we links breath with movement to create flowing sequences of poses. It's often called "Yoga Flow" because of this continuous, interconnected movement.

Yin Yoga  - is a slow-paced style of yoga that focuses on holding poses for longer durations. This practice targets deep connective tissues like fascia, ligaments, and joints, aiming to increase flexibility and range of motion. It's a more meditative and passive style, encouraging one to turn inward and focus on breath and physical sensations

Chair Yoga -  is a modified form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. It offers a gentle and accessible way to experience the benefits of yoga, making it suitable for individuals with limited mobility, balance issues, or those seeking a less strenuous practice. 

See sample of Yoga here

Targeted Strength & Stretch

Targeted Strength and Stretch refers to a training approach that focuses on improving both the strength and flexibility of specific muscle groups. It combines strength training exercises with targeted stretching techniques to enhance overall physical performance, increase range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury. This approach can be applied to various fitness levels, incorporating mat, chair, wall and other supportive props. This practice can be incorporated into different types of workouts to complement overall body strength and stretch. Bring a yoga mat, sneakers optional.
See sample of Targeted Strength & Stretch here

Adding Strength Training to other Formats

Strength training refers to a training approach that focuses on improving strength of specific muscle groups. To enhance overall physical performance, and reduce the risk of injury. This approach can be applied to various fitness levels, incorporating mat, chair, wall and other supportive props.  Strength training can be achieved using only calisthenics (exercises that utilize your own body weight as resistance), and/or hand weights and resistance bands if available. Bring a yoga mat, sneakers optional.

CIRCL Mobility™ Yoga

CIRCL Mobility™ Yoga is a fitness program based on functional movement science, designed to improve flexibility, joint strength, and joint stability. These three components make up mobility, how well a body moves. The program is beneficial for a wide range of lifestyles, from people who sit or stand for long spans building up tension with repetitive motions, to athletes who want to improve their training by increasing their joint strength and range of motion.  CIRCL Mobility™ aims to help individuals release physical restrictions, restore their range of motion, and renew their ability to move better, longer. We incorporate elements of Yoga with floor and standing work on the mat. From here we will build a flow of constant motion set to a soundtrack of healing tones and sound frequencies to help reduce stress and improve focus; a moving meditation. No prior knowledge of Yoga is required. Flow patterns are built in chunks, repeated several times on each side before incorporating into a grand flowing sequence.
See sample of CIRCL Mobility™ Yoga  here

CIRCL Mobility™ Chair Yoga
CIRCL Mobility™ Chair Yoga is a fitness program based on functional movement science, designed to improve flexibility, joint strength, and joint stability. These three components make up mobility, how well a body moves.  The program is beneficial for a wide range of lifestyles, from people who sit or stand for long spans building up tension with repetitive motions to active people who want to improve their daily movements by increasing their joint strength and range of motion. CIRCL Mobility™ aims to help individuals release physical restrictions, restore their range of motion, and renew their ability to move better, longer. We will incorporate elements of Yoga with seated chair work and standing work with the chair's balance support. From here we will build a flow of constant motion set to a soundtrack of healing tones and sound frequencies to help reduce stress and improve focus; a moving meditation. No prior knowledge of Yoga is required. Flow patterns are built in chunks, repeated several times on each side before incorporating into a grand flowing sequence.
See Sample of CIRCL Mobility™ Chair Yoga here

Fierce & Flowing Feminine Fitness (previously known as Bellyfit®)

Fierce & Flowing Feminine Fitness  is a holistic fitness program  integrating fitness, feminine dance (mostly bellydance), calisthenic strength training, core and pelvic floor toning, and Yoga (Yin Yoga and/or Vinyasa  Flow ) into an empowering workout. It emphasizes mindful movement, connecting with one's body, and cultivating feminine strength and energy.  Participants can expect a workout that stretches, strengthens, and energizes. Bring sneakers & yoga mat.
See sample of Fierce & Flowing Feminine Fitness here