Complimentary Class Descriptions

Whether you’re training for an event, working toward a fitness goal or looking to unwind, customize your fitness regime with the finest strength-training and cardio options available. Pura Vida's specially designed signature studios host an array of classes, including yoga, mat Pilates, indoor cycling, indoor rowing, step, basic training, Zumba, BOSU™ and more.

Following is a description of each class offered complimentary with your Pura Vida membership.
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African Jazz

This free flowing format will increase flexibility and coordination as well as tone and define the body's lean muscle with vigorous weight-bearing movements. African Jazz Dance-Fitness is a celebration of culture, unity, life, and happiness. cardio * flexibility *

Anusara-Inspired Yoga

Uniquely marries detailed alignment instruction with vibrant energy, playful approach, and stories with language to open the heart. Each class is an exploration into the body, mind and spirit in order to deeply align with our brightest versions. * strength * flexibility * balance

Ballet Body

This class will tone and sculpt giving you the lean, dancer's body look you desire. You will sweat and burn your way through strength training exercises rooted in Ballet, Pilates, and gymnastics. Barefoot encouraged. Reservations required. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Cardio Ballet

This class will not only tone and sculpt you into that beautiful lean dancer's body you have been looking for, but it will also jumpstart your metabolism by using bouts of cardio intervals to burn extra calories. This class is similar to our Ballet Body, but will provide additional cardiovascular work. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Dirty Thirty

This 30-minute circuit training class will challenge you to get dirty. Inspired by Cross-Fit™. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

emPower Yoga

This invigorating practice places emphasis on strength and flexibility through varied sets of sequenced asanas practiced with strong purpose. This class will propel you into whatever follows with an abundance of high energy. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Fit Body

Give your metabolism a kick start with this cardiovascular and muscular challenge. Keeping your heart rate elevated with bouts of cardio intervals while sculpting the entire body with balls, bands, weights and more. cardio * strength * flexibility

Guided Meditation

An attitude of exploration and non-judgment makes space for the development of each individual’s practice. Classes will begin with a few minutes of asana and easy breath work to relax the body and calm the mind.  A part-guided, part-silent meditation will follow that will be easily accessible and user friendly. A variety of techniques will be available to experience.

Healthy Back

A mat-based class where strengthening and stretching exercises will be practiced mindfully. This practice is designed for individuals looking to strengthen the core and back muscles as well as incorporate stretching to maintain joint health and relieve back pain symptoms. Barefoot encouraged. strength * flexibility * balance

Indoor Cycling

This traditional Indoor cycling class offers a non-impact, highly effective way to build cardiovascular strength and endurance. Designed for all levels, this classes offers a challenging opportunity to get your heart pumping, burn serious calories and leave you with a feeling of accomplishment and perhaps a desire to be out on the road. cardio

Indo-Row

Celebrated by athletes and celebrities alike, and dubbed “The Perfect Calorie Burn,” Indo-Row is a one-of-a-kind rowing workout that will truly change the way you think about group exercise. This Indoor Rowing workout is a non-impact, total body, high-energy experience. It will challenge and transform your body as well as ignite your inner team spirit. Offered in 30 and 60 minute formats. cardio

Iyengar Yoga

This Hatha style practice focuses on the asanas (posture) and pranayama (breath control). Each posture is completed with increased awareness and technique, taking time to address stability and intensify the depth of the posture. A focus on detail incorporates the use of props to help promote complete whole-body well-being. Barefoot encouraged. strength * flexibility * balance
 

Kula Flow

Vinyasa style yoga with an emphasis on creativity and alignment. Classes are inventive and challenging sequences of sun salutations, standing & seated postures, back bending and inversions - guided by a steady breath to tone and calm the mind. There is also the use of bandha work to open and strengthen the inner body. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Mad Abs

This class is just what you've been asking for, 30 minutes of pure ABS.  Helping you strengthen 
and tighten the most important muscles in your body, your CORE! strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe

Pilates meets Fitness! This class offers heart-pumping sculpting exercises with the efficiency and effectiveness of Pilates using the MVe chairs. Newcomers are welcomed... no prior Pilates experience necessary. strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe & Burn

This is a challenging combination of cardiovascular and strength drills performed in a circuit format for maximum calorie burn. The finishing touch includes a finale of exclusive exercises on the MVe® chair to strengthen and define the core muscles. Reservations required. strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe & Define

All the MVe exercises you enjoy and more! In this MoVe class, we'll incorporate additional resistance training accessories to strengthen and tone your body. Reservations required. Barefoot encouraged. *strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe & Flow

In this class, experience Pilates fusion in a flowing format. MoVe & Flow is guaranteed to tone and strengthen your body while also offering light cardiovascular benefits. Be prepared for a slight mental challenge as well! strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe Healthy Back

In this class, we will incorporate healthy back stretching and mat exercises into the MVe chair format. Emphasis is placed on developing strength specific to developing good posture while creating and maintaining core strength, flexibility, balance and back and joint health. Barefoot encouraged. strength * flexibility * balance

Pilates Mat Fusion

This class follows the traditional floor sequence originated by Joseph Pilates with variations utilizing props to intensify movements, ensure alignment, work the trunk and core effectively and for safety. Work from floor and progress to standing sequences for functional application developing the three C’s: core, coordination and control. strength * flexibility * balance

Pura Fit Yoga

This practice includes an athletically influenced Yoga format that provides a well-balanced variety in routine for athletes of all sports, fitness enthusiasts and yoga lovers alike. This low-impact cross training class can help you develop better a breathing technique while it improves your balance, flexibility, core strength, and endurance. strength * flexibility * balance

Pura Flow Yoga

This class matches the comfort of fluid, graceful movement with the strength‐building power of challenging postural flow resulting in a truly enjoyable process to cleanse, inspire and inform. All are welcome to meet the challenge and find their place here. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

PurAlign Yoga

This practice pays particular attention to precision of alignment, form and structure. Each yoga pose is experienced and examined thoroughly, often with the use of props, resulting in greater strength and flexibility as well as improved physical posture and deep power of concentration. strength * flexibility * balance

PurFit Pilates

PurFit Pilates is a cardio/strength interval class that will improve endurance, increase core strength and coordination, and maximize calorie burning-all while focusing on correct body alignment and jumping technique. This high-energy class is best suited for students who are injury-free, and in good condition. No prior Pilates experience necessary. * flexibility * balance

Qi Gong

This is an ancient form of meditative martial arts. It combines slow choreographed movements with the breath to bring the body into a better state of alignment. Qi Gong has been used daily by many as a way to encourage more energy, better mood, and as a preventative and curative method for different types of disease. Barefoot encouraged. * flexibility * balance

Restorative Yoga

A relaxing sequence of breath-infused stretch flows and moderately paced asana practice meant to release tension, "untangle" knots and restore energy. This session ends with a long relaxation meditation. strength * flexibility * balance

Retro Sweat

There is a reason the modern fitness movement exploded in the 80s! The music! The moves! The leg warmers! Break a sweat while moving and grooving to the '80s moves and beats in this retro-hip modern day aerobics class with Jamie Vance. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Ride & Row

Experience a strong cardiovascular workout and full body muscular challenge in this action packed hour. Meet in the Performance Studio for an indoor cycling and indoor rowing combo class. (standard athletic shoes are suggested, additional cycling shoes may be used for cycling as well). Only at Pura Vida Fitness & Spa. cardio

Ride/Row/Define

An efficient way to tone and define your muscles while also training your cardiovascular system. This fusion class combines indoor cycling, muscular endurance exercises and indoor rowing to challenge your body head to toe! cardio * strength *

Rhythm & Ride

An indoor cycling class that challenges you to embrace the rhythm of the music.  Move to the beat while incorporating upper body exercises and using the bike for more than cycling. cardio

Soul Ride

Awaken your soul and energize your spirit in this high intensity ride flowing to the beat of the music. Enjoy the ambiance inside a warm studio (no fans!). Reservations required. cardio *

Stretch & Align

This class brings a sequence of deep and focused stretches to those who are looking for a thorough stretch routine. We will open the muscles and joints through alignment, which will deeply restore energy to both the mind and the body. Barefoot encouraged. flexibility * balance

Strong Body

This sculpting class includes all benefits of movement and incorporates all major muscle groups of the body. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Thermal Yoga

These Bikram-style sessions give you the benefit of growing within the realm of repetitive, consistent and challenging structure. This practice, known as the original "hot yoga" is hosted in a very warm studio and includes 26 asanas, sometimes repeated twice, along with breath exercises intended to build strength, flexibility, stamina and inner focus. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Turbo Kickbox

Join this choreographed kickboxing class inspired by Dance, Tae Kwon Do, Capoeira, Tai Chi, Boxing and Funk!  Enhance your dance moves with the latest music ‐ and burn some serious calories while you're at it! cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

TRX Unleashed

Unleash your inner athlete and score with this program! With suspension training you'll performs hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, mobility and prevent injuries. cardio * strength * balance

willPower & Grace™

WillPower is the ability to create change using the power of your mind. Grace is how you land on your feet. This is a mindful, energetic cardio mosaic of postures, drills and principles. We integrate barefoot training methods to help strengthen your feet and correct imbalances in your ankles, knees and hips. In time you will stand taller, walk with greater confidence and move with integrity. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Yoga Body

Yoga Body is a yoga sculpt format that combines the benefits of yoga with the intensity of strength training. This class will deepen your practice by adding cardio, plyometric and strength training to fundamental yoga poses. It will include segments of core and total body work as well as yoga flow with weights.  This class is appropriate for all levels. strength * flexibility * balance

Zumba

The Latin Word Zumba, which means, "to move fast and have fun!" represents a dance‐fitness workout that is full of spice and zest. This popular cardio party offers a combination of Latin rhythms and international dance steps for a fun‐loving, calorie‐burning, mood swing in the right direction! cardio * flexibility