Mind and Body
Rec Sports provides a wide variety of classes to meet the needs of VCU's diverse population, therefore Cary Street Gym group exercise studios are often divided so two classes can take place at the same time. Class sizes are limited due to safety and liability concerns. Patrons without wristbands will not be admitted to the class.
(This schedule includes both Cary St. Gym and MCV Campus Rec & Aquatic Center classes, check location in the details of the class you are interested in)
Class Descriptions
Pilates
Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise designed to create muscular balance, core stability and strength, and flexibility and fluidity of motion. The class will incorporate working on the mat and on a resistance ball. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. Pilates also improves flexibility, agility and economy of motion.
Intro To Taiji/ Tai Chi
Depending on students’ interests and experience, this course offers (1) further instruction in Wu Style empty-hand forms, (2) practice in “push-hands” sparring for taiji practitioners in general, and/or (3) tournament-competition level training in forms and push-hands.
Qi Gong/Chi-Gong (Chinese Yoga)
Qi Gong uses a series of movements designed to activate pressure points in the body. These movements increase circulation, massage internal organs, and increase the movement of internal energy in order to help provide a more harmonious system.
Yoga
Everyone from high–caliber athletes to senior citizens is discovering the mental and physical benefits that yoga can produce. Our instructors are trained in several different styles that will stretch and activate muscles that you didn't even know existed.
Yoga Flow
An energizing physical class designed to strengthen and tone the body and relax the mind. This class will combine dynamic movements and static exercises while keeping in mind proper alignment and form as one movement flows into the other. The class will be a blend of yoga poses to strengthen the core, tone the arms, and build power in the legs. All levels welcome.
Raw Yoga Rhythm I
A Prana Flow style class which means that it is more fluid and emphasizes moving in rhythm not just with the breath and the class but with the music as well. It is suitable for both beginners and more advanced practitioners.
Group Exercise Class Google Calendar Schedules
Click on the links below for class schedules that you can view, print, and import into your own Google calendar or iCal. Click on individual class listings to get details of class times, locations and instructors.
Please be sure to obtain a wristband for the class you wish to take. Wristbands are available at our kiosks at the service desk two hours prior to each class. Some classes are very popular, so be sure to give yourself time to get a wristband, change and come to class. Class entry closes 5 minutes after start time.
MCV Campus Rec and Aquatic Center Classes
All Classes
Google Calendars are printable and downloadable to your personal Google account as well as to any iCal enabled calendar system.
To save individual events or any of our calendars to your personal calendar:
1)click on the Google calendar icon on the lower right of the calendar.
2) The full calendar will open, with a dialog box asking if you would like to add the calendar.
3) Click Yes, then that calendar download to your personal Google calendar.
To print a Google calendar:
1) At the top of each calendar window is a Print icon, and you can choose Week/Month/Agenda (day).
2) Choose the tab you wish to print and click the printer icon next to the word Print.
3) A dialog box will show up with a preview of the calendar. You can customize printing options.
4) Click print.
Locations
Cary Street Gym
101 South Linden St.
P.O. Box 842029
Richmond, VA 23284-2029
Phone: (804) 827-1100
Email: recsports@vcu.edu
MCV Campus Recreation & Aquatic Center
Jonah L. Larrick Student Center
900 Turpin Street, P.O. Box 980619
Richmond, VA 23298
Phone: (804) 828-6100
Email: recsports@vcu.edu