With the new year well under way, resolutions or not, it is still important to stay fit during the long winter months ahead. Below you’ll find classes and events around Roanoke that will not only keep you in shape but might just inspire a lot of fun as well! Being fit really doesn’t have to mean long and painful hours at a gym (unless that’s what you like)… if you make your routine fun and meaningful then you’ll probably stick to it a lot longer!

MONDAY

Stretch, Strengthen, and Relax at The Water Heater

Mondays at 5:30pm | $5 per class
The Water Heater, 813 5th Street SW, Roanoke
Combining fundamentals of yoga and pilates, this class focuses on balancing strength and flexibility. Attention to breath and alignment are central to improving energy and mobility. Honoring the inherent intelligence of the body for self-organization, the class will explore movement practices that integrate and facilitate the freedom and function of the muskulo-skeletal system. Rest and relaxation conclude each session.

TUESDAY

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays at 9:30am | per class and package rates available
Uttara Yoga Studio, 112-B Kirk Avenue SW, Roanoke
Hatha Yoga classes include poses (asan) and breathing techniques (pranayama). Classes are more of a workshop format, with a specific emphasis in each class.

WEDNESDAY

Power Yoga

Wednesdays at 8:30am (more times available) | per class and package rates available
Uttara Yoga Studio, 112-B Kirk Avenue SW, Roanoke
Power Yoga is an athletic, vinyasa (unbroken sequence) class. In these classes the postures are all connected with movement; one pose naturally “flows” into the next. Beginning with centering, warm-ups, then moving into a more active practice with a cooling wrap-up, calming postures, and ending with a deep relaxation. Poses flow quickly from one to the other, so a knowledge of basic yoga poses is required.

THURSDAY

Aerial Playground

Thursdays at 5:30pm (and Sundays at 1:30pm) | $5 per class
The Water Heater, 813 5th Street SW, Roanoke
Develop your aerial dance skills weekly at The Water Heater. Enjoy a full-body warm-up emphasizing strength and flexibility, then take your turn trying out basic aerial dance vocabulary on the aerial silk and improvising your own ideas. This workshop is for adults 18 and over. All participants will sign a liability waiver to participate.

FRIDAY

WROV “Rock The Ice”

Fridays in January at 6pm | $5 per person, $2 skate rental
Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum, Roanoke
Ice Skate to the beat of your favorite music! Groups of 20 or more will receive $1.00 off each ticket. Military families receive $1.00 off each ticket with an official military ID. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office 15 minutes prior to the beginning of skating.

SATURDAY

Subaru Master the Mountain Extravaganza

January 10-11, all day | lift tickets and ski/snowboard rental available
Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
Pick-up some complimentary skiing tips in the Subaru learning lane, join ski patrol for a tour of the new trails on the South Mountain, or hang with the Subaru crew and kick the tires on some mountain-friendly vehicles.

SUNDAY

Candlelight Yoga

January 11th at 5:15pm | drop-in rate or Uttara class card
Uttara Yoga Studio, 112-B Kirk Avenue SW, Roanoke
A gentle class with loads of candles and soothing music; super for stress reduction.