Yoga is everywhere. Community centers, college fitness classes, private institutions, and even libraries offer yoga. There’s no beating one of the hottest fitness classes today. For a girl who enjoys upbeat classes, like zumba, yoga hasn’t been a class that seemed appealing to me. Regardless, I wanted to enjoy the benefits of yoga while still participating in a fitness class that I greatly enjoyed.
Well I found the solution to my dilemma, it’s called PiYo.
What it is:
PiYo, a fusion of pilates, yoga, and dance. It offers the same main benefits of yoga while still keeping the exercise upbeat and fast.
How is it different? How is it the same?
The class is taught mainly to today’s hottest hits or pop/dance songs. The moves and positions are the same as yoga. Just imagine doing that downward dog to Beyoncé!
What I wear?
It’s recommended to wear tight fitting clothes. Bring a mat if the place you’re going to doesn’t provide mats.
Intensity Level:
The class has me sweating in less than 10 minutes. Never have I left a PiYo class unsatisfied of the workout.
Where can I try it?
Shape Up NYC by NYC Parks offers it here for FREE in Manhattan:
Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Chinatown YMCA Cornerstone
200 Madison Street
212.385.9349
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