FALL 2026 Classes At A Glance

Yoga for Well-Being

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Mondays 4 - 5:15 pm

September 7 - October 12 (6-wk. session)

Wednesdays 9 - 10:15 am

September 9 - October 14 (6-wk. session)

In-person at Inner Awareness

This yoga class is designed to support greater awareness, self-compassion, body-mind strength, and inner steadiness & ease. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, to support this reality, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.  

In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.

We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them.  If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.  

$100 for a 6-wk. session

$20 for a drop-in class

Cash

​Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden

PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com

Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to

Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073

Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@gmail.com

or 540-552-2596 to register and if you have any questions.  

 Chair Yoga for Well-Being

Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 noon - 12:50 pm 
Ongoing

Village Center Fitness Center, Warm Hearth Village
2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 

This class offers a gentle approach to movement and mindfulness.  Participants will be encouraged to explore the practices deeply respecting and honoring any injuries or limitations they may be currently navigating while cultivating an improved sense of body awareness.  As everyone is in a unique place in their journeys, a variety of variations and adaptations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.  

Students will gain practical tools from both neuroscience and contemplative / wisdom tradition practices that one can start implementing into their everyday activities to feel better in body, manage their energy levels, and maximize the health and function of one’s brain.  No prior yoga and mindfulness experience necessary. 

In this class, movements will be in a chair and standing.  
Anything done standing will also have a seated option provided.  
We will not be transitioning to the floor.  

Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer with questions about the class content.  
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Aqua Yoga

1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month

No class September 5

Resumes September 19

10:30 - 11:15 am  

Village Center Pool, Warm Hearth Village
2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA

Explore practicing yoga (postures, breathwork, and mindfulness) in the accessible environment of the Warm Hearth Village pool. Benefits include pain reduction, improved strength & balance, increased freedom of movement, greater body awareness, decreased stress in body & mind, and community connection.  

We will be mostly exploring standing postures, and we will be working at a water level where we will be submerged to about chest height. Our heads will stay above the water line and our feet will always be able to touch the pool floor. Options such as using the pool walls, water noodles and/or kickboards will be offered for support and improved awareness.

Warm Hearth’s pool is a beautiful sky-lit indoor space. The warm saltwater pool is a therapeutic pool that is keep between 85-90 degrees.

Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older. 

Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer at 540-552-2596 / joyifer@gmail.com with questions about the class content.

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Yoga for Well-Being

2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month

September 12 and 26
10:30 - 11:30 am  

Village Center Fitness Center, Warm Hearth Village
2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA

This yoga class is designed to support greater awareness, self-compassion, body-mind strength, and inner steadiness & ease. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, to support this reality, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.  

In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back,

Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents. Must be 50 years of age or older. 

Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 for more information regarding class sign-up / membership options and contact Jennifer at 540-552-2596 / joyifer@gmail.com with questions about the class content.

Mindful Strength

Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am

September 10 - October 15 (6-wk. session)

Online via Zoom and Recorded

This class offers a thoughtful approach to building strength from the inside out. Through focused movement and breath awareness, we’ll work to cultivate core stability, improve posture and balance, increase mobility and flexibility, and empower whole-being resilience. Each session blends strength-based movement with mindful awareness, encouraging a deeper connection between body, breath, and mind. We'll explore floor-based, seated in a chair, and standing movements. Variations using light hand weights, resistance bands, yoga blocks, and straps will be offered throughout these accessible practices.

 All classes will be recorded with access available for streaming or download for 1-wk after each live Zoom class. Once you register for the class, you will be given a link to join the class series.

$100 for a 6-wk. session

Send Payment via one of these modalities ...

Cash

Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden

PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com

Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to

Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073

Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@gmail.com

or 540-552-2596 to register and if you have any questions.  

Once you complete your registration, you will receive an invite to the Zoom class.  

Yoga for Grounding in Body & Mind

Thursdays 2 - 3 pm

September 17 – October 22 (6-wk series)

Blacksburg Parks & Recreation

 615 Patrick Henry Dr., Blacksburg, VA
(540) 961-1135 

As the pace of fall picks up and life begins to feel more scattered, yoga can help restore a sense of balance, calm, and connection. This class series combines grounding movement, breathwork, and gentle mindfulness techniques to support both physical and mental well-being. Participants will improve balance, focus, flexibility, and body awareness while also learning practices to ease stress, calm anxiety, release tension, and cultivate steadiness in everyday life. Move into the fall season with greater clarity, stability, and resilience in body and mind.

$45 for residents / $55 for non-residents

Please visit https://www.blacksburg.gov/departments/departments-l-z/parks-and-recreation/programs to register.