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Shape Up for Summer

Try some different exercise routines to engage in your body and mind.

Bathing suit? Check. Short white skirt for summer time barbecues? Check. Tank tops that show off the shoulders to get some sun? Check. Fabulous body to rock these styles all summer long? Whoops!

It’s been a long winter for everyone this year, which has meant lots of noshing on potato chips and spinach/artichoke dip, sneaking Girl Scout cookies after everyone else has gone to bed and plenty of evenings curled up on the couch with a satisfying cup of hot chocolate. Heading back to the usual gym routine seems like an entire snore, but getting rid of those extra pounds before rocking a bikini is becoming rather crucial.

La Mystika offers six different types of classes to tone up your body, shed some pounds and to put your mind in the right place. The available options are yoga, zumba, zumba toning, belly dancing, zumba/zumba toning combination and total body fitness. Therefore, whether you enjoy the peaceful ambiance of a yoga session or prefer an exotic dose of belly dancing, an appropriate course is yours for the taking.

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Not convinced that these types of classes will mold the body of your dreams? Well, according to La Mystika’s website, zumba sessions can burn between 300 and 1000 calories per class. Instead of grasping the sides of the treadmill for dear life, enjoy an intense workout session while learning new movements and making new friends.

Currently, these classes are offered at $10 for walk ins. Consider purchasing eight classes for $65 or 16 classes for $115. Another option is the unlimited monthly package for $150, or the unlimited monthly package for $100 if you also sign a six month contract. La Mystika states that classes must be taken within eight weeks from the date of purchase, which is all the more motivation to truly get toned up before summer officially starts.

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Some gym rats have kept their shape throughout the year, but perhaps need a bit of a cool down session after all those dedicated hours on the elliptical and at the weight machines. Keep an eye on the establishment’s website, as they frequently offer different spiritually and mentally cleansing programs. Meditation workshops are being offered approximately once a month, with Meditation and Reiki coming up on April 27 and Meeting Your Guide slated for May 25.

Aromatherapy workshops, yoga fundamentals workshop and retreat weekends are part of the line up as well.

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