GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
CORY DONOVAN

TEACHES AT:

Canton

TEACHING STYLE:

I received my E-RYT 200 in late 2016, and have taught over 2000 classes in over three years as a full time instructor. I have a few hundred hours of additional advanced training in yogic philosophy, anatomy, and sequencing various formats, and have experience teaching Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, and Restorative yoga.

FAVORITE SONG:

Hmmm…my favorite song(s) change constantly and drastically. Last week, it was Pat Benatar. This week, all about the Wu-Tang. Next week….who knows!

Cory Donovan

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CORY

Outside of Merritt and when I’m not teaching, I’m always moving. I typically run anywhere from 70-80 miles/week, up at the crack of dawn, catching the sunrise on a 10-15 mile jaunt through B’more. If I’m not at the pool at Merritt, I’m catching the sunset on an afternoon open water swim, and in between I might be walking the dog, teaching more yoga, going for a long bike ride to the county and back, or topping it all off at happy hour somewhere!

CORY’S CLASSES

GENTLE YOGA

55 MINUTES

A gently paced, inclusive yoga class that is accessible for beginners and all-levels. This is a perfect class for students regardless of age, experience, and health. In this class, we focus on breath, alignment, and opening the body by approaching postures in gradual steps with the use of props. Experience contemplative practice that aims to improve your overall healthy, both mind and body.

RESULTS:

  • Improve range of motion
  • Improve balance & stability
  • Improve overall health, both mind & body

INTENSITY:

Low

POWER YOGA

55 MINUTES

This intense, fast-paced class provides the mind-body benefit of yoga exercise in a vigorous format to give you an overall conditioning class to improve balance, flexibility, and strength.

RESULTS:

  • Improves joint flexibility & range of motion
  • Enhances mental well-being
  • Tones & shapes

INTENSITY:

Moderate to High

VINYASA YOGA

55 MINUTES

This body conditioning routine helps build flexibility and long, lean muscles, strength and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. Pilates emphasizes spinal and pelvic alignment, proper breathing, a strong core, and improved coordination and balance.

RESULTS:

  • Improves joint flexibility & range of motion
  • Tones & shapes
  • Strengthens the core

INTENSITY:

Low to Moderate

YOGA FUNDAMENTALS

75 MINUTES

Breathe and relax. An introduction to Yoga that is an accessibly paced, breath centered practice focusing on alignment and body awareness. Modifications are given as traditional Yoga poses are sequenced to increase flexibility and strength. All levels of Yogis looking for a meditative and renewing practice will benefit from this safe and accessible class.