Learn the proper proportions for drawing a portrait with instructor Maria Ojascastro. Both novice and advanced artists will receive step-by-step instructions and encouragement to experiment with blending pigment using luxurious PanPastels, a range of professional artists’ quality soft pastels that can be mixed and applied like paint.
Join us for a special evening of dance! PALM welcomes Sarah Hultsch, a visiting instructor from Vallauris, France, who will offer members and guests a beginner/intermediate class of contemporary dance. The class will begin by exploring basic contemporary techniques, then it will incorporate light choreography, and finally it will include some time for individual creativity. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks to move around in. Sarah instructs dancers of all ages and abilities at Studios Actuels de la Danse, recipient of the award for Best Contemporary Dance School of the Year in 2020. She is also a member of the UNESCO International Dance Council.
In this pop-up class event, personal trainer Brent Haddock will take you through 30 minutes of strength training exercises and 30 minutes of stretching. These foundational strengthening and stretching movements form the building blocks of a balanced exercise routine. This class will give you a taste of our Balanced Living Program for healthy and sustainable weight management (receive $200 off when you sign up in January). The class will be the same on both Saturdays.
In this art class, teaching artist Maria Ojascastro will encourage participants to reimagine their world by using pattern, texture, and color. Both novice and experienced artists will enjoy 90 minutes of collaging onto a figure drawing template with other creative individuals.
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up class with Dr. Jason Biondo, chiropractor and Director of Fitness at PALM Health. This class will target movements that are foundational to building a healthy back and balanced core. Dr. Biondo will focus on spine stability, mobility, and endurance, as well as functional movements of the hips and lower body that demonstrate the kinetic linkage of the human body.
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up ELDOA class with Eric Lentz, certified personal trainer and Soma Therapist. The ELDOA method creates space and balance in the body by using myofascial stretches and specific osteopathic techniques to improve posture, relieve pain, and prevent injury. This pop-up class event will include the gift of a PALM sweat towel to each participant and an atmosphere of community and fun.
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up ELDOA class with Eric Lentz, certified personal trainer and Soma Therapist. The ELDOA method creates space and balance in the body by using myofascial stretches and specific osteopathic techniques to improve posture, relieve pain, and prevent injury. This pop-up class event will include a raffle and an atmosphere of community and fun.
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up HIIT and Mobility class with Maggie Loida, certified personal trainer. This High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class includes an additional focus on mobility: quick, intense bursts of exercise are followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods with stability centered movements. This pop-up class event will include a raffle, special surprise giveaways, participant gifts, energizing music, and an atmosphere of community and fun.
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up Cardio and Strength Interval Training class with Maggie Loida, certified personal trainer. This pop-up class event will include a raffle, special surprise giveaways, participant gifts, energizing music, and an atmosphere of community and fun. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so sign up soon!
Join us in the PALM parking lot for an outdoor Pilates Mat class with Jamie Dockman, founder of Real Core Pilates, certified personal trainer, and well-known Pilates instructor in St. Louis. This outdoor class event will include special surprise giveaways, energizing music, and an atmosphere of community and fun, weather permitting. Class size is limited to 15 participants, so sign up soon!
