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wellness studio

Located on the pedestrian level of Village Center, the Wellness Studio offers classes sure to make you feel better.

Winter 2011-2012 Wellness Studio Schedule (pdf)

Class schedules and times may change.  Call the Wellness Studio Hotline at 406.995.8037 for class updates.  You may also check with the Concierge at (406) 995-5806/8006 or the Activities Department at (406) 995-5745 for the most up to date information.

*Class rates are per person and non-transferrable.  Please add 3% tax.  Rates and tax are subject to change.

Purchase your Wellness pass prior to attending class at these locations:

-Concierge

-Basecamp

-Front Desk

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

PILATES MAT with JOLENE (Jolene Budeski)  Pilates is a non-impact exercise designed to develop strength, increase flexibility and range of motion, strengthen the core, improve posture and strengthen the body from the inside out.  Basic through advanced mat work exercises will be covered, with progressions and modifications for all levels. 

YOGA (Lianne Kershaw) is a blend of classic hatha yoga postures, Vnyasa flow and breath to enhance flexibility, strength and general well-being of body, mind and spirit. Suitable for all levels and ages.

YOGA with ANNA (Anna Holder) Anusara is one of the fastest growing yoga styles in the world and is  based on the uplifting and heart oriented Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness and the Universal Principles of Alignment™ developed by John Friend.   Anna’s classes empower and celebrate each students’ unique differences, limitations and gifts,  and emphasize optimal flow of life force, alignment, and experiencing the creative expression and beauty of the heart.

CARDIO, CORE & MORE WITH JACKIE (Jackie Rainford Corcoran) This high intensity work out targets all of your major muscle groups with a focus on functional core strengthening. If hitting the slopes isn't on your schedule today, this is an opportunity to work your body. 

APRES STRETCH WITH JACKIE (Jackie Rainford Corcoran)  After a long day on the slopes, treat your body to a stretch class that will not only relax and heal your overworked muscles but also prepare you for the first chair tomorrow. All major muscles are targeted systematically from head to toe through a series of fluid movements meant for all ages and activity levels. Class begins with an emphasis on posture and concludes with a focus on balance and deep relaxation.  Perfect for all levels, skiers and non-skiers alike.

KICKBOXING WITH JOLENE (Jolene Budeski) allows you to kick and punch your way through a light-cardio workout.  Special emphasis will be placed on the core, abs, back and arms, for a well-balanced body after a day on the slopes.

CARDIO PILATES WITH JOLENE (Jolene Budeski) is a total-body workout infused with principals of Pilates and light cardio movements.  Emphasis will be placed on the core muscles, challenging and strengthening the entire body throughout the workout.  The class will conclude with a good stretch, for a well-balanced body. 

YOGA with Linda (Linda Wilton)  vinyasa flow style, which involves moving through postures with fluidity
and linking the breath with each movement to help increase strength and flexibility.  Classes will usually start by warming the body with pranayama (breathing exercises) and a series of sun salutations, followed by standing postures, balancing
poses, and bringing it down to the mat for seated postures at the end. This class is suitable for all levels.

INSTRUCTORS:

Jolene Budeski is a certified Pilates and group exercise instructor and personal trainer.  She has been working in the fitness industry for the past twelve years and loves teaching exercise classes and training clients. Jolene also loves recreating in the outdoors, and she finds peace and happiness by living in the mountains.  She was raised in Great Falls, MT, and is proud to be from this beautiful state. 

Jackie Rainford Corcoran has been a fitness enthusiast for as long as she can remember. She studied ballet from ages 3 to 16 and began teaching group fitness in health clubs at 17. At Barnard College in NYC, she graduated with a degree in Arts and Sciences. At 27, she became an ACSM certified personal trainer in Northern California. Today, she is an NASM certified personal trainer and a Chek Certified Golf Conditioning Specialist. It is with positive energy, encouragement and particular attention to each person's needs and body type that she helps her clients reach their goals. They are very diverse - from athletes to weekend warriors to post-op patients. Regardless of their goals; enjoyment, practicing with excellent form and continuously learning how to be healthier and stronger are always a priority. Jackie's approach to training is holistic in that it addresses cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength training and healthy eating habits. Each session focuses on biomechanics, muscle control, energy levels, health issues and state of mind.

Anna Holder's classes empower and celebrate each students’ unique differences, limitations and gifts,  and emphasize optimal flow of life force, alignment, and experiencing the creative expression and beauty of the heart.
Anusara is one of the fastest growing yoga styles in the world and is  based on the uplifting and heart oriented Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness and the Universal Principles of Alignment™ developed by John Friend.  

Lianne Kershaw has been practicing yoga for fifteen years and teaching for ten. As a massage therapist she has an extensive knowledge of the body which enhances her teaching skills. She has taught yoga locally in Big Sky and has also travelled to Nepal four times to teach during adventure trekking/yoga trips. Her training includes study at Kripalu Institute and workshops with favorite yoga masters in the U.S. and Mexico which have given her a diverse and well-rounded style of teaching.

Linda has spent several years living in Big Sky, Montana. She enjoys the outdoors and has a passion for health and the environment. She gravitated towards yoga while seeking a physical balance to her active mountain lifestyle. Her desire to blend yoga practice into everyday life led Linda to attend 200 hours of teaching training in Bali, Indonesia with teacher Vidya Jacqueline Heisel, founder of Frog Lotus Yoga. She hopes to help others by teaching yoga as a way to balance a mountain way of life in Big Sky.