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 Returning soon: Personal Infrared Sauna 

 

Benefits of infrared sauna: May promote post exercise recovery, weight loss, reduced pain & stiffness, stronger immune system, lowered blood pressure, and increased blood flow in the body, by heating the core & boosting the body's healing processes.

 

After much research we chose an open design to allow all the benefits of infrared sauna in a comfortable convenient way.

 Important factors we considered in choosing which type of sauna to offer:

 

  • Sustainably sourced Canadian cedar that smells great and has no chemical off-gassing
  • 6 super low EMF heaters surround the body for more thorough penetration - near infrared heat lamps, Tecology, Tru Infra thru Tourmaline Stone for the lower back. (When it's cold outside you won't want to get out!) 
  • Head & heart stay out of the heat by design, infrared interacts with the entire body systemically so there is no need to be completely enclosed to get 100% of the benefits without the risks associated with overheating the head & heart 
  • No need to sweat - it's true, you can still get the benefits without sweating but with a 90 - 170 degree temperature range you can choose the tradional method or the proven better results no sweat option
  • The no sweat option allows the body to enter the heal/rest/digest state (parasympathetic nervous system dominant) for the entire time you are in the sauna
  •  Sit straight or recline in a seat designed for professional athletes that fits most adults comfortably
  •  No need to disrobe or change clothes, we do ask that you remove shoes

 

Experiencing it for yourself is better than reading about it!

 

Pricing:          

  •  $15 Express Sauna Session
  • $5 Express Sauna when added to a class

 

*Ask about package pricing discounts

Personal Infrared Sauna available by appointment. Contact Refined Alignment for more information.

 

 

 

 

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Class Descriptions & Times:

 

Chair Fit

(A blend of focused strength training, stretching, balance, & core work)  Designed for those at any level who need or prefer a chair while gaining or maintaining strength, balance, alignment, focus & flexibility. *Hand weights &/or resistance bands encouraged for each class

Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am

Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30 am  

 

 

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 On the mat:

Promotes better postural alignment, strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, core & pelvic floor toning with awareness of how mindful breathing helps it all work better. This is a class to begin, recharge, or continue a life-long fitness practice.  *Hand weights &/or resistance bands encouraged for each class

Tuesday 4:15 - 5:30 pm

Thursday 4:15 - 5:30 pm

 

*Most classes can be adapted for prenatal students as well as other health conditions, please disclose this information & have physician approval.

 

At this time classes can still be joined through the online platform GoToMeeting, or in-person as space allows. Please contact Refined Alignment if you have questions or want to sign up for a class. You will receive  instructions, directions and/or a login specific to your requested class. 

Pricing:

$15/class

Pay by the month discount: 

One class a week:  $50/ month 

Unlimited classes: $95/ month

Contact us for more information or to sign up! 

(If you leave a text, email or voicemail we'll get back to you soon ~thank you) 

 

 

 

 

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 "The founder & owner of Refined Alignment is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who has worked in the field of health and fitness over 30 years." 
As I read that first sentence I'm struck with the fact that I'm not as young as I once was! When I started in the fitness world at age 16 as a lifeguard and swimming instructor I had no idea I would still be helping people get fit & be safe over 30 years later! I have learned so much during that time. The years spent working in in-patient physical rehabilitation as a recreation therapist were invaluable for the knowledge I gained, and relationships built with amazing Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists as well as doctors, nurses, aides, receptionists and housekeepers.  I was also blessed to know and work with incredible patients both in-patient and out as part of a community wellness program I coordinated. 
 
I wouldn't trade that experience or those relationships, but as someone committed to truly helping people stay well, it was an environment not compatible with my goals. The medical system, as we know it, is profit driven and it's greatest profit comes from our not staying well. 
Leaving the corporate-health-world to be self-employed has allowed freedom and the opportunity to synergistically include things like essential oils, api-therapy, prayer & meditation, grounding/earthing & infrared saunas to compliment a wellness lifestyle.
 
In February of 2020 classes quickly transitioned from in-person to on-line. Pre-recorded classes have become popular and maybe at some point we'll offer a few of those, but keeping classes in real time to allow for interaction, feedback and the ability to see & hear each participant is important to me. Class sizes are purposefully kept small even though we could have over 200 on-line. That would be allot of very small boxes to watch! It's been so encouraging to have in-person attendance happening again.
 
The last two years have brought many changes. (That's a big understatement!) Perhaps the biggest changes are the ones we can't see. Maybe the biggest changes have come in learning who we can trust, what's truly important, and how we want to live our lives?  It seems nothing can be taken for granted anymore and many things are not what we thought they were. One of those things for me was Yoga. That may sound like an odd thing to say after devoting over 25 years of my life to that practice and hundreds of hours training, teaching, defending and promoting its benefits. However, physically it was not delivering the benefits promised. I was going home in pain, having migraines, and feeling empty, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It was leading me in directions I didn't want to go.  My first thought was to just quit, be done and move on, but there are some amazing and very loyal people I was not willing to leave behind. 
 

After many sleepless nights, lots of prayer, and searching, I came to a decision that left me at peace. I went back to my foundation, my roots, why I started helping people exercise in the first place and I was reminded of some very basic things: 

  • As a Nation we are incredibly unfit, we aren't as healthy as we Could be;
  • exercise is a powerful "medicine" and is Sadly underutilized;  
  • strength training is critical to a functional life, not falling/staying safe, aging Well and maintaining lean muscle tissue;
  • flexibility reduces the risk of injury, muscle tension/soreness and Increases freedom of movement and improved posture;
  • regular sustained movement is important for Circulation, metabolism and many aspects of health and well-being;
  • many people don't have the knowledge, awareness, motivation or ability to do those things for themselves on a regular bas1s;
  • fitness centers can be wonderful & gyms have their place but for a variety of reasons don't meet all the fitness needs for everyone.

 

Just because I was quitting yoga didn't mean I should quit fitness, especially at a time when it is critically needed.

In 2016 when searching for a name for this endeavor, there were many suggestions that included "yoga" in the title. None of those seemed to fit. I am now thankful for that! Because this name still fits, perhaps even better than it did before.  There is a sense of renewed energy and excitement to have refined ones vocation to be in alignment with purpose and a passion for making a positive difference. 
 
What is your alignment? Does it need refined?
If any of this resonates with you and you would like to know more, please check out the rest of the website, or send an email. 
There is still, for now, a Refined Alignment Facebook page where we also share information.
  
 
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(Image is a creation by artist Claudia Tremblay.  I see in it a spirit of gratitude to the Creator and a connection to the tallgrass prairie....roots! 
More of Claudia's work can be found on Etsy)