Get active this back to school season with everything from K-Pop Choreography to Inferno Intervals
Illustration by Sage Blackwell.
Looking to try something new this fall? The Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) at UVic has a lot more to offer than just an open weight room and your average spin class. Whether you want a yoga reset to start the week or a high-intensity blast of cardio, CARSA has a fitness class for you.
Vin-Yin Yoga
This hybrid style of yoga blends the dynamic movement of Vinyasa with the slow-placed, grounding practices of Yin for a balanced and restorative class. According to the class description, “Vin-Yin is the perfect fusion of effort and ease — ideal for those seeking both strength and surrender, movement and mindfulness, energy, and restoration. Leave feeling balanced, refreshed, and deeply restored.”
Vin-Yin Yoga, offered on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. runs from Sept. 3 to Nov.30, and is the perfect reset to start your week. Notably, this class is BYOM – Bring Your Own Mat.
Partyfit
Add something new to your workout routine with Partyfit, a combination of dance and functional fitness. Workout to a wide variety of music and dance styles, including Latin, hip-hop, and burlesque. The Vikes website describes the class as a “combination of music, movement, and positive energy” that will have participants “feeling revitalized, empowered, and ready to smash your mid-terms and finals!”
Partyfit runs Sept. 15 to Dec. 14 on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
K-Pop Choreography
Vikes have added a new dance class to their programming this fall — and it’s all about K-Pop! Students will learn a range of choreography styles from old and new-school Korean pop artists, and explore the different styles of dance in the genre. This all-level class runs Sept. 15 to Dec. 14 from 7:15 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. on Mondays.
Soulbody Barre
Soulbody Barre blends Pilates, dance, yoga, and strength training to create a “mindfully intense” workout. You’ll use a mix of Ballet Barre, dumbbells, Pilates balls, and resistance bands for a well-rounded class that strengthens your body. All necessary equipment will be provided. Soulbody Barre is on from Sept. 15 to Dec.14 on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.
Inferno Intervals
This class offers challenging intervals of cardio and strength-building exercises for a high-intensity workout that will push you to achieve your fitness goals. Though this class is open to all levels, the description says it is “perfect for those looking to elevate their fitness level,” so get ready for a fiery, full-body workout. Join Inferno Intervals on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. from Sept. 3 to Nov. 30.
Welcome to the FWC
Whether it’s your first year on campus, or you have just decided to try out a CARSA membership, the Vikes Recreation team offers a free introduction to the CARSA Fitness Weight Centre (FWC), walking you through the equipment, weight room guidelines, and gym etiquette. These hour-long orientations are offered now until Dec. 14 on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
