Have you ever wondered what happens to emotions that we try to repress? Very often, those unwanted feelings get stored in our bodies. This 20-minute Gentle class will not only help you release built-up stress in your shoulders, back, and hips, but also calm your mind. You will begin Theology of the Body: Stress Relief lying on your back, working on your breath and focusing on the blessings in your life. As you slowly move through the class, you will perform exercises on the mat that gently stretch and strengthen all the muscles in your body. To work a little harder, keep your core contracted and really engage your muscles as your work. The Scriptures and meditation paint a beautiful picture of God's plan of spousal unity and its relationship to the Trinity.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

Because of the natural, everyday wear and tear on our bodies, we can all benefit from restorative workouts like TOB: Restorative. You will begin this relaxing 27-minute Level 1 class standing in posture pose, calming your mind and body with deep breathing and thoughts of gratitude. Warm up with gentle moves that will help you release tension in your neck, shoulders, back, and hamstrings and that loosen up the muscles up and down your spine. Transition to your knees for exercises that open up your chest and hips and stretch the sides of your body. A side extension series will get your blood flowing as you move from side to side, engaging your core and incorporating side bends and leg lifts. The pose for the long hold will increase circulation and feel really good on your back, especially if you use a pillow or block to elevate your hips. Wind down with a series of moves that will stretch your entire body, especially your hamstrings, back muscles, and hips flexors. The Scriptures and meditations in this class invite you to reflect on self-control.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

You will definitely feel the burn with this 30-minute arms and shoulders workout—but with modifications, people of all skill levels can benefit from the exercises in this routine. You will begin class standing in posture pose, working on your breath and calling to mind a few blessings in your life. Loosen up your body by rolling your shoulders, circling your arms, bending and twisting to the side, and folding forward. Once you are warmed up, you will flow from pike to plank to lunge 2, engaging the muscles up and down your legs and in your entire core. Get your upper body involved with two sets of shoulder rotations, bicep curls, and triceps extensions—all while in lunge 2. (For an extra challenge, do these exercises while holding 1–2 lb weights in each hand.) After a series of overhead shoulder raises, you will transition to the mat to give your muscles a quick rest. Then, fire up your shoulders, arms, chest, back, and core with planks and push-ups. When most people work on their arms and shoulders, they tend to forget about the small—but important—muscles in the rotator cuff. A sequence of shoulder raises will target and strengthen these tiny muscles. Tricep dips and another series of planks and push-ups round out this workout portion of this class, leaving you feeling strong. As you wind down and stretch all the muscles that you just worked, the meditation will explain what Theology of the Body is, in plain language, and help you see your body and the bodies of others through new eyes.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

If you're tired of the same old core workout, TOB: Abdominals is your ticket to switching it up. Yes, this 30-minute class incorporates some crunches and planks, but V-sits, revolved angle pose, and other unique exercises will challenge your core in new ways. You will begin this class kneeling, focusing on your breath and the blessings in your life. After warming up your body, you will jump right into a challenging reverse plank series and a few traditional ab-sculpting moves on the mat. Transition to standing for squats and side crunches, targeting your obliques and all the muscles in your legs and glutes. Recruit the muscles in your entire body—and work on your balance—with angle pose, revolved angle pose, and open arabesque. Wind down from this heart-pumping routine by stretching your hamstrings and the muscles in your back, core, and inner thighs. The Scriptures and meditations throughout the class present a divine way to see yourself and others.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

Christmas: Total Tone Up isn't just for Christmas morning or the Christmas season. It's the perfect class for days when you need a quick workout that will engage your whole body and fill your soul with awe. You will begin this 35-minute class with deep breathing, focusing on all the blessings in your life. After warming up your body with gentle stretches, you will work your shoulders, back, and entire core in kneeling and seated postures. Recruit the muscles in the rest of your body as you flow to standing and perform a series of twists and side bends. But don't get too comfortable—high lunges, squats, planks, and more will challenge your balance. Whether you have tight hip muscles or not, the longhold will leave you feeling a little more flexible than when you began this class. As you settle into hip release, you are invited to meditate on the joy of Christmas and to reflect on the incredible gift God gave us in Jesus.

Tight hips can not only negatively impact the way you walk but also put unnecessary stress on your back and knees. Release tension in your hips and increase your range of motion with Advent: Hip & Healthy. After a brief warm-up involving deep breathing and stretches that loosen up your neck, shoulders, and back, you will flow through three separate series of lunges. Each series will challenge your balance and work your entire body as your move from planks and chest lifts to lunges and other poses—sinking lower into the positions for a deeper hip stretch. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to draw closer to Mary, Jesus’ mother, as you prepare for Christmas.

Increase your upper body strength and boost your confidence with this 30-minute arms and shoulders workout. You will begin Advent: Armed with Faith calming your mind with deep breathing and feel-good stretches that will lengthen and loosen the muscles in your body. Once you transition into the main part of the workout, you can expect to work your shoulders, triceps, biceps, back, and entire core with overhead presses, pull-downs, planks, push-ups, and more. The Scriptures and meditations throughout this energizing class invite you to reflect on ways that you can bring the people in your life closer to God—especially during Advent.

Persevering through this 30-minute lower body workout will give you strength and stamina to face your daily struggles. You will begin Advent: Tenacious Legs in a comfortable seated position working on your breath and calling to mind the many blessings in your life. After warming up your body with a series of gentle stretches, you will squat and lunge and move your way through a workout that is sure to firm up your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. The Scriptures and meditations will remind you that Advent is the perfect time to begin again, making a real effort to overcome any weaknesses as you prepare your heart for Christmas.

Strengthen your core and take a step back from the hustle and bustle of the Advent season with Advent: Gettin to the Core. You will begin this 29-minute workout focusing on your breath and thinking of all the things you have to be grateful for. After a short warm-up to loosen your neck, shoulders, and back, you will work your entire midsection and shoulders with a series of forearm planks, side planks, push-ups, and backbends. Then engage your quads, lower abdominals, and obliques with challenging V-sits. Wind down in reclined inner thigh stretch, getting to the connective tissue and fascia as you meditate on the meaning of Advent and ways to prepare your heart for Christmas

Is your posture suffering from long hours hunched over at a desk? Love Your Body has the stretching and strengthening moves that will not only open up your chest to counteract rounded shoulders but also rejuvenate your entire being. Your body is a gift, and when you take time to nourish your body with the exercises in this class, you will feel better and move better. The Scriptures and mediations in this 32-minute workout invite you to open your heart to God, who is the source of strength, joy, peace, and love.

If you have limited range of motion or physical disabilities or are looking for safe movements to do while rehabbing an injury, Limitless is the class for you. You will spend the first fifteen minutes of this gentle workout seated in a chair while stretching everything from your toes and ankles to your shoulders and neck. (Keep your core and glutes engaged during these stretches to work a little harder.) After loosening up your body, Tekla will take you through slow strengthening exercises that can be modified by using the chair for balance. The postures in this 38-minute class are so good for your body—and the Scriptures and meditations on the power of forgiveness are beneficial to your soul. Limitless will revitalize your entire being by helping you focus on the things you can do despite your limitations and by encouraging you to let go of any bitterness so you can be filled with happiness and peace.

Do you feel like you are holding a lot of tension and stress in your body? Easter: Stress Relief will melt that tightness and stiffness away in just 35 minutes. From the minute the class begins, Tekla's soothing voice invites you to relax and focus on the present moment, being aware of God's presence and any limitations you may be feeling in your body. After warming up, Tekla will guide you through postures and movements that will stretch and strengthen your entire body, including your neck, shoulders, chest, back, core, inner thighs, and hip flexors. Don't worry if your body isn't as flexible today—Tekla will give cues so you can modify the exercises. If you want an extra challenge, close your eyes during some of the poses to work on your balance. With Scriptures and meditations that focus on the joy of the Resurrection at Easter, Easter: Stress Relief will replace feelings of doubt, timidity, and melancholy with hope, courage, and happiness.

Fire up the muscles in your entire body and put your balance to the test with Easter: Revival. You will begin this 58-minute workout in a cross-legged seated position, working on your breath, calming your mind, and loosening up your neck, back, shoulders, chest, and hips. And then the fun begins. Chris will keep you moving—and smiling—as you flow through high and low lunges, squats, and leg lifts that target your hamstrings, glutes, and quads. You will also find chest lifts and planks scattered throughout the class that open up your chest, strengthen your back, and work your core. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to consider all that Jesus has done for you—especially in rising from the dead—and encourage you to reflect on what God might be asking of you at this time in your life. By the end of this revitalizing workout, you will be moving better and ready to positively impact the people you encounter today.

If you are looking for a fantastic upper body workout, you will love Upper Body Sculpt. Just as in all Pietra Fitness classes, you will begin this 35-minute routine working on your breath—focusing on the present moment and calming your nervous system. Tara will then guide you through a series of stretches to loosen up your neck, chest, shoulders, sides, and the entire backside of your body before entering into the main focus of the workout. Get ready to strengthen your triceps, biceps, shoulders, chest, core and back with planks, pushups, chest lifts, and more. You will also work your glutes and quads as you do arm work while in lunge 2, and release tension in your inner thighs and hips during the long hold. The Scriptures remind you of the presence of the Holy Spirit within your soul, and Tara teaches you a powerful way to reflect on the words in the meditations.

Lent: Free Flowin' is a challenging Level I workout that stretches and strengthens your entire body in just 30 minutes. After a short warm-up that helps you focus on your breath and engage your core and glutes, Tekla will lead you through fast-paced flows to open up your chest and inner thighs; tone your midsection, shoulders, arms, and back; and build up the muscles in your glutes, quads, and hamstrings. The Scriptures and meditations remind you of the importance of prayer—even Jesus spent time talking with God. By the time you make the sign of the cross at the end of this class, you will be moving better, breathing lighter, and feeling closer to God.

Sitting at a desk, in front of a computer, or in the car for extended periods of time day after day can cause the muscles and tendons in your back and hips to become tight and sore. Sedentary Rx is a soothing remedy. By targeting these tense areas, this 42-minute workout will not only open up your back, neck, shoulders, chest, hips, and inner thighs but also make them stronger. The Scriptures and meditations on St. Joseph, Jesus' earthly father, invite you to reflect on ways that you can imitate St. Joseph's great faith, courage, and humility in your own life.

If you have never experienced a Level I class, Rock-Solid Foundation is the perfect workout to start with—especially if you are a busy parent and need a break from the daily chaos. During this balanced 50-minute class, Tekla will talk you through all the postures and movements, making it easy for you to follow along and understand the muscles you are stretching and strengthening. From breathwork and longholds to planks and lunges, Rock-Solid Foundation will help you relax tight muscles, reset your mind and soul, and feel strong all over. The Scriptures and meditations focus on the example of the Holy Family and invite you to think about how you can bring peace into your home.

Looking to take your Pietra Fitness practice up a notch? Raise the Bar incorporates exercises and postures that are sure to challenge your balance, flexibility, and overall strength. From V-sits and half-linked backbends to unique twists and poses, this 49-minute class will ignite every muscle in your body. The Scriptures and meditations remind you what it means to be a child of God and invite you to reflect on ways you can have more trust in your Heavenly Father.

Shoulders and core and glutes, oh my! This 43-minute total body workout will stretch and strengthen your body from head to toe, increasing your range of motion and filling you with a sense of accomplishment. Get ready to work on your endurance, too, as you perform multiple reps of each exercise. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to reflect on the true meaning—and source—of peace, filling you with tranquility and empowering you to bring peace to everyone you encounter.

Get outdoors with Tara in this balanced 40-minute workout that will refresh not only your body but also your soul. You will begin [Class Title] in a comfortable seated position, working on your breath and releasing any anxieties and worries so you can focus on the present moment, God, and the class. After warming up your body with a series of stretches, Tara will lead you through elevated chest lifts, high lunges, planks, single-leg V-sits, and other exercises—with suggested modifications—that will test your balance and strengthen your shoulders, back, glutes, core, and more. The Scriptures and meditations present rest and relaxation as opportunities to seek God, and they invite you to reflect on how you spend your free time. NOTE: At times it may be hard to hear Tara because of the ocean waves.

Join Tara in sunny Florida for this calming beachside workout. You will begin Boundless Beauty in a comfortable cross-legged seated position, engaging your core while focusing on your breath and drawing yourself into the present moment. Through a flow of stretches, gentle twists, modified push ups, chestlifts, squats, and more, you will engage every muscle in your body while recognizing that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures and meditations will help you appreciate the beauty that is all around you and invite you to be a bearer of beauty to the world. By the end of the 36-minute class, you will feel strong, confident, and relaxed. NOTE: At times it may be hard to hear Tara because of the ocean waves.

Whether you enjoy Gentle, Level 1, or Level II Pietra Fitness classes, Advent: Peace 101 can benefit you, especially if you are familiar with ways to modify poses for your body. This balanced 30-minute class will have you constantly flowing through the strengthening exercises and poses, building heat and hitting every major muscle group. Since the Scriptures and meditations invite you to reflect on filling your heart with peace during Advent, this is a great workout to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas—or anytime you want to foster more peace in your life.

Get your heart rate up as you stretch and strengthen your entire body in Advent: Energy Boost. During this 40-minute workout, you will combine high lunges with chest openers, pike splits with crunches, and more, engaging multiple muscles with each exercise and encouraging your body to work even harder. If you need to modify some of the moves based on your own body, Chris will provide a few options for you throughout the class, making this an effective workout for all skill levels. While the Scriptures and meditations focus on the advent of Christmas, the words are encouraging all year round and will remind you that set apart from God there is no happiness.

Wind down at the end of the day with Night Prayers. The slow, soothing moves and brief daily examen in this class will help you release any physical, emotional, and mental tension and stress you may have been carrying with you throughout the day—filling your body and soul with a sense of peace. By the end of this 25-minute class, your entire being will feel relaxed and prepared for a restful night sleep in God's loving care.

Building upon the basic movements utilized in Gentle classes, this Level I workout will get your blood flowing through an invigorating combination of floor work, standing exercises, and balance postures. Total Body Boost is focused on strengthening and toning your legs, but the quick transitions and longer holds will have your entire body working. This 60-minute class will revitalize not only your body but also your soul as you meditate on God's steadfast love and inexhaustible mercy.

Building upon the fundamental postures introduced in Level I classes, this 60-minute workout focuses on refining poses and building stamina. The challenging sequences and transitions in Strength & Endurance will help you increase your muscle strength and control, flexibility, and balance. While having a strong physique is highly regarded, the meditations are a good reminder that the pursuit of physical strength must be rightly ordered—for true strength is only found in God.

Bend and twist your way to a stronger and more flexible midsection with Core Stability. In this 27-minute class, you will transition between seated, kneeling, and standing postures and flows that safely stretch and strengthen the sides of your body. And because poses such as high lunge, chest lift, lunge II, angle pose, and more utilize muscles in your shoulders, arms, chest, back, glutes, and legs, your whole body will get a good workout and feel energized. By the end of the class, you will surely be filled with happiness and joy—and an increased love of God.

Does your body feel a little stiff when you wake up in the morning? From your neck and your chest to your back and hamstrings, Morning Stretch will loosen up your muscles—giving your entire body a much-needed stretch. You will begin this 21-minute class in a comfortable cross-legged seated position, working on your breath and being grateful to God for the gift of another day. As you flow through low lunges, modified side planks, half backbends, and other postures and exercises that lengthen your muscles, you will pause to meditate on a prayer that St. Francis used to praise God. By the time you finish this workout, you will be moving easier and poised to praise God with your entire being throughout the day.

Take a step back from the physical, mental, and emotional demands of your everyday life with Restore Your Temple. Beginning with the peaceful pace, movements, and music in the warm-up, this 50-minute restorative workout will help you reduce stress, calm your mind, and relax your body. The Scriptures and meditation will remind you that you are a temple of the Holy Spirit and invite you to ask Jesus to restore any areas of your being that are in need of repair. Whether you are a new to Pietra Fitness or a long-time practitioner, the floor work, standing exercises, and slow transitions in Restore Your Temple will gently improve your strength, flexibility, and balance.

If you sit for long periods of time during the day or have tight hips, Hip Mobility & Flexibility is for you. Ease into this energizing 35-minute workout with gentle stretches, and then perform a series of lunges and dynamic moves to open up and release tension in your hip flexors and hip abductor muscles. With Scriptures and meditations reminding you that every day is a gift, this class is a powerful way to begin your morning, and it will inspire you to make good use of your time.

Start your morning by sculpting your abs and offering your day to God with Core Challenge. Through a series of planks, challenging moves that target your midsection, and reflections that focus on doing everything for the glory of God, this quick workout will both stretch and strengthen your core and invite you to meditate on the ways that making a morning offering to God can impact your life.

With poses and moves that challenge your balance and engage your entire body, Grounded will help you realize you have the strength to get through anything life throws at you. The Scriptures and meditations in this 25-minute workout will awaken your soul to God's constant presence and ability to calm your storms, filling you with a sense of peace that doesn't end with the class.

Don't have a lot of time in the morning? This short 18-minute class is a quick way to prepare your body, mind, and soul for the day through exercise and prayer. You will begin Sunrise Stretch in a cross-legged seated position, working on your breath and thanking God for the gift of today. Through a series of twists, side bends, arm circles, and more, you will loosen up your neck, shoulders, back, and hips. By the end of the workout, you will feel accomplished and ready to take on the day with God in your heart.

Twists are great for strengthening the muscles up and down your spine, improving posture, and increasing flexibility so you can perform everyday movements with ease. Tone & Twist leads you through several series of safe and effective twists that will work and stretch your entire core while engaging other muscles in your body for stability. You will also find pushups and postures that stretch your chest, legs, and hips. With Scriptures and meditations that remind you of your dependence on God and invite you to ask Him for whatever you need for the day, this 27-minute workout is a powerful way to start your morning.

Lower your current stress level and learn five ways to manage your everyday worries and anxieties with Let Go, Let God. As you progress through this peaceful 23-minute class, deep breathing and gentle stretches will help you release tension in your neck, shoulders, back, and hips. Although subtle, the strengthening movements in this workout target the muscles in your back, core, and quads. The Scriptures and meditations will help you place your trust in God and focus on the present moment.

When your back muscles are tight or weak, everyday movements can be difficult and painful. Increase your range of motion and safely stretch and strengthen not only your back but also your shoulders with Back BeneFIT. This 30-minute class is done entirely on the floor and incorporates a series of twists, bends, chest openers, forward folds, and other gentle movements that benefit your entire core. The Scriptures and meditations remind you that God always has your back—He will never let you down when you place your hope and confidence in Him alone.

A refreshing class that will help you improve your strength and flexibility while melting away the tension. Being outdoors reveals God’s beauty, glory, power, and wisdom and shows His loving care for us. It’s appropriate that the meditation is on the Feminine Gift of Beauty.

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