AQUA AI CHI
with Anastasia
FRIDAY 4-WEEK SERIES
FRIDAYS @ 11-11:45AM
MAY 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
4-class series or individual class drop-in registrations include free swim time after class until 3pm, plus relaxation time on the grounds, by the creek, etc. as well as access to the cafe. You must be a registered participant in the course to access the Springs on this day; no public admission on programming days.
Ai Chi is a form of aquatic exercise that combines elements from Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Watsu, and is performed in shoulder-deep water, focusing on deep breathing and slow, broad movements for relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation. Based on the precepts of Tai Chi, this class will guide you through a whole body meditation in Morton’s lovely warm water. Find yourself deeply relaxed and grounded after class, while also deepening your sense of balance in body and mind.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Anastasia Encarnacion is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Post Rehab, Transitional Exercise, Posture and Gait Specialist. She originally fell in love with athletics during her time at university as a way to de-stress from academic rigor where her lifelong love of hiking and tree climbing were joined by martial arts, volleyball, swimming, ballet and yoga. She has been a group land exercise instructor for 35 years, an AEA certified water exercise instructor for 22, and Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Leader for 17. Becoming a Pilates instructor in 2008 and a NASM certified personal trainer in 2013 gave her the ability to concentrate more deeply with clients on correct movement technique, especially as it applies to their everyday functional needs. Other specialty certificates she holds include: Strength and Conditioning for Seniors Consultant, Brains and Balance Past 60 Specialist, Back Hab, Ai Chi 1, FallProof!, The Complete Functional Fitness Specialist and Sports Nutrition and Body Composition.
Anastasia's studies are concentrated on exercise science. Some of her special studies, since 2003, include: the arthritis spectrum, breathwork, mobility, strength, flexibility, posture, gait, the fragile elder, precautions for shoulder, hip and knee replacements, self myofascial release, MS, Parkinson’s, chronic stroke, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain reduction, the shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle complexes, spine, knees, ankles and feet.
Registration & Cancellation / Refund Policies:
If you miss a class in your series due to illness or planned/unexpected personal circumstances we are not able to offer refunds, thank you for understanding. For all advance cancellation and/or refund requests, these must be in writing and emailed to: laurie@mortonswarmsprings.com and will be fully OR partially refunded following the below schedule.
IF written cancelation request is received (via email):
- 14 or MORE days prior to first day of class, 75% of course fees are refundable.
- 8-13 days prior to first day of class, 50% of course fees are refundable.
- 7 days or LESS before the first day of class, 0% of the course fees are refundable.
