2026-Fall-Guide-Web

FITNESS

Yoga for Back Pain Find relief and support for your back with this gentle, targeted yoga class. Designed to help prevent and reduce minor or chronic back pain, this class focuses on safe, effective movements to strengthen the muscles that support your spine. You’ll learn gentle poses, postural awareness, and techniques to release tension and improve stability. This short series is designed to give you practical tools you can continue using at home for ongoing back care. This class is guided by a Movement Scientist and Certified Yoga Therapist, ensuring a safe and therapeutic approach to improving spinal health and reducing pain. This program is not eligible for a Fitness Member rate.

Walking For Wellness Join the Walking for Wellness program with a certified fitness instructor and improve your overall health and well-being one step at a time! You’ll improve walking form, distance, speed, and technique, all while enjoying the great outdoors and connecting with others in the community. A trending health topic will be covered each week. The Walking for Wellness program will utilize various parks in the Downers Grove community. Locations of each walk may vary based on weather conditions. In the case of severe weather, the indoor track at the Recreation Center may be utilized. Please wear proper footwear. It is strongly recommended to bring bug spray and sunscreen to each class. 4500 Fitness Members who hold an active membership will receive a discounted fee when added to the cart. Age: 14+ Min/Max: 6/12 FM/R/NR: $12/$16/$24 Location: Various Parks Instructor: Vicki Klimkiewicz Week Location Distance Week 1 - 9/14 Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd. 0.55 mi Week 2 - 9/21 Patriots Park, 501 55th Pl. 0.45 mi Week 3 - 9/28 Whitlock Park, 40th and Fairview 0.62 mi Week 4 - 10/5 Ebersold Park, 59th St. and Main St. 0.75 mi Week 5 - 10/12 McCollum Park, 6801 Main St. 1.5 mi Week 6 - 10/19 Gelwicks Park and Belmont Prairie, 4721 Walnut Ave. 1.2 mi Week 7 - 10/26 Hidden Lakes Forest Preserve, Route 53 2.1 mi Week 8* - 11/2 Constitution Park, 935 Maple Ave. 1.2-1.5 mi *Please note that week 8 will be a neighborhood walk. The meeting spot will be at Constitution Park, various walking distance options will be given.

Age: 14+ Min/Max: 6/20 R/NR: $43/$64 Location: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center Instructor: Kylie Grogan Class # Date Day Time 4301J42-01 11/4 - 11/18 W

6:00-7:00pm

Yoga for Nervous System Regulation

New! Calm your body, quiet your mind, and support your nervous system in this deeply restorative yoga class. Designed to help you unwind from daily stress, this class combines gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques to shift the body out of “fight or flight” and into a state of ease. You’ll learn simple, effective tools to regulate your nervous system, reduce tension, and improve overall resilience. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or in need of deep rest, especially during the busy holiday season. Led by a Certified Yoga Therapist, this class incorporates gentle therapeutic techniques to support nervous system balance and deep relaxation. This program is not eligible for a Fitness Member rate.

Class # Date

Day

Time

4301J12-01 9/14 - 11/2

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9:00-10:00am

Age: 14+ Min/Max: 6/20 R/NR: $43/$64 Location: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center Instructor: Kylie Grogan Class # Date Day Time 4301J50-01 12/2 - 12/16 W

6:00-7:00pm

15