Fitness Program

HIKES AND WALKS

MORNING WALK

Our morning walk offers approximately 2-3 miles through our golf course and/or neighborhood surrounding the course. Combining uphill, downhill and some flat areas, you will enjoy this peaceful walk with one of our trained instructors.

MORNING HIKE

The highlight of the week for many guests is the Monday through Sunday hike and a perfect way to begin the day! Starting at daybreak, these hikes include a variety of terrain, multiple types of inclines and declines, scenic vistas, luscious chaparral, and a great workout. All within Cal-a-Vie’s spacious 300 acres, the trails range from 2.5 miles to approximately 4 miles in length, and are among the beautiful rolling foothills that surround the spa itself. With spectacular views filled with peacefulness, the hikes consist of approximately 800-950 feet of elevation. You will be safely guided during the entire hike with our trained experts. A modification of the hike for shorter or longer distances is available upon request, or you may schedule a private hike for an additional fee.

SPA WALK/SPA HIKE (MULTI-LEVEL)

This walk/hike typically happens in the afternoon, and is a fun guided experience around the spa property. Another walk, that may be offered, is our Guided Nature Meditation Walk that provides a tour of the grounds to discover the local flora and fauna. If you prefer something a bit more strenuous, we offer different levels for a more rigorous experience which includes a long hill that is worth the climb for an amazing view on a clear day!

FITNESS CLASSES

20/40/60 H.I.I.T. CIRCUIT

High intensity circuit that will work your entire body by performing 20, 40 and 60 second intervals in a circuit style format using a variety of equipment and body weight.

ACTIVATION BAR

Find your inner balance using a weighted bar for core stabilization, balance, strength, toning and lengthening all muscle groups.

BAGS, JABS & ABS

This is a high-energy cardio class implementing the basics of boxing on heavy bags, supplemented with brief cardio, resistance and balance drills, then finishing up with abdominal work. This class incorporates medicine balls for the ultimate abdominal challenge. (High Intensity)

BACK TO BASICS

A fun and exhilarating class consisting of weight resistance and body weight exercise to help you increase your body awareness. This class is designed to use slower movements, improve strength, and tone muscles while burning calories. Come ready to learn how to strengthen the foundation of your own body mechanics.

BALANCE WITHIN

This class is designed to help improve your inner strength and balance in everyday activity, exercise and sports.

BODYWORKS

If strength and endurance are areas that you need to improve, then this class is for you. Bodyworks is exclusively designed to improve your knowledge of free weights and the many variations that will keep your workout fresh and forever challenging. Using platforms and/or benches gives additional options for increasing or decreasing the degree of difficulty as you progress. This class will not only give you a serious workout for your whole body, but lots of ideas to take home with you.

BOSU BOOT CAMP

A total body BOSU workout, incorporating cardio, core strength and balance.

BOSU TRX

Improve overall balance and strength by performing integrated TRX exercises on the unstable surface of a BOSU balance trainer. Get ready to challenge your entire body with exercises that will build your overall core stability.

BURN & FIRM

Focus on specific muscle groups to tone your upper body with free weights for a great burn. Abs and glutes will be isolated to finish up the job.

CAL-A-VIE BOOT CAMP

Have fun outdoors in this basic boot camp. Running, interval training, plyometrics and body weight exercises are used to increase strength, cardiovascular efficiency and burn fat.

CAL-A-VIE H.I.I.T. (HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING)

This “Crossfit inspired” class is broken up into 3 segments of maximum effort exercises including strength, plyometric, aerobic, anaerobic, core and finishing with flexibility.

CARDIO ABS

Aerobic, anaerobic and abdominal conditioning using a variety of cardiovascular machines and exercise tools for abdominal strengthening (15 min. cardio, 15 min. abdominal, 15 min. cardio).

CARDIO BLAST

This format focuses entirely on aerobic and anaerobic conditioning through the use of a variety of cardiovascular machines and equipment such as the treadmill, elliptical, Cybex Arc Trainer, and recumbent bicycle. In Cardio Blast, you’ll work on becoming familiar with your aerobic and anaerobic zones. These zones are achieved through alternating the machines used, at varying speed, incline and resistance.

CARDIO RESISTANCE

Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning with resistance and strength training using a combination of cardiovascular machines, resistance bands and balls (15 min. cardio, 15 min. resistance, 15 min. cardio).

CARDIO AND FREE WEIGHTS

This is great full-body workout that will leave you feeling amazing! You will be coached on cardio exercises such as jump rope, jumping jacks, skaters or maybe a brisk walk/run combined with body weight and free weight exercises. You are sure to feel complete after this exhilarating workout.

CHISEL AND AB SOLUTION

A free weights class performing multi and single jointed exercises that are moderate to high intensity in order to exercise and overload the muscle groups of the arms, chest, back, shoulders, abdominals, and oblique’s.

CLUB BOX

This powerful class incorporates boxing combinations and challenging speed and agility drills. It’s a total athletic body workout incorporating cardiovascular and strength exercises. (High Intensity)

CORE GALORE

High intensity core workout using a variety of equipment to challenge core stability and strength.

BRAZILIAN BOOTY

This class focuses on your hips, booty and thighs using standing moves and floor work with ankle weights and resistance bands to take your “booty” to new heights.

CHAIR STRENGTH AND TONE WORKOUT

This class is designed to encourage a safe and effective workout anywhere. Using a chair for support and to help increase range of motion, you will learn how to perform various strength and toning exercises such as squats, overhead shoulder presses, bicep curls, tricep dips, pushups and more. This is perfect for anyone that wants to reshape their body!

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

This non-stop, fat-burning functional movement class will strengthen and define your body by combining FUN cardio with a combination of upper and lower body strength moves. The music might be so fun that you will sing out loud!

FREE WEIGHT CIRCUIT

A circuit class for everyone taught in the weight room utilizing free weights for an upper body, lower body and abdominal workout. Learn proper form, technique and new exercises to enhance your workout.

GLORIOUS GLUTES

This class will give you the glutes you’ve always wanted utilizing the treadmill and body weight glute exercises. You will start with a 10 minute warmup on the treadmill before progressively increasing the incline to get the glutes firing. You’ll then move off the treadmill to perform some glute specific exercises like squats, lunges, bridges and more!

GOLDEN FITNESS FOR SENIORS

Using a chair for seated or standing support, let the fun music of the golden years help move you through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength and range of motion.

HAVE A BALL

Strengthen your core and upper body using the Core Ball while rotating, swinging, shifting, and lifting. These functional training movements are multi directional, multi-planar and multi effective.

H.I.I.T. THE BEAT

High Intensity Interval Training driven by the beat of today’s best up and coming dance music. Using bodyweight resistance and minimal props, H.I.I.T. the Beat is a full body workout combining strength, endurance, and toning using plyometrics, compound movements, and plenty of core and glute work. Let the music motivate and push you through those plateaus!

INTERVAL WEIGHT TRAINING CIRCUIT

A classic, this combines cardio and strength training in the weight room. The circuit incorporates cardio intervals to build stamina and endurance along with a wide variety of strength and conditioning exercises. (2-minute strength-training intervals with 2-minute cardio intervals).

METABOLIC MAGIC

This class, using kettlebells, is a definite plateau buster to challenge your body to adapt to a higher level of power, strength and endurance. Training with kettlebells uses the entire body for virtually every movement pattern, leading to a more functional kind of strength development.

PURELY CORE

This class includes exercises for the core muscles as well as sculpting and toning movements using a variety of body weight exercises and equipment.

ROWBICS

An indoor rowing class that is low impact and works every major muscle group. It is known for terrific total-body strength and aerobic benefits. Rowbics classes are complete with heart pumping music, and motivational cues while you are guided through resistance training and a fun cardio workout. (High Intensity)

ROWBICS STRENGTH

Strength equipment incorporated into indoor rowing for total body strength and aerobic benefits.

SPINNING

This stationary bicycle journey is a high intensity and challenging class. Variations of speed, resistance, and hand & body positions, provide endless possibilities in simulating a real biking adventure. SPD pedals are available on all of the bikes. (High Intensity)

SPIN AND SCULPT

Get the best of both worlds in this heart pumping and muscle toning sculpting class. This class will start with 25 minutes of spinning followed by some sculpting resistance work on the floor. Get ready to feel the burn!

STABILITY BALLS

The stability ball, which was originally used for physical therapy rehabilitation, is an excellent tool for creating a variety of challenging exercises. Using the instability the ball can create for specific exercises, you can improve your core strength, overall muscle endurance and balance. The beauty of the stability ball is that it can also provide great torso support for those with problematic backs. The stability ball provides a full spectrum of exercises for a well-balanced resistance program and offers an effective cross-training element.

STABILITY BALL STRENGTH & TONE

This class adds a new dimension of difficulty to traditional stability ball exercises by incorporating upper body strength exercises using free weights and resistance balls.

STRETCH

Stretch class is designed to teach proper body alignment while executing static or held stretching techniques. These movements promote improvements in flexibility and emphasize the importance of stretching for injury prevention. Breathing techniques are used to help with relaxation and the effectiveness of the stretches.

STRETCH AND BALANCE

A gentle but challenging class that will start with a focus on stretching and increasing mobility throughout the body and finish with some balancing exercises that are sure to strengthen your core and more. If you’re looking for a good stretch and balance work you will love this class.

TABATA AND ABS

Tabata approach of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest. The class will be set up in 4 segments of 4 minute circuit intervals consisting of exercises that include squats, presses, squat thrusters, power modified push-ups and more! The intervals will be broken up with a 3 minute ab section to target overall core strength.

TABATA STRENGTH

Total body strength and endurance class using the traditional 20 seconds of work with 10 seconds of rest Tabata technique. A series of movements are coached in three to four minute blocks using only dumbbells and body weight to isolate specific muscles. Push yourself for each 20 second interval to achieve ultimate results.

TREAD & SHED

A group treadmill class with a specifically designed cardiovascular workout to blast calories. The class combines intense variables of incline, speed, simulated rolling hills, flat roads, and steep hill climbs and may incorporate squats and lunges for added strength development.

TRX® STRETCH FLOW

Working Multi-plane and multi- directional movements this class will take your stretching to a new level.

TRX® SUSPENSION TRAINER

Suspension training is a method of leveraged body weight exercises used to help with power, strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility while helping to prevent injury by offering additional support with the use of the TRX® straps. This workout can be as easy or intense as you choose.

TRX® MULTI-MODALITY

This class fuses together TRX® Suspension Training and Rip Training with medicine ball, free weight, PowerBand, and kettlebell exercises for a total body workout. Exercises include single joint and multi-joint movements, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, dynamic movements, and core strength and stability.

ULTIMATE TOP TO BOTTOM

An intense muscle conditioning class that combines traditional toning exercises with dynamic movements.Using the principle of progressive overload, you’ll begin with light weights and increase to heavier weights to maximize strength, power, coordination, and conditioning. (High Intensity)

UPPER BODY BLAST

Give your upper body the attention it needs through this targeted workout specifically designed to focus on all of the major muscle groups in the upper body.

PILATES

MAT PILATES FLOW

The flow class reinforces all of the fundamentals of Pilates while continuing to challenge and develop more strength and ease of movement. The class consists of a series of movements which increase strength and flexibility, while improving alignment, balance, coordination and tone. The focus is on integrating transitions from one movement to the next.

PILATES APPARATUS ESSENTIALS

Find your Pilates flow with this combination class of classical Pilates movements on the Pilates toning tower apparatus. You will get a taste of a core based series while strengthening your arms and legs with spring loaded handles. Focus on fine tuning your connection to your core by awareness of your alignment. Strengthen and tone as you flow through basic Pilates exercises, while receiving support from the toning tower apparatus.

PILATES BALL SHAPE UP

A mat Pilates class using a small Pilate’s ball which increases difficulty, adding challenge and variety for balance. Your core stability will be tested as well as your strength, control and balance.

PILATES STRETCH & RELEASE

Perform a variety of slow and controlled exercises using a foam roller to help improve your posture, and balance while executing moves with precision which will allow for focus on breathing.

PILATES POWER TOOLS

Connect more deeply to the Pilates exercises. Explore using props such as bands, power circles, and small balls to deepen the experience of intermediate mat exercises. (*Not available for trade or upgrade)

AQUATIC

POOL HOURS & SAFETY

The upper Olympic length pool is open at 9:00 am and covered at 6:00 pm daily. The lower pool by the guest Villas is available anytime. There is no lifeguard on duty at either pool; and swimming is at your own risk. There is no glass allowed at either pool. Bottled water, robes, towels and sunscreen are provided. Bathing suits are required for swimming and sunbathing as we are not a clothing optional spa. Showers, shampoo and conditioner are available at the upper pool. Telephones are located at both pools for your convenience and safety.

AQUA BARRE

Join us in the pool for Barre! A fusion of Ballet Barre, Pilates and traditional aquatic exercises, where you will focus on strengthening, lengthening and toning your physique. This workout is easy on your joints and gives special attention to your core and glutes, while emphasizing proper technique, alignment and mindful muscle activation with incorporating easy to follow, ballet-inspired choreography.

AQUA CIRCUIT

Aqua Circuit is a non-impact class performed in the water. Using a variety of movements and equipment, these classes emphasize cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning and endurance. (Upper & Lower Pool)

BOARD BODY BOOTCAMP

FitMat fitness is a fun and challenging way to get fit. Sculpt your body, strengthen your core, improve your balance and increase your overall wellbeing with an interval style of cardio and strength based movements.

CARDIO AQUA JOGGING

Aqua jogging, using a flotation belt, can help maintain fitness without major impact. Also known as deep water running, this activity can optimize cardiovascular and muscular conditioning.

DEEP WATER EXERCISE

A challenging workout for everyone that conditions all of the major muscle groups along with the heart and lungs. Exercises are performed using a variety of equipment along with traditional swimming strokes to strengthen joints, tone muscles and burn fat.

JOINTS IN MOTION AQUA WORKOUT

This gentler class in our 86 degree shallow pool is designed to cultivate, maintain, and improve your physical range of motion, balance, stability, and strength for quality of movement in everyday life.

LAP SWIM

“Workout of the day” can be provided, upon request, for those guests wishing to swim on their own. Just ask the Fitness Department for a workout.

NAUTICAL FLOW

Awareness of the connection between mind and body is the first step toward achieving a fluid state. This class focuses on breathing, movement stability and other fundamentals that help create a healthier, happier you.

POOLATES

Experience and enjoy the best of both worlds: the strength and grace of Pilates and the tranquility of the water. The fundamental exercises of mat Pilates are performed on the FitMat. This format enhances recruitment of deep stabilizing muscles of the pelvis and spine.

SHALLOW WATER POWER 

An athletic aqua strength and conditioning class with explosive powerful moves that will challenge your whole body without the impact. (High Intensity)

WATER VOLLEYBALL 

This very popular activity includes instruction and two to three games, depending on the time available. It’s a very social and fun activity; and a great way to stay cool at the pool! (Per Request, Lower Pool)

WATERWORKS

Waterworks is a non-impact class performed in the water. Using a variety of movements and equipment, these classes emphasize cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning and endurance. The Cal-a-Vie pool is kept at 86 degrees for a comfortable experience year-round. Waterworks is therapeutic and fun. (Lower Pool)

BARRE BASICS

BALLET AT THE BARRE 

A non-stop series of ballet inspired moves to tone and tighten the entire body.  Working with typical ballet moves that help to tone and lengthen your muscles to create that beautiful dancer’s body. You will enjoy feeling like a ballerina for an hour.

BARRE CAMP

A combination of traditional barre work paired with upper body super set sequences using light weights.

BARRE MAGIC

A high intensity workout that focuses on toning the upper body, lower body and abdominals using isometric exercises on the ballet barre.

BOOTY BARRE

A non-stop series of ballet inspired moves to tone and tighten the entire body focusing on the lower body and glutes, while incorporating upper body and core work.

POWER BARRE

Tone, strengthen and elongate your muscles with small, controlled movements using light weights or body weight resistance. Along with bursts of cardio, this class includes Barre, Pilates and Yoga inspired exercises with plyometrics intertwined throughout the workout. Enjoy the benefit of more flexibility, endurance, gracefulness and coordination.

DANCE

BELLY DANCE

Enjoy the fun of swaying hips and undulating torso moves with coin shimmy belts, sheer vails, and finger symbols.

CARDIO DANCE AND SCULPT

It’s hard not to move in this thriving upbeat class which alternates dancing (your cardio) with sculpting to some fun pumping music! So get your steps in and burn calories in this combination class.

COUNTRY HEAT

Fire up your metabolism and burn calories in this high-energy, low-impact, country dance-inspired class that is so fun you won’t even feel like you’re working out!

COUNTRY LINE DANCING

Learn popular line dancing that you can take to your next country inspired event!

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

Learn a full choreographed dance to a particular song by learning different blocks and putting them all together.  Feel like a dancer for Beyonce when you are done and ready to perform!

DANCE FUSION

A fun and energizing class that encompasses an eclectic mix of music and dance moves.

DANCE PARTY

It’s time to share in the fun and get this party started. Shake your booty to dance songs you know and love.

HOOP IT UP

Get ready to laugh, sweat, and have fun while you discover a great new cardiovascular and muscle toning workout in “Hoop Dance”. No matter what your level, you will learn to maneuver the revolutionized larger, weighted hoops around your body with ease.

LABLAST

A dance based fitness workout that incorporates elements from several types of dance steps: Cha Cha, Disco, Jive, Merengue, Quick Step, Salsa, Samba, Lindy Hop, and Paso Doble. Enjoy the fun music and choreographed moves in this high energy dance class.

LATIN

An energetic, easy to learn, continuous rhythmic dance class comprised of mostly Latin based moves including Salsa, Merengue, Mambo and Cha-Cha.

ZUMBA

A dance class that combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations. Zumba is based on the principle that a workout should be fun, easy, and elevate happiness. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes, featuring aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

ZUMBA TONING

Add another dimension to Zumba dance. This class takes the original dance/fitness class to an entirely different level with a breakthrough muscle shaping system using lightweight toning sticks like a set of maracas.

RECOVERY

HEALTHY JOINTS MATTER

Keep the body moving using physical therapy techniques for regaining joint strength, stability, and range of motion to improve overall joint health. This class will utilize tools such as bands, physio balls, ankle weights, towels and more.

ROLL MODEL®

Become a Roll Model®. Come to class and learn self-massage techniques using Roll Model® therapy balls. Develop a practice of self-care by learning a variety of self-massage techniques. The instructor is your tour guide, but you are in charge of adjusting pressure, placement and time spent on each trigger point. Explore your body’s tissues with a variety of different size tools to meet specific needs. We sell the Roll Model®️ kit in the boutique so that you can practice what you learn at home.

ROLL AND RELEASE

This therapeutic technique is designed to create freedom and a wider range of motion in your joints. Through diaphragmatic breathing and rolling on therapeutic balls you will release tension patterns in the fascia and musculature to restore optimal alignment of your body.

PICKLEBALL

The hottest sport in the US and continues to grow.  If you have experience with tennis, badminton or ping pong, you will love pickleball! Pickleball combines a little of each of these activities into one.  This fun and active sport is played daily at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa and is suitable for beginners to skilled participants.  

TENNIS

Enhance your game, learn new skills, and enjoy a great workout on Cal-a-Vie’s “red clay” courts Kris Kluis, Cal-a-Vie’s teaching professional since 1996, is a graduate of the prestigious Professional Tennis Management Program at Ferris State University Michigan. Kris has 20 years of experience teaching adults of all ability levels at various private country clubs, resorts, and spas. His goal is for you to have a lot of fun while enjoying the benefits that an on-court workout will provide!

GOLF

VISTA VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

The dress code for Vista Valley Country Club is as follows: Bermuda shorts no shorter than four inches above the back of the knee are permitted. Shirts with collars are to be worn at all times. Shirttails must be tucked in. Ladies may wear designer blouses without collars. Spike-less golf shoes are required. No jeans.

 ADDITIONAL FITNESS OFFERINGS 

• Bod Pod
• Metabolic Rate Testing
• Cryotherapy
• Private Feldenkrais

YOGA

ASHTANGA YOGA

An intense physical and athletic flowing style of yoga. (High Intensity)

AQUA YOGA

The dynamic and therapeutic qualities of water make for an invigorating and challenging, yet accessible environment for yoga practice. Aqua yoga makes exercising safer for many people with injuries. The water helps support the body, easing pressure on the joints. Water also adds resistance and builds strength as the muscles must push against the water. Water can be very nurturing, putting us more in touch with intuition and spirituality.

BEGINNER TRAPEZE YOGA

Using a swing-like contraption made of fabric, yoga trapeze allows you to hang in various ways helping build core and upper body strength while invigorating the body and mind. “Yoga trapeze” or “aerial yoga” acts as a support tool for yoga postures and muscle strengthening techniques. It’s the most natural form of lengthening the body and even offers support for some chronic low back pain.* 

*Advanced private sessions available upon request

BOSU YOGA

A dynamic, fun, and challenging yoga class done on a BOSU balance trainer.  The unstable surface of the BOSU will challenge your cardiovascular fitness, balance, flexibility, and overall strength.

CHAIR YOGA

A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using the chair for support. Chair yoga is a great practice for anyone interested in deepening flexibility and increasing personal body awareness. This class emphasizes the importance of the flow or your breath and to connect with gentle movements. While seated, you will be led through a series of twists, hip openers, forward folds, and mild back bends.

FACE YOGA

Face Yoga is a non-invasive practice focusing on exercising the 57 muscles in your face and neck for up to 15 minutes a day. We will show you how to perform this practice which will help decrease premature aging.

LETTING GO VINYASA YOGA

A Vinyasa Yoga class to release any toxic thoughts, worries or fears that keep you from receiving the gift of total relaxation and rejuvenation. This is a practice that uses the power of breath and mantras to let go of what no longer serves you or what you have outgrown.

SLOW FLOW YOGA STRETCH

This class is a combination of breath to postures and fluid movement performed at a slower pace than Vinyasa, giving you more time to explore alignment and sensation within each individual posture.

RISE AND SHINE YOGA

Rise and shine with a beautiful morning yoga stretch. Get ready to loosen up tight muscle groups and increase the range of motion in joints while getting your blood flowing. You will experience a variety of yoga poses that will help lengthen your body and release any tension—perfect for a fresh morning start to your day.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA

A breath-synchronized yoga format, poses will flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath.

YIN/YANG YOGA

This class begins with a slow flow to warm the body and integrates Yin Yoga to passively stretch the connective tissue and give more attention to the body’s fascia.

YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised using a more active style of asana practice.

FLOATING YIN YOGA

Experience deep relaxation and physical restoration with the assistance of the Trapeze Yoga silks.  This class is for all levels.  Release and store your nervous system while being nested in the Hammock.

YOGA AT THE BARRE

Great yoga class for beginners to intermediate that utilizes the Ballet Barre to support posture through each unique sequence.

YOGA FOR RELEASE

This class incorporates gentle yoga movements, breath, and meditation.

YOGA NIDRA

A practice available for everyone.  It holds immense benefits for all those who struggle to let go, those who suffer from lack of sleep, trauma, burn-out, and anxiety. It is also highly beneficial and holds great healing power for anyone who wants to experience a deeper sense of peace and re-connect more profoundly with themselves. Preferably the students lie down in Savasana as that is naturally the most effortless and balanced resting position. But it is also very common and acceptable to have students lie down on their belly or on their side.

YOGA PILATES FUSION

This fun class combines the core strengthening of Pilates with yoga stretching and restore. The first half of the class will be focused on mat Pilates and the second half will transition to decadent and relaxing yoga floor poses, ending with savasana.

YOGA SCULPT

Yoga Sculpt incorporates flowing yoga postures with light hand weights to tone your muscles and clear your mind.

YOGA TUNE UP®

If you love yoga poses, corrective exercises and rolling on therapy balls, this is your one stop class. We will warm up tissue to release tension and then move through poses to strengthen and stabilize hips, spine, and shoulders.

YOGA POSE WORKSHOP®

This workshop style yoga class is great if you are already a basic yoga practitioner. Starting with a short meditation, you will identify and target what you need to strengthen that day. This class is an intimate communication of your mind and body that challenges you to master one pose at a time.

CHAKRA YOGA – REALIGN THROUGH MOVEMENT

You’ll realign and bring increased energy to each of the seven main Chakra centers located along the spine using yoga poses combined with imagery and sound. Chakra means “wheel” or “disk.” When one or more Chakras are blocked, this manifests as congestion in the body’s physical health as well as an imbalance in one’s emotional and/or spiritual life. (All Levels)

CORE YOGA

Combining traditional Pilates with flow yoga for a total body workout focused on core strength. You will develop core strength and stabilization through Pilates poses, and improve your flexibility, muscular strength, posture, balance, and alignment through yoga poses, breathing and relaxation.

GENTLE YOGA WITH DRUM MEDITATION

This class includes easy and gentle movements designed to restore the body and facilitate a deeper meditative experience. After some light stretching and relaxing yoga postures, you’ll be guided into a restorative yoga posture accompanied by a drum meditation.

HEART OPENING YOGA

A specific sequence of yoga poses used to therapeutically release tension and strengthen the muscles that open the chest and shoulders, stimulating the abundance of the heart. (All Levels)

HIP & SHOULDER OPENING YOGA

A specific sequence of yoga poses used to therapeutically release tension and strengthen the muscles that support the hip joints. (All Levels)

RESTORATIVE YOGA

This class uses slow, and deep breathing with gentle, and mindful movements on the floor. This will help you understand and feel the power of relaxation, and release tightness in the body.

REFLECTION CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY

Join us for a candlelight ceremony reflecting on your journey to health and wellness. You may join at any point between 5:10pm - 6:00pm to engage in the ceremony. Simply enter the class and choose any available mat. You can stay for as long (or short) as you want. Set your intentions or celebrate what you’ve accomplished here at Cal-a-Vie.

YOGA THROUGH THE SENSES

Practice presence with supportive objects, colors, or patterns around you. Discover how your body, emotions, sensations, breath, and energy impulses in movement and stillness.

MEDITATION

Meditation is the opportunity to learn how to become quiet, intuitive, and wise in a busy world. Experience the beauty of our restored 16th century French chapel, the peacefulness of one of our studios or the tranquility of the Labyrinth, while learning techniques ranging from mindfulness practices to guided visualizations. Relaxing through meditation helps elevate inner peace. Learn how to eliminate the burdens of stress and to soothe the soul. More than a mind vacation, meditation is a life tool you can use anytime, anyplace.

CRYSTAL SOUND BOWL BATH

Through the sounds and vibration of the crystal bowls, sometimes called singing bowls, experience a meditation unlike any meditation before. You will be guided to complete relaxation of the mind and body.

CHAKRA MEDITATION

Guided meditation through all 7 chakras.

CHAKRA MEDITATION & JUICE SHOTS

We take you through a guided meditation through all 7 Chakras. Chakra means “wheel” or “disk.” When one or more Chakras are blocked, this manifests as congestion in the body’s physical health as well as an imbalance in one’s emotional and/or spiritual life. As an accompaniment to the meditation, nourishing Chakra Shot juice blends will be served by our Registered Dietitian to align with the colors of each Chakra, bringing increased balance and harmony to the body.

DEEPEN YOUR SENSES BREATHWORK

A meditation and breath work designed to regulate the autonomic nervous system, using a special technique. We recommend practicing right after waking, or before a meal, when your stomach is still empty.

EXPLORING MEDITATION

Great for anyone new to meditation and how to incorporate a meditative state of mind in your busy life back home. Silent walk, mindful eating, gemstone energy healing and crystal sound bowl.

GUIDED MEDITATION

An instructor will facilitate with an option to end with your own meditation.

HOLISTIC HEALTH REFLECTION

You will have the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on areas of your life that comprise your overall health and well-being. Think of this as a journal style class where you will be able to take inventory of what’s working and what can be improved. We will start and finish with a meditation.

FIND YOUR HIGHEST SELF MEDITATION

Navigate the actions that drive our thoughts, beliefs, words, and behaviors. There is a part of us that holds deep wisdom and power. This is our Higher Self. This guided meditation invites access to the Higher Self, a space for clarity where inner wisdom can arise.

SELF-LOVE LETTER AND MEDITATION

This meditation is all about self-love which is so important to our personal growth. You will write a letter to yourself and meditate on the beautiful acceptance of your letter into your life. You will take the letter with you as a reminder to live your life to the fullest every day.

LABYRINTH LIBERATION MEDITATION

Walking the labyrinth is your own personal journey of letting go of any areas in your life that needs attention.  Reflect and Journal what calls to your walking meditation. As you find your way back out of the labyrinth, you cultivate a sense of peace.

VISION QUEST MEDITATION - MANFESTATION THROUGH MEDIATION

A guided mediation technique to cultivates Visions of your dreams, aspirations, and healing.

MANIFESTATION JOURNALING

Practice the Law of Attraction to build your dream life. Using a journal, keep your thoughts and ideas on your manifestations in one place not only makes it easier for you to stay organized, but also create a subconscious mental trigger about what you are doing. The aim is to help you build positive momentum towards your goals, by focusing on improving your energy (your mood) about them. As you do, your mental blocks and limiting beliefs begin to unravel, and gradually you will feel clearer and more inspired about taking action towards your aims.

FREE MOVEMENT MEDITATION

This class guides you into a state of allowing through the art of moving meditation. You will energetically release resistance in the mind and body providing an experience of freedom and lightness.

MEDITATION NATURE WALK

Nature walk through Cal-a-Vie’s beautiful property where you will practice meditation in motion while walking.

PRANAYAMA

This practice of yoga breathing helps to calm the mind, improve focus, and reduce anxiety. It also brings positivity, energy, and strength to the mind while reducing anxiety.

COMPASSION MEDITATION

Practice of gratitude and compassion for yourself and others through positive mindset and breath.

MINDFUL ART AND CREATIVITY

CREATE A LAVENDER WREATH

Have fun with Lavender. Create a beautiful lavender wreath with fresh lavender gathered from the Cal-a-Vie hills.

CREATE YOUR CHAKRA ENERGY BRACELET

Learn about Chakras then create your own bracelet to enhance your energy.

CREATE A MALA MEDITATION BRACELET

In Sanskrit, the word “mala” translates to “garland.”  The Bead term is “bede,” or “prayer.” The work “Japa” means to “utter in a low voice, repeat internally.”  Create your own mala bracelet as an aid in your meditation practice.  The tassel of the mala is a representation of the lotus flower, a symbol of higher consciousness.

FLORAL MANDALA PRINT

Create a radial “mandala like” print inspired by the gardens and natural surrounding areas of Cal-a-Vie. Traditional print making techniques will be taught; allowing guests to experience this ancient art method with roots in both Europe and Asia.

CHAKRA BALANCING TEA PARTY

Learn and experience how herbal teas promote wellness in the body! We’ll travel through the chakra system as we sip tea that resonates with your body.

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY

Experience the tranquility of a hands-on workshop of Sado--- the way of tea. Learn about the history and benefits of Matcha tea with this 101 class.

JOURNEY CARD ART

Create an artistic expression and a reminder of your personal goals with your own journey card. It will be mailed back to you in six months.

LIVING NATURALLY WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Explore the many ways to use essential oils to enhance your wellbeing and environment, then create your own personal recipe to take home.

ORIGAMI

Learn the tradition of paper art and experience peace and calm.

SUMI ART

An artful form of meditation using a brush, ink, and your imagination.

 

Class offerings are subject to change. 

HIKES AND WALKS

MORNING WALK

Our morning walk offers approximately 2-3 miles through our golf course and/or neighborhood surrounding the course. Combining uphill, downhill and some flat areas, you will enjoy this peaceful walk with one of our trained instructors.

MORNING HIKE

The highlight of the week for many guests is the Monday through Sunday hike and a perfect way to begin the day! Starting at daybreak, these hikes include a variety of terrain, multiple types of inclines and declines, scenic vistas, luscious chaparral, and a great workout. All within Cal-a-Vie’s spacious 300 acres, the trails range from 2.5 miles to approximately 4 miles in length, and are among the beautiful rolling foothills that surround the spa itself.

With spectacular views filled with peacefulness, the hikes consist of approximately 800-950 feet of elevation. You will be safely guided during the entire hike with our trained experts. A modification of the hike for shorter or longer distances is available upon request, or you may schedule a private hike for an additional fee.

SPA WALK (MULTI-LEVEL)

This walk typically happens in the afternoon, and is a fun guided experience around the spa property.

Another walk, that may be offered, is our Guided Nature Meditation Walk that provides a tour of the grounds to discover the local flora and fauna. If you prefer something a bit more strenuous, we offer different levels for a more rigorous experience which includes a long hill that is worth the climb for an amazing view on a clear day!

POOL HOURS & SAFETY

The upper Olympic length pool is open at 9:00 am and covered at 6:00 pm daily. The lower pool by the guest Villas is available anytime. There is no lifeguard on duty at either pool; and swimming is at your own risk. There is no glass allowed at either pool. Bottled water, robes, towels, and sunscreen are provided. Bathing suits are required for swimming and sunbathing as we are not a clothing-optional spa. Showers, shampoo, and conditioner are available at the upper pool. Telephones are located at both pools for your convenience and safety.

AQUA SCULPT

A variety of water exercises performed using water noodles to sculpt and strengthen your whole body.

AQUA BARRE

Join us in the pool for Barre! A fusion of Ballet Barre, Pilates, and traditional aquatic exercises, where you will focus on strengthening, lengthening, and toning your physique. This workout is easy on your joints and gives special attention to your core and glutes while emphasizing proper technique, alignment and mindful muscle activation with incorporating easy to follow, ballet-inspired choreography.

BOARD BODY BOOTCAMP

FitMat fitness is a fun and challenging way to get fit. Sculpt your body, strengthen your core, improve your balance, and increase your overall wellbeing with an interval-style of cardio and strength-based movements.

CARDIO AQUA JOGGING

Aqua jogging, using a flotation belt, can help maintain fitness without major impact. Also known as deep water running, this activity can optimize cardiovascular and muscular conditioning.

DEEPWATER EXERCISE

A challenging workout for everyone that conditions all of the major muscle groups along with the heart and lungs. Exercises are performed using a variety of equipment along with traditional swimming strokes to strengthen joints, tone muscles, and burn fat.

H.I.I.T. THE H2O “HIGH-INTENSITY DEEP WATER”

Warm up in the shallow end, then jog to the deep water for a high-intensity cardio workout.

JOINTS IN MOTION AQUA WORKOUT

This gentler class in our 86 degree shallow pool is designed to cultivate, maintain, and improve your physical range of motion, balance, stability, and strength for quality of movement in everyday life.

LAP SWIM

“Workout of the day” can be provided, upon request, for those guests wishing to swim on their own. Just ask the Fitness Department for a workout.

NAUTICAL FLOW

Awareness of the connection between mind and body is the first step toward achieving a fluid state. This class focuses on breathing, movement stability, and other fundamentals that help create a healthier, happier you.

SHALLOW WATER POWER

An athletic aqua strength and conditioning class with explosive powerful moves that will challenge your whole body without the impact. (High Intensity)

POOLATES

Experience and enjoy the best of both worlds: the strength and grace of Pilates and the tranquility of the water. The fundamental exercises of mat Pilates are performed on the FitMat. This format enhances recruitment of deep stabilizing muscles of the pelvis and spine.

SHALLOW WATER POWER

An athletic aqua strength and conditioning class with explosive powerful moves that will challenge your whole body without the impact. (High Intensity)

WATER VOLLEYBALL

This very popular activity includes instruction and two to three games, depending on the time available. It’s a very social and fun activity; and a great way to stay cool at the pool! (Lower Pool)

WATERWORKS

Waterworks is a non-impact class performed in the water. Using a variety of movements and equipment, these classes emphasize cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning, and endurance. The Cal-a-Vie pool is kept at 86 degrees for a comfortable experience year-round. Waterworks is therapeutic and fun. (Lower Pool)