Training & Fitness Center

Hatha Yoga 101
Starting a yoga practice can be confusing and intimidating, not to mention uncomfortable for those of us with tightness and tension in our bodies. Fall in love with yoga in this class designed for absolute beginners and those just starting to solidify a yoga practice. Students will learn safe alignment, breathing, and body awareness in a slow but steady sequence of poses that dynamically open the body to freer movement both on and off the mat. Modifications and props will be used to ensure that students find comfort and release. Intermediate and advanced students who want to get back to basics are also welcome.


Après Ski Yoga
Come enjoy Après Ski Yoga at the Living Room as we flow through a gentle all-levels vinyasa style practice. This is a class for everyone! We will build the heat, zeal, energy and vigor that stokes our internal fire as we tone our core and build muscle strength smartly.


Animal Flow Yoga
Animal Flow, is a modern movement practice inspired by various animal behaviors as a form of bodyweight exercise. It’s a creative and dynamic approach that combines elements of yoga, hand balancing, parkour & calisthenics.


Vinyasa and Restorative
A yin-yang approach, this class will begin with a supported posture and develop into a moderately vigorous vinyasa flow cultivating strength, balance and flexibility. Restorative postures are offered in the second half of class to relieve stress and promote inner peace and well-being. Modifications and variations are offered making this class suitable for all level abilities.

Laura Brown
While living in Brooklyn, Laura began yoga teacher training with Eileen Muir at Karuna Yoga and Healing Arts Center in Northampton, MA. Laura has continued to inform her practice and her teaching through intensives, immersions and several 10 day Vipassana meditation retreats, as taught by SN Goenka. She hopes that by continued and determined practice she may be of service to others on the path, linking breath to movement, and linking movement on the mat to a life of courage and sincerity off the mat.


Sally Larkin
Having immediately connected with the focused flow of her first Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga class in 2008; by Spring 2011 Sally completed Level I, Level II, Assistant Training with Baron Baptiste and received a 200 hour certification from Lifeline Power Yoga, registered with the Yoga Alliance. In April 2013 she completed a 500 hour certification with Live Love Teach. Sally is demanding and motivating, yet sensitive and patient. She builds on the needs of every individual and yet challenges her students in refreshing and inspiring ways.


Kellie - Pilates instructor
Kellie grew up taking ballet, skiing, playing soccer, lacrosse and running. Years later she found herself in Boulder CO as a rock-climbing instructor and the assistant manager of an indoor rock-climbing gym. There she took her first Pilates class where she was reminded of her youth and love for the art of Ballet. She immediately inquired about how to become an instructor. She started teaching in Vail, Colorado in 1996 and has taught in Tahoe, Martha's Vineyard, Reno and now here in Stratton, Vermont. Kellie has over 3000 hours of Pilates training. She enjoys the work, how it makes her feel and the gift it is to share with clients. She has now woven nutrition practices with her Pilates work personally as well as professionally.


Mike Mackey - Animal Flow
It was a yoga class on my “off day” at the gym over 20 years ago that transformed my life. With many years of excellent mentoring, I cultivated a mindful movement practice by consciously connecting my mind, body, breath, and spirit. As my yoga journey expanded, I was drawn to hot, power vinyasa which appealed to the athlete in me as it pushed me with challenge and growth. It was under the guidance of Polly Schmid, that I passed the Baptiste Yoga Instructors course, and was fortunate to be part of such an unbelievable and beautiful community of yogis she built for more than 10 years in Jamaica Vt.

I am passionate about assisting others to explore their mind-body connection. The goal is to assist with rebuilding a mindful approach to movement, that encourages ease and flow on their mat and as they move through daily life. Designed for all levels, expect our practice together to incorporate elements of Baptiste flow, as well as other yoga styles and movement modalities – all designed to build strength, balance, and deep focus on the body, mind and soul.


Nicole Dernier - Swimming Instructor/Coach ASCA Level II / USA Swimming / US Masters Swimming
Originally from South Florida, Nicole Dernier started teaching swimming lessons as soon as she could become a Lifeguard and a Water Safety Instructor at 17. Nicole's love of swimming and the sport of Water Polo helped develop her love of water sports and teaching others to swim. Nicole worked for the City of Plantation and other municipalities and was recruited to start coaching swimming at Plantation Swim Team, as an age group coach and masters swim team coach. Nicole moved to Vermont with her family in 2005 and recently returned to teaching swimming and coaching at Stratton Mountain Fitness Center. She is currently certified as a lifeguard, CPR/AED, American Swim Coaches Association Level II Coach, USA Swimming Coach and US Masters Swimming Coach.

Mountain Top Yoga Have you ever tried to do a mountain pose, on top of a mountain? Take the gondola up to southern Vermont's highest peak for a relaxing 90-minute mountain top yoga session. The summit of Stratton Mountain features a one-of-a-kind wooden yoga deck to comfortably host classes in a scenic setting you won't soon forget.

Classes occur each Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 12:30pm. Each class fee includes a lift ticket to ride the gondola up the mountain to class and back down to the base area after the class.

• Be sure to arrive at least 25 minutes ahead of class to ensure you have enough time to check-in, ride to the summit and get settled on the deck before class. The gondola ascent takes about 14 min to the summit, and a short 3 min walk to the yoga deck.
• There is no potable water available at the summit. Please bring your own water
• There are no restrooms available at the summit. Please come prepared.
• Sunscreen and bug repellent are suggested, and can be purchased at First Run Ski Shop in the Village.
• Pre-registration is required.
• Check-in location for Mountain Top Yoga is the HUB located in the main base area. You will receive your lift ticket at check-in.
• Loaner yoga mats are available, please inquire about availability at the Hub when you are checking in.

DAYS/ TIMES:

Available every Saturday and Sunday in the summer, plus select holidays.
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Event availability is subject to weather.

Learn More about Mountain Top Yoga

The body bar is a weighted bar from 9 to 18 pounds. The class will include a warm up followed by a fusion of traditional strength exercises mixed with balance and stretching work. We will work all the major muscles statically and dynamically. The instructor will demonstrate options or levels for each move to accommodate the fitness level of each participant. Bring your sneakers and a water bottle and get ready to move, strengthen and stretch!

Swimming Lessons Available for all ages and abilities.

Mommy/Daddy and Me classes, Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, and Group & Individual Instructional Lessons are available.

Please call 802-688-3895 with questions and for more information.

Instructor – Nicole Dernier

Pilates is a methodology of lengthening and strengthening the muscles, while maintaining stability of the spine and the core. You'll get to stretch the quads and hips that get tight, as well as strengthen those muscles. You will open up the Achilles tendons, which also get tight, Focus is also on opening the chest with extension in the spine, and targeting the core, which drives all sports.