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Blue Boy Boxing Club

Blue Boy Boxing Club located in Thomaston is owned and operated by USA Boxing Coaches Kareem and Nina Blue. Blue Boy Boxing Club is dedicated to teaching the science of boxing to students of all ages. They specialize in Parkinson’s boxing fitness as well as self-defense for kids ages 6-15 and adults. Whether it be to get in shape or to compete, they can help you meet your goals.

Blue Boy Boxing Club 
400 Watertown Rd, Thomaston
860-880-8038

Becoming Balanced

Becoming Balanced offers Pilates classes, yoga, Zumba, pregnancy yoga, ballet, and more. They also have private classes. Amy Merli teaches yoga and also hosts green events, such as workshops on Eating for Energy.

Becoming Balanced
224 East Main St
860-309-2709

Mind-Body Connection

Into Pilates? Then Mind-Body Connection is for you. Pilates machines, barre and mat classes are all offered in this clean studio. Personal training is available as well.

Mind-Body Connection
143 West St. Unit W
860-350-3643

Sanctuary Power Yoga

This yoga experience is as chill as it is hot. The vinyasa power yoga class offers an amazing workout that will strengthen and transform mind, body and spirit. In a heated room. A monthly-unlimited pass for $49 is an incredible value.

Sanctuary Power Yoga
23 Franklin St, 3rd Floor
860-496-1500
Instagram: @sanctuarypoweryoga

Nancy Opgaard Yoga

Known as one of the best yoga teachers in the area, Nancy Opgaard practices Ivengar and Ashtanga Yoga. Also a licensed massage therapist, Nancy has added Ayurvedic massage to her services.

Nancy Opgaard Yoga
38 Great Hill Rd.
860-248-3247

Anne Hungerford Yoga

This yoga studio provides a small, friendly group of teachers dedicated to serving the community. They offer virtual classes, in studio classes, and private classes. Programs include Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Flow, Hour of Power, Meditation, Tai Chi Chaun, and more.

Anne Hungerford Yoga
168 New Milford Tpke, New Preston 
860-868-6707

41 Gay Street: Private Training Studio

Helen Killmer has been offering one-on-one and group fitness classes in her Sharon studio for years.  Within the walls of this beautifully serene barn studio, she offers endurance spin, S.W.A.T., yoga workshops and kettle bell training, just to name a few of the classes available. Suzanne Oliver teaches Pilates mat classes as well as private Pilates training on the reformer, tower and chair at the studio. Call the studio for class times and availability or email [email protected]

Helen Killmer
41 Gay St
860-364-9350

Litchfield Hills Aikikai

Laura Pavlik is the owner of this traditional Aikido Dojo, Litchfield Hills Aikikai. She teaches Aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art based on the principle of non-resistance. Aikido practice involves physical conditioning such as strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination, and resilience. As well, it provides mental conditioning such as self-confidence, concentration, alertness, intuitiveness and concern for others. As a non-violent art, Aikido is great for children. No experience necessary. Nurture your mind, body and spirit. There are also Pilates classes for any level.

Litchfield Hills Aikikai
725 Bantam Rd., Route 202
860-576-2527 

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