If you like HIIT workouts, this fast-paced nontraditional Pietra Fitness class is for you. Right from the get-go, you'll raise your heart rate with mountain climbers, quick transitions, squats with lat pulldowns, and bicycles—and that's just the warm-up. Keep your heart pumping and engage every muscle in your body with standing side crunches; skaters; more mountain climbers, squats, and bicycles; and other compound exercises. Cool down with feel-good stretches that will relieve any soreness in your hips, hamstrings, and back before resting for a few breaths in rock pose. By the end of this 24-minute class, you'll feel energized, accomplished, and ready to take on the day.

Looking for a leg workout that tones your lower body, makes you sweat (or glisten), and leaves your whole body feeling strong and energized? This 58-minute class is for you! With quick transitions and compound exercises that engage multiple muscles at the same time (think squats with bicep curls, reverse swan dives, mountain climbers, and side lunges), Live! from Home: Glistening will get your heart rate up and work muscles you didn't even know you had. But that's not all. Just like every Pietra Fitness class, this Level 1 workout incorporates feel-good stretches to increase your flexibility and range of motion, release tension, and provide relief for the muscles that you just worked. The Scriptures and meditations will remind you that calling out to God in times of need is a true sign of trust in Him.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is fear preventing you from living your life to the fullest? The inspiring music, motivating meditations, and empowering exercises in this Level 1 class will fill you with hope, courage, and strength. You will begin Live! from Home: Liberation sitting tall in a comfortable seated position, working on your breath. After warming up your body, you'll come to hands and knees to work your core, shoulders, and glutes in kneeling balance. Low lunge will stretch your hip flexors, and a gentle twist will increase the mobility in your spine. Work your quads with squats before holding a plank. (Add some push-ups if you're up for the challenge.) Strengthen your back with elevated chest lift and a linked backbend, and then transition to standing for a Lunge 2 series that incorporates a side reach, angle pose, and wide-leg posture pose. Work on your balance in standing linked backbend before flowing back to seated for a long inner thigh stretch. The Scriptures and meditations will remind you that there is nothing to fear when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

Congratulations on making it to the last workout in the Surrender Novena Series. If there is anything that you are still holding on to—any worries or anxieties, physical stress—place it at Jesus' feet and resolve to let it go by the end of this 45-minute class. As stated in today's prayer, "There is no novena more effective than this." You will begin this Level 1 workout in a comfortable cross-legged seated position, calming your mind and nervous system with deep breathing and thoughts of gratitude. Take a few minutes to warm up your body by easing into stretches and twists that loosen your neck and shoulders, open up your chest, and feel good on your back. Transition to standing for the first flow, which will work your shoulders, arms, back, core, and glutes. Follow that up with lunges and a challenging balance series to strengthen all the muscles in your legs before coming to seated to fire up your abs. As you lie back in reclined inner thigh stretch for the long hold, the words of novena prayer will wash away your fears and fill you with hope. Courageously carry this hope with you for the rest of the day—and your life—and resolve to turn to Jesus whenever you're feeling anxious, saying, "O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything."

Stretch the sides of your body and strengthen your back with the second to last workout of the Surrender Novena Series. You will begin this 37-minute Level 1 class in a comfortable cross-legged seated position, focusing on your breath, thoughts of gratitude, and placing yourself in God's presence. Warm-up with a series of stretches, bends, and safe twists that loosen any tightness or tension you may holding in your neck, shoulders, hips, and lower back. In the workout portion of the class, you can look forward to a standing backbend, low lunges, a full squat, calf raises, head and chest lifts, and other dynamic moves to hit every major muscle group in your body. Rest in rock pose for the long hold and work your core before winding down and lying back in quiet pose for the Resolution portion of the class. The Scriptures, prayers, and meditations remind you that God is good and trustworthy and invite you to ask for His help and consolation.

Your body should be feeling good and ready to move after yesterday's easier Day 6 workout. Begin this 34-minute class lying on your back, practicing deep belly breathing, focusing on gratitude, and calling to mind your intentions for this novena. When you're ready, warm up with a full-body stretch before rolling up to seated to stretch your triceps, sides, and back. Briefly come to hands and knees and then transition to pike, pedaling your feet to loosen up the backside of your body. Flow into low lunge and shift your weight back to stretch your hamstring before coming to plank elevated chest lift on toes. Briefly work on your balance and open up your hip with a quad stretch, and then move right into your second flow: low lunge with a twist, high lunge with pulses, and a plank. Open up your hips with knee stack, making modifications if necessary, and then extend your legs in seated engaged for the long hold. The Scriptures, prayers, and meditations throughout this workout will remind you that Jesus still performs miracles today and invite you to ask God for help with whatever is troubling you.

Kudos to you for sticking with the Surrender Novena Series for five days in a row! You've worked hard—physically, mentally, and spiritually—to build strength and surrender yourself into God's loving arms. That's why Day 6 of this series is a slow, 31-minute workout that will help you mindfully move your body without overdoing it. As you focus on increasing flexibility and mobility in your neck, chest, shoulders, back, and hips, allow yourself to release any tension you may be holding in your body and relax your grip on the things in your life you desire to control. By the time you come to kneeling for the final prayer, you'll be ready to head into the rest of your day with more grace, mercy, and serenity.

Making sure you engage in some kind of physical activity every day is so good for your overall health and well-being. In addition to the many physical benefits, exercise helps reduce stress—and so does praying the Surrender Novena, making this series an effective way to overcome your big and little struggles. The beautiful music, tension-relieving stretches, familiar postures, and encouraging meditations in the Surrender Novena Series Day 5 workout will calm your mind, energize your body, and lift your soul. Surrender everything to God as you roll, lunge, and move your way to peace.

Give your legs a little love in this simple 34-minute class. After calming your mind and warming up your body with deep breathing and stretches that release tension in your head, neck, and shoulders, perform a series of calf raises, one-leg balance poses, and standing leg lifts. Take a quick break to stretch your sides and shoulders and open up your chest, and then move right into the main flow of the workout to stretch and strengthen your entire body. After repeating that flow three times on each side, transition to wide-leg posture for a forward fold and then heel-toe your feet in for a squat. Gracefully come down to the mat for more leg lifts and a quad stretch before pushing back to rock pose for the long hold. As you listen to the prayer for Day 4 of the Surrender Novena, allow the words to sink into your heart and encourage you to bring your worries to the Lord. Slowly move onto your back for a few wind-down stretches and one last twist, and then relax all your muscles as you turn your gaze to God during the resolution.

Building upon the postures and prayers of the first two workouts in the Surrender Novena Series, this 43-minute class picks up the pace, challenges your balance, and takes you deeper—physically, mentally, and spiritually. After calming your mind and nervous system with deep breathing and warming up all your joints, you will move right into three dynamic flows that get your heart pumping and incorporate lunges, planks, elevated chest lifts, squats, and more. Then come to posture pose and work on your balance to fire up your glutes and quads. As you round forward in inner thigh stretch for the long hold, allow the words of the Surrender Novena prayer to fill your entire being and fill you with tranquility. The Scriptures throughout the workout will help you open your heart to God, and the meditation during the final resting pose invites you to do something today—such as surrendering everything to Jesus—to show your love for Him.

The hardest part of anything is getting started, so congratulations—you've made it to Day 2 of the Surrender Novena Series! You will begin this 40-minute class lying on your back, practicing deep breathing to calm your mind and nervous system. After a full body stretch, you'll fire up your core with a series of bicycle variations. Roll up to seated and bring your legs wide for side bends and twists to loosen up your back. Then it's right back to more core work with seated twists, swan dives, planks, rolling, a challenging lifted leg and more. After engaging your abs, glutes, and quads throughout the whole workout, sitting back into rock for the long hold will feel heavenly. The Scriptures, meditation, and Surrender Novena prayer will ease your worried thoughts and invite you to turn to Jesus throughout the day, allowing Him to take care of everything.

Begin your 9-day journey to peace with this slow, steady, and mindful 39-minute workout. Ease into the class by coming into a comfortable cross-legged seated position where you will focus on your breath, thoughts of gratitude, and being present to God. Tekla's calm, gentle voice will lead you through a series of feel-good stretches to warm up your body and release any tension you may be holding in your neck or back. Then you'll transition to a plank and chest lift series to work your entire core, shoulders, chest, and glutes. Build strength in your legs with side lunges, Lunge 2, reverse Lunge 2, side reach, calf raises, and a full squat. As you lie in reclined inner thigh stretch for the long hold, allow the words of the Surrender Novena prayer to sink into your heart, mind, and soul. The Scriptures throughout the class will awaken in you a spirit of trust in God, and the meditation during the final resting pose will invite you to place your anxiety and stress in Jesus' loving arms.

Are tight hips preventing you from walking, running, and moving with ease? Stretch and strengthen your hips and hip flexors with this 42-minute Level 2 workout. You'll flow through postures and exercises like hip circles, pike split, low lunge, squats, elevated chest lift on toes, lunges, open arabesque, standing linked backbend, and more that not only target your hips but also work your entire body from head to foot. Live! from Home: Hip Hip Hooray is a quick way to get your heart pumping, build strength and balance, and loosen tight muscles. Feel free to make modifications as necessary to fit your skill level—it's better to feel a gentle stretch than to push yourself to the point of strain or pain. The Scriptures and meditations remind you that we need to work on patience in this fast-paced world.

Get ready to work your core, glutes, and inner and outer thighs in Live! from Home: Feel the Burn. This lively 55-minute class has it all: breathwork, stretches, crunches, planks, leg lifts, lunges, pushups, tricep extensions, quad strengtheners, and unique exercises that utilize a small fitness ball (or block) to engage every muscle in your body. Whether you're eking out the last rep or flowing between standing, kneeling, prone, and supine postures, there's never a dull moment in this Level 1 workout. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to listen more intently for God's voice and challenge you to be more willing to accept God's will no matter how it is delivered to you.

Do you want to enhance your body's ability to burn fat? Grab a set of 1–5-pound weights and join Betsy for this 55-minute resistance training class. From squats and deadlifts to rows, tricep extensions, V-sit, and more, you'll perform dynamic exercises while holding weights, giving your entire body an incredible workout. Even if you choose to not use weights, Live! from Home: Fat Burner will get your blood flowing and make your muscles burn. The Scriptures and meditations give you time to reflect on how you fill your days and encourage you to seek and do God's will.

One of the unique benefits of Pietra Fitness is that every workout stretches and strengthens not only your body but also your mind and your soul. If you need some extra motivation and courage to face the big and little struggles of daily life, Live! from Home: Makin' Waves will give you the boost you need. You'll begin this 36-minute Level 1 class calming your mind and nervous system with deep breathing and thoughts of gratitude and Christ. As your body relaxes and the bodily prayer verse reminds you that God can make all things new, you'll easily flow into dynamic exercises and postures like lunges, leg circles, and open arabesque with energy and focus. The Scriptures and meditation help you reflect on the way you handle difficult situations and invite you to surrender to God's Holy Will.

Proper form and alignment can be the difference between an okay workout and an excellent workout, or between an injury and a strong, healthy body. That's why we started our Back to Basics classes—to teach you proper form and alignment for fundamental Pietra Fitness postures. With cues and tips and reminders as to which muscles you are working, Betsy will guide you through this 38-minute Gentle workout, helping you perfect posture pose and high lunge. And that's not all. Calf raises, heel walks, and other exercises will challenge your balance and engage all your muscles. Light twists, bends, and folds will gently stretch your body, helping you sit and stand taller. The Scriptures and meditations will open your eyes to God's incredible love for you and invite you to allow Him into your heart even more.Whether you're new to Pietra Fitness or you've been doing Pietra Fitness for a while, you can benefit from our Back to Basic classes. Look for more of these workouts in our online studio or join us live on Friday.

Fast-paced flows, squats, lunges, and tough sequences that will throw your balance for a loop and have your legs burning give this challenging Level 1 class its name. Whether you're stretching long in pike split and reverse lunge 2 or making small pulsing movements in a squat, Live! from Home: Leg Day will strengthen all the muscles in your legs, glutes, and core. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to reflect on how you spend your days and will inspire you to make good use of your time.

Muster up some courage and give this difficult Level 1 class a try! After warming up your body with deep breathing, feel-good stretches, and pike pose, you'll flow right into squats, lunges, open arabesque, leg lifts, revolved arabesque, and other compound exercises that challenge your balance, endurance, and strength. Don't get discouraged if you struggle through some of the moves—listen to your own body, and keep working at it. As you wind down from this 50-minute workout, the Scriptures and meditations encourage you to reflect on how well you face the demands of your every day and invite you to embrace a spirit of courage in every area of your life.

Do you want to shape and tone your waist, improve your posture, and get more bang for your workout? Live! from Home: Waist Cincher is the class you need. Targeting the entire core, with a special focus on the obliques (the muscles up and down the sides of your abdominals), this Level 1 class incorporates a 9-inch exercise ball (or block) to help you engage your inner thighs while doing crunches, work your arms and shoulders while doing squats, and fire up your obliques while doing leg lifts. Get ready to lunge, bend, and work your way to a stronger, longer, and healthier you. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and remind you how of the incredible ways He works in your life.

If you are looking to strengthen the core, build stability, or work on your posture, you will love this ballet-inspired class that focuses on the lower body. Like all Pietra Fitness classes, From Home: Ballet Circuit 1 begins with offering intentions and prayer. You’ll start the warmup with a sequence of leg exercises and wrap it up with an Intense Hamstring Stretch with a Revolved Angle Pose. The Circuit will take you through a dynamic and energizing workout. The workout begins with relevés, followed by plié on toes, planks while lifting the legs, pushup, clamshells, an Arabesque series, and then passés. You will repeat that circuit two more times picking up the speed. Not sure yet if you want to give it a try? You may want to think again! Regularly practicing this class will not only help improve your posture and strengthen the core, but it will also aid in weight loss, muscle definition, and increase your flexibility. You won’t need a tutu or ballet slippers but have a chair handy to act as your barre and a small ball or rolled-up towel.

If you are looking for a workout that not only lengthens the muscles in the core but strengthens them as well, then Live! From Home: Long & Strong is for you! You will start on your back for deep breathing and gratitude, and then up to seated to warm up the spine in all ways. In the workout you will work the core in V-sit, Modified Reverse Plank (with an extra tough, surprise added in that really works the abdominals), bicycles to work the obliques, lower abdominal leg lifts, Half Back-bend on toes then Roll-ups to standing. Whew!!!! If that’s not enough, Jill takes you through some standing, strengthening lunges and revolved lunges. Your body will thank you for the Long Hold in Hip Release. The beautiful prayers and Scripture are on the Blessed Trinity and God's love as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Whether you're looking for an early morning workout to jump-start your day or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this 35-minute class is sure to deliver. After easing into Live! from Home: Revitalize with deep breathing, side bends, forward folds, and other moves that loosen up your entire body and promote stress relief, you'll flow right into dynamic moves such as lunges, twists, angle pose, arabesque, elevated chest lift on toes, and more that challenge your balance and engage every muscle in your body. By the time you finish this Level 1 workout, you will be moving better, feeling stronger and more energized, and motivated to take on the rest of the day. The Scriptures and meditations will open your eyes to God's infinite love for you and invite you to allow his tender love into your heart.

Give your leg some attention in this 45-minute Level 1 class. After warming up your body with deep breathing and exercises to stretch your sides, back, hips, and shoulders, you will transition right into a variety of postures that target all the muscles in your legs and glutes. With basic moves like low and high lunges, squats, and Lunge 2, and more challenging and targeted exercises like revolved arabesque, leg curls, donkey kicks, and more, Live! from Home: Base Builder is the perfect way to build strength and endurance in your lower body. The Scriptures and meditations throughout the workout remind you to do small things with great love, giving yourself to others through smiles, words of encouragement, and attention.

Explore the Core is a 45 min. class designed to build core muscle groups while improving posture and increasing flexibility. You will go through a series of exercises that strengthen the abdomen and back muscles, developing greater core strength and stability. The meditations help you to contemplate the Holy Spirit as wind and fire as noted in Scripture.

Want a full body workout that pays special attention to the shoulders, arms, and upper back? Then Upper Body is the class for you. In this 46 min. workout, you will begin on your back with deep breathing and gratitude for all of God’s many blessings. You will continue the warm-up in a seated posture then move into a series of planks, push-ups, lunges, and flows. The flows take on a faster pace as you progress through the class incorporating upper body work in the different poses. Your shoulders are one of the most frequently used muscle groups in the upper body and you engage them whenever you use your arms to lift, push, pull, carry groceries, etc... You will appreciate strengthening all the muscles in your shoulders, arms and upper back as move more easily in your day. Before hitting the wind down, Jill works your balance and strength. The Scriptures and meditations focus on desiring God and holiness, filling you with the eagerness to want to desire God.

We all have our days when we feel down or have lost our spark. But there are always blessings and reasons to rejoice; we sometimes just need to be reminded. Live! From Home: Rejoice is an effortful Level 1 workout that works the entire body in just 30 minutes while reminding us how much God loves us and He loves us with great joy! Jill takes us through a series of movements while seated, kneeling, and standing. It is a whole-body workout that culminates into a restful wind down focusing on God’s Love. We have every reason to rejoice!!

During these days of quarantine, we have instructors working hard to bring you videos from home! Despite a few technical glitches, Tekla does a great job of offering a class that calms the mind and nervous system, while strengthening the body and soul. This combination brings renewal back to the body which is the foundation for building resilience.Building resilience helps us to bounce back from difficult situations like the one we are experiencing now. In fact, we can actually flourish during these times when we learn to trust in Our Lord's Mercy and show mercy to others. Are you ready to build resilience?

Want a full body workout? The compound exercises in this class target and utilize multiple major muscle groups and joints so you can work your entire body in just 36 minutes. You will begin Easter: Resurrection sitting in a cross-legged seated position, calming your mind and nervous system with deep breathing and thoughts of gratitude. Immediately fire up your core by sitting back on your sitz bones and incorporating different arm and leg movements that challenge your balance and engage all the muscles in your midsection. Finish warming up with a few gentle stretches and side bends before coming to your hands and knees to work your glutes, hamstrings, and hip flexors. Come to plank, engaging your core, shoulders, back, and quads, and then open up your chest with elevated chest lift on toes. Lunge 2, Open Arabesque, and more will test your stability and leave you feeling like you just got an excellent workout. Wind down with Hip Release and feel-good stretches that will loosen up tight muscles and increase your range of motion. The Scriptures and meditations will open your eyes to the reality of what Jesus did for you when he rose from the dead, filling you with immense joy and newness of life.

Your hips allow you to sit, stand, walk, run, dance, and kick. While your hip joints can withstand these repeated movements and everyday wear and tear, they're not indestructible. Thankfully, the stretching and strengthening exercises in Lent: Hip-Top Shape are one way to restore joint mobility, keep your hips strong, and relieve hip pain. You will begin this 33-minute workout in a comfortable cross-legged seated position, practicing deep breathing and focusing on the many blessings in your life. After a short warm up to loosen and gently stretch your muscles, you will flow right into a series of half squats, raising your arms to get your upper back and shoulders involved. Transition into low lunge for a deep stretch on your inner thighs, and then work your hips with a sequence of fire hydrants. You will spend the rest of the class on the floor, but don't let that fool you. Your hip joints, glutes, quads, hamstrings, and inner thighs are about to go to work. Wind down with feel good stretches on the muscles you just engaged—which are probably burning—and then relax into hip release for the long hold. A few final stretches and twists will have you comfortably walking, running—maybe skipping—into the rest of the day. The Scriptures and meditations will remind you of the purpose of Lent and invite you to make changes in your life so you can draw closer to God.

Whether you prefer Gentle, Level 1, or Level 2 classes, the exercises and poses in Lent: Core-rific can be modified to meet—or challenge—your current fitness level. As with all Pietra Fitness classes, you will ease into the class by calming your mind and nervous system with deep breathing and thoughts of gratitude. Warm up your body with gentle stretches that will release tension and start to build internal heat for the workout. After a brief flow to standing, you will transition back down to the mat for slow bicycles, side crunches, V-sit, and other waist-cinching moves that will work your entire core. Wind down with a long inner thigh stretch that will get at the connective tissue and fascia deep in your muscles, and relax with a few other feel-good stretches. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to examine your attitudes toward things, events, other people, God, and yourself so you can be intentional about what you're fasting from during Lent.

A swan dive is a compound exercise that works your back, core, glutes, hamstrings . . . really, your entire body. Lent: Swan Dive is loaded with swan dives—over 15—and other dynamic moves that will give you the full-body workout you've been looking for. You will begin this 32-minute class in a cross-legged seated position, working on your breath and calling to mind the many blessings in your life. Warm up by gently stretching and releasing tension in your neck, back, chest, arms, sides, and hamstrings. For the rest of the workout, you will alternate between a series of swan dives and poses such as Lunge 2, angel pose, plank, half squat, and more. Wind down with a long inner thigh stretch that will relieve any tightness deep in your muscles. End this invigorating class with a few final stretches and twists before relaxing in quiet pose. The Scriptures and meditations will remind you of God's incredible mercy and forgiveness and invite you to extend that same mercy and forgiveness to others.

This 30-minute workout may look easy, but don't let your first impression fool you. Begin Theology of the Body: Glutes & Legs standing in posture pose, focusing on your breath and the many blessings in your life. A series of forward folds, gentle stretches, half-squats, and shoulder rolls will help you warm up your body and release any tension that you may have in your neck, shoulders, back, and hamstrings. Flow to pike and then perform a series of chest lifts to open up your chest and strengthen the muscles in your core and back. Come to prone (face-down) position—but don't get too comfortable. For the rest of the workout you will be doing multiple leg lifts and lunges, toning your hamstrings, quads, and glutes. Don't be surprised if your legs feel a little wobbly by the time you finish your last rep. Wind down with a long, deep hip stretch, gentle backbend, and final twist, which should feel good throughout your entire body. The Scriptures and meditation during this class will help you reflect on what it means to be a human being and will bring you comfort during times of solitude.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

You don't need to do dozens of crunches in order to tone your midsection—and TOB: Twists proves that. You will begin this 30-minute workout on your back, focusing on your breath and all the things you are grateful for. This is a great way to calm your mind and body so you can detach from the craziness of everyday life to concentrate on the workout. After a full-body stretch, you will transition right into bicycle, targeting your upper and lower abs, as well as your obliques. Work your entire core with a balance pose on your hands and knees, and then flow into a dynamic series of lunges, planks, sides planks, and twists. Another balance pose, this time while standing, will work your quads and lower abs. Side bends, back bends, twists, and other stretches throughout the workout will counterbalance the muscles that you are strengthening. As your recline in inner thigh stretch for the long hold, the Scripture and meditation remind will you that it is only by giving of ourselves that we truly feel fulfilled and happy.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

If you're looking for a 30-minute back routine that not only stretches and strengthens your back but also works your entire body, you found your ideal class. Begin TOB: Back standing in posture pose, focusing on your breath and calling to mind a few blessings in your life. After a short warm up that will immediately activate the muscles in your back and stretch the sides of your body, you will come to hands and knees while you arch and round your back, stretching and strengthening your entire core. Increase stability in your shoulders with a unique shoulder series, and then fire up your legs with squats. (Raise your arms for an added challenge and to engage your back even more.) Once you transition down to the mat, planks, side planks, chest lifts, lat pull-downs, reverse planks, and more will recruit every muscle in body. Wind down with postures that stretch your chest, inner thighs, hip flexors, and hamstrings to leave you feeling fit, flexible, and fabulous. The Scriptures and meditation in this workout offer a beautiful explanation of the body's ability to express love.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

Is tightness or pain in your back preventing you from doing everyday activities? Increase your spinal mobility and get your body feeling better with TOB: Angle Pose / Side Body. You will begin this calming 30-minute class standing in posture pose, being mindful of your breath and the many blessings in your life. Warm up with postures that help you release any tension you may have in your neck, shoulders, back, and legs, and that stretch the sides of your body. When your body is nice and loose, you will flow into a series of planks and chest lifts to strengthen your entire core and upper back. Transition into lunge 2 to activate the muscles up and down your legs, and incorporate arm movements to get your arms, shoulders, and back involved. If you have tight hips and hamstrings, you will really enjoy the exercises that stretch these joints and muscles. You can also expect to spend some time throughout the workout in angle pose variations, providing a safe, feel-good twist for your spine. The Scriptures and meditation will help you see that the human body—your body—is not something to be ashamed of but a visible sign of your true value and goodness as a person created in the image and likeness of God.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

Because of the natural, everyday wear and tear on our bodies, we can all benefit from restorative workouts like TOB: Restorative. You will begin this relaxing 27-minute Level 1 class standing in posture pose, calming your mind and body with deep breathing and thoughts of gratitude. Warm up with gentle moves that will help you release tension in your neck, shoulders, back, and hamstrings and that loosen up the muscles up and down your spine. Transition to your knees for exercises that open up your chest and hips and stretch the sides of your body. A side extension series will get your blood flowing as you move from side to side, engaging your core and incorporating side bends and leg lifts. The pose for the long hold will increase circulation and feel really good on your back, especially if you use a pillow or block to elevate your hips. Wind down with a series of moves that will stretch your entire body, especially your hamstrings, back muscles, and hips flexors. The Scriptures and meditations in this class invite you to reflect on self-control.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

You will definitely feel the burn with this 30-minute arms and shoulders workout—but with modifications, people of all skill levels can benefit from the exercises in this routine. You will begin class standing in posture pose, working on your breath and calling to mind a few blessings in your life. Loosen up your body by rolling your shoulders, circling your arms, bending and twisting to the side, and folding forward. Once you are warmed up, you will flow from pike to plank to lunge 2, engaging the muscles up and down your legs and in your entire core. Get your upper body involved with two sets of shoulder rotations, bicep curls, and triceps extensions—all while in lunge 2. (For an extra challenge, do these exercises while holding 1–2 lb weights in each hand.) After a series of overhead shoulder raises, you will transition to the mat to give your muscles a quick rest. Then, fire up your shoulders, arms, chest, back, and core with planks and push-ups. When most people work on their arms and shoulders, they tend to forget about the small—but important—muscles in the rotator cuff. A sequence of shoulder raises will target and strengthen these tiny muscles. Tricep dips and another series of planks and push-ups round out this workout portion of this class, leaving you feeling strong. As you wind down and stretch all the muscles that you just worked, the meditation will explain what Theology of the Body is, in plain language, and help you see your body and the bodies of others through new eyes.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

If you're tired of the same old core workout, TOB: Abdominals is your ticket to switching it up. Yes, this 30-minute class incorporates some crunches and planks, but V-sits, revolved angle pose, and other unique exercises will challenge your core in new ways. You will begin this class kneeling, focusing on your breath and the blessings in your life. After warming up your body, you will jump right into a challenging reverse plank series and a few traditional ab-sculpting moves on the mat. Transition to standing for squats and side crunches, targeting your obliques and all the muscles in your legs and glutes. Recruit the muscles in your entire body—and work on your balance—with angle pose, revolved angle pose, and open arabesque. Wind down from this heart-pumping routine by stretching your hamstrings and the muscles in your back, core, and inner thighs. The Scriptures and meditations throughout the class present a divine way to see yourself and others.Like this class? You will love the other videos in the Theology of the Body Series. Experience them all with 21 Days to Greatness, a 3-week plan that will help you become all God created you to be.

Christmas: Total Tone Up isn't just for Christmas morning or the Christmas season. It's the perfect class for days when you need a quick workout that will engage your whole body and fill your soul with awe. You will begin this 35-minute class with deep breathing, focusing on all the blessings in your life. After warming up your body with gentle stretches, you will work your shoulders, back, and entire core in kneeling and seated postures. Recruit the muscles in the rest of your body as you flow to standing and perform a series of twists and side bends. But don't get too comfortable—high lunges, squats, planks, and more will challenge your balance. Whether you have tight hip muscles or not, the longhold will leave you feeling a little more flexible than when you began this class. As you settle into hip release, you are invited to meditate on the joy of Christmas and to reflect on the incredible gift God gave us in Jesus.

Tight hips can not only negatively impact the way you walk but also put unnecessary stress on your back and knees. Release tension in your hips and increase your range of motion with Advent: Hip & Healthy. After a brief warm-up involving deep breathing and stretches that loosen up your neck, shoulders, and back, you will flow through three separate series of lunges. Each series will challenge your balance and work your entire body as your move from planks and chest lifts to lunges and other poses—sinking lower into the positions for a deeper hip stretch. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to draw closer to Mary, Jesus’ mother, as you prepare for Christmas.

Increase your upper body strength and boost your confidence with this 30-minute arms and shoulders workout. You will begin Advent: Armed with Faith calming your mind with deep breathing and feel-good stretches that will lengthen and loosen the muscles in your body. Once you transition into the main part of the workout, you can expect to work your shoulders, triceps, biceps, back, and entire core with overhead presses, pull-downs, planks, push-ups, and more. The Scriptures and meditations throughout this energizing class invite you to reflect on ways that you can bring the people in your life closer to God—especially during Advent.

Persevering through this 30-minute lower body workout will give you strength and stamina to face your daily struggles. You will begin Advent: Tenacious Legs in a comfortable seated position working on your breath and calling to mind the many blessings in your life. After warming up your body with a series of gentle stretches, you will squat and lunge and move your way through a workout that is sure to firm up your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. The Scriptures and meditations will remind you that Advent is the perfect time to begin again, making a real effort to overcome any weaknesses as you prepare your heart for Christmas.

Strengthen your core and take a step back from the hustle and bustle of the Advent season with Advent: Gettin to the Core. You will begin this 29-minute workout focusing on your breath and thinking of all the things you have to be grateful for. After a short warm-up to loosen your neck, shoulders, and back, you will work your entire midsection and shoulders with a series of forearm planks, side planks, push-ups, and backbends. Then engage your quads, lower abdominals, and obliques with challenging V-sits. Wind down in reclined inner thigh stretch, getting to the connective tissue and fascia as you meditate on the meaning of Advent and ways to prepare your heart for Christmas

Is your posture suffering from long hours hunched over at a desk? Love Your Body has the stretching and strengthening moves that will not only open up your chest to counteract rounded shoulders but also rejuvenate your entire being. Your body is a gift, and when you take time to nourish your body with the exercises in this class, you will feel better and move better. The Scriptures and mediations in this 32-minute workout invite you to open your heart to God, who is the source of strength, joy, peace, and love.

Do you feel like you are holding a lot of tension and stress in your body? Easter: Stress Relief will melt that tightness and stiffness away in just 35 minutes. From the minute the class begins, Tekla's soothing voice invites you to relax and focus on the present moment, being aware of God's presence and any limitations you may be feeling in your body. After warming up, Tekla will guide you through postures and movements that will stretch and strengthen your entire body, including your neck, shoulders, chest, back, core, inner thighs, and hip flexors. Don't worry if your body isn't as flexible today—Tekla will give cues so you can modify the exercises. If you want an extra challenge, close your eyes during some of the poses to work on your balance. With Scriptures and meditations that focus on the joy of the Resurrection at Easter, Easter: Stress Relief will replace feelings of doubt, timidity, and melancholy with hope, courage, and happiness.

Fire up the muscles in your entire body and put your balance to the test with Easter: Revival. You will begin this 58-minute workout in a cross-legged seated position, working on your breath, calming your mind, and loosening up your neck, back, shoulders, chest, and hips. And then the fun begins. Chris will keep you moving—and smiling—as you flow through high and low lunges, squats, and leg lifts that target your hamstrings, glutes, and quads. You will also find chest lifts and planks scattered throughout the class that open up your chest, strengthen your back, and work your core. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to consider all that Jesus has done for you—especially in rising from the dead—and encourage you to reflect on what God might be asking of you at this time in your life. By the end of this revitalizing workout, you will be moving better and ready to positively impact the people you encounter today.

If you are looking for a fantastic upper body workout, you will love Upper Body Sculpt. Just as in all Pietra Fitness classes, you will begin this 35-minute routine working on your breath—focusing on the present moment and calming your nervous system. Tara will then guide you through a series of stretches to loosen up your neck, chest, shoulders, sides, and the entire backside of your body before entering into the main focus of the workout. Get ready to strengthen your triceps, biceps, shoulders, chest, core and back with planks, pushups, chest lifts, and more. You will also work your glutes and quads as you do arm work while in lunge 2, and release tension in your inner thighs and hips during the long hold. The Scriptures remind you of the presence of the Holy Spirit within your soul, and Tara teaches you a powerful way to reflect on the words in the meditations.

Lent: Free Flowin' is a challenging Level I workout that stretches and strengthens your entire body in just 30 minutes. After a short warm-up that helps you focus on your breath and engage your core and glutes, Tekla will lead you through fast-paced flows to open up your chest and inner thighs; tone your midsection, shoulders, arms, and back; and build up the muscles in your glutes, quads, and hamstrings. The Scriptures and meditations remind you of the importance of prayer—even Jesus spent time talking with God. By the time you make the sign of the cross at the end of this class, you will be moving better, breathing lighter, and feeling closer to God.

If you have never experienced a Level I class, Rock-Solid Foundation is the perfect workout to start with—especially if you are a busy parent and need a break from the daily chaos. During this balanced 50-minute class, Tekla will talk you through all the postures and movements, making it easy for you to follow along and understand the muscles you are stretching and strengthening. From breathwork and longholds to planks and lunges, Rock-Solid Foundation will help you relax tight muscles, reset your mind and soul, and feel strong all over. The Scriptures and meditations focus on the example of the Holy Family and invite you to think about how you can bring peace into your home.

Shoulders and core and glutes, oh my! This 43-minute total body workout will stretch and strengthen your body from head to toe, increasing your range of motion and filling you with a sense of accomplishment. Get ready to work on your endurance, too, as you perform multiple reps of each exercise. The Scriptures and meditations invite you to reflect on the true meaning—and source—of peace, filling you with tranquility and empowering you to bring peace to everyone you encounter.

Get outdoors with Tara in this balanced 40-minute workout that will refresh not only your body but also your soul. You will begin [Class Title] in a comfortable seated position, working on your breath and releasing any anxieties and worries so you can focus on the present moment, God, and the class. After warming up your body with a series of stretches, Tara will lead you through elevated chest lifts, high lunges, planks, single-leg V-sits, and other exercises—with suggested modifications—that will test your balance and strengthen your shoulders, back, glutes, core, and more. The Scriptures and meditations present rest and relaxation as opportunities to seek God, and they invite you to reflect on how you spend your free time. NOTE: At times it may be hard to hear Tara because of the ocean waves.

Whether you enjoy Gentle, Level 1, or Level II Pietra Fitness classes, Advent: Peace 101 can benefit you, especially if you are familiar with ways to modify poses for your body. This balanced 30-minute class will have you constantly flowing through the strengthening exercises and poses, building heat and hitting every major muscle group. Since the Scriptures and meditations invite you to reflect on filling your heart with peace during Advent, this is a great workout to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas—or anytime you want to foster more peace in your life.

Get your heart rate up as you stretch and strengthen your entire body in Advent: Energy Boost. During this 40-minute workout, you will combine high lunges with chest openers, pike splits with crunches, and more, engaging multiple muscles with each exercise and encouraging your body to work even harder. If you need to modify some of the moves based on your own body, Chris will provide a few options for you throughout the class, making this an effective workout for all skill levels. While the Scriptures and meditations focus on the advent of Christmas, the words are encouraging all year round and will remind you that set apart from God there is no happiness.

Wind down at the end of the day with Night Prayers. The slow, soothing moves and brief daily examen in this class will help you release any physical, emotional, and mental tension and stress you may have been carrying with you throughout the day—filling your body and soul with a sense of peace. By the end of this 25-minute class, your entire being will feel relaxed and prepared for a restful night sleep in God's loving care.

Building upon the basic movements utilized in Gentle classes, this Level I workout will get your blood flowing through an invigorating combination of floor work, standing exercises, and balance postures. Total Body Boost is focused on strengthening and toning your legs, but the quick transitions and longer holds will have your entire body working. This 60-minute class will revitalize not only your body but also your soul as you meditate on God's steadfast love and inexhaustible mercy.

Bend and twist your way to a stronger and more flexible midsection with Core Stability. In this 27-minute class, you will transition between seated, kneeling, and standing postures and flows that safely stretch and strengthen the sides of your body. And because poses such as high lunge, chest lift, lunge II, angle pose, and more utilize muscles in your shoulders, arms, chest, back, glutes, and legs, your whole body will get a good workout and feel energized. By the end of the class, you will surely be filled with happiness and joy—and an increased love of God.

Does your body feel a little stiff when you wake up in the morning? From your neck and your chest to your back and hamstrings, Morning Stretch will loosen up your muscles—giving your entire body a much-needed stretch. You will begin this 21-minute class in a comfortable cross-legged seated position, working on your breath and being grateful to God for the gift of another day. As you flow through low lunges, modified side planks, half backbends, and other postures and exercises that lengthen your muscles, you will pause to meditate on a prayer that St. Francis used to praise God. By the time you finish this workout, you will be moving easier and poised to praise God with your entire being throughout the day.

Twists are great for strengthening the muscles up and down your spine, improving posture, and increasing flexibility so you can perform everyday movements with ease. Tone & Twist leads you through several series of safe and effective twists that will work and stretch your entire core while engaging other muscles in your body for stability. You will also find pushups and postures that stretch your chest, legs, and hips. With Scriptures and meditations that remind you of your dependence on God and invite you to ask Him for whatever you need for the day, this 27-minute workout is a powerful way to start your morning.

A refreshing class that will help you improve your strength and flexibility while melting away the tension. Being outdoors reveals God’s beauty, glory, power, and wisdom and shows His loving care for us. It’s appropriate that the meditation is on the Feminine Gift of Beauty.

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