Training and Fitness Center

Apres Ski Flow Yoga at the Training and Fitness Center
Après Ski Flow Yoga occurs on winter Saturdays from 3pm - 4:15pm. Find your center as you enjoy the view in this all-level vinyasa or flowing yoga practice that uses paced breath timed with movement to build an internal heat, to both energize and focus the body. Various salutations may start the practice, followed by a mix of twist, balance, grounded, and heart opening sequences. The class finishes with slower, restorative postures that include hip openers, spinal twists and svasana. Modifications are offered.

Mats are provided. Capacity is limited to 20 people. Preregistering is required for all attendees. (Complimentary for current SMHM and Training and Fitness Center Members.) Online or contact the Fitness Center 802-297-4230.

Show or bring your registration receipt to the teacher when you sign-in at the Training and Fitness Center. This is a yoga class for all experience levels.

Classes offered on Saturdays, November 29, 2025 to April 11, 2026.

Sign up for Après Ski Flow Yoga

Hatha Yoga 101
Starting a yoga practice can occasionally feel confusing or intimidating, particularly for individuals experiencing chronic muscle tightness and physical tension. Fall in love with yoga in this foundational class designed specifically for absolute beginners and those establishing a regular wellness routine. Participants will learn safe structural alignment, rhythmic breathing techniques, and mindful body awareness through a slow, steady sequence of poses that dynamically open the body for freer movement both on and off the mat. Instructors integrate specialized modifications and props to ensure every student experiences optimal comfort and physical release. Intermediate and advanced practitioners looking to refine their fundamental postures are also welcome to attend this supportive session at our fitness center.


Après Ski Yoga
Conclude your day on the mountain with our specialized Après-Ski Yoga sessions, hosted in the comfortable atmosphere of the Living Room. This gentle, all-levels vinyasa-style practice is carefully designed to accommodate everyone, from alpine athletes to casual resort guests. Together, we will flow through sequences engineered to build internal heat, vitality, and metabolic energy while intelligently toning the core and developing balanced muscle strength. It is the perfect therapeutic stretch to recover after a demanding day of outdoor recreation.


Animal Flow Yoga
Incorporate innovative functional movement into your fitness routine with Animal Flow Yoga, a modern bodyweight practice inspired by fluid animal locomotion. This creative, high-energy class offers a dynamic approach to physical conditioning by seamlessly combining structural elements of traditional yoga, ground-based hand balancing, athletic parkour, and progressive calisthenics. It provides an excellent full-body workout that improves agility, core power, and multi-planar flexibility at our premier Vermont sports facility.


Vinyasa and Restorative
Experience a balanced yin-yang approach to mind-body wellness in our integrated Vinyasa and Restorative yoga class. Each session begins with a series of supported structural postures before transitioning into a moderately vigorous vinyasa flow that cultivates physical strength, athletic balance, and deep flexibility. The second half of the class shifts to meditative, restorative postures specifically curated to alleviate stress, reduce tension, and promote profound inner peace. Gentle modifications and posture variations are provided throughout, making this class highly accessible and rewarding for practitioners of all skill levels.

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.

For the most up-to-date information on our class content and schedule, please refer to the master fitness center calendar located above.

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

Mountain Top Yoga
Have you ever experienced the grounding energy of a mountain pose while standing on the summit of an actual mountain? Take a scenic gondola ride up to Southern Vermont's highest peak for a deeply relaxing 90-minute mountain top yoga session. The absolute summit of Stratton Mountain features a one-of-a-kind wooden yoga platform designed to comfortably host outdoor classes in an inspiring, panoramic alpine setting you won't soon forget. This specialized summer wellness program combines professional instruction with fresh mountain air, providing the ultimate mind-body experience in the heart of the Green Mountains.

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.
• Tickets for Mountain Top Yoga are available at the Guest Services Window (unless preregistered). A Fitness Center attendant will be on duty at the entrance to the gondola next to a sign indicating the yoga meeting spot. This attendant will check in all guests, verify payment and provide access to the gondola.
• Loaner mats are available while supplies last. All mats must be returned to the attendant at the base area.
• Rain location is the East Wing of Grizzlys. The attendant will be on duty at the entrance to the base lodge next to the sign indicating the yoga meeting spot. Attendant will direct guests to the indoor yoga space.

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