Keeping fit at home

Here’s a guide to keeping fit at home with the support of local fitness instructors. Some offer classes for free; others for varying rates.

To provide interactive sessions, some instructors are using Zoom, a video conferencing platform. You can sign up for and learn how to use Zoom at zoom.us.

Some instructors take payments using Venmo, a PayPal product that lets you make and accept payments online. You can sign up for and learn how to use Venmo at venmo.com.

[Editor’s Note: This list is a work in progress. We’re happy to add information from any instructors working on Shelter Island — simply email us at editor@shelterislandgazette.com]

Callie Atkins

Callie is offering her classes online via Zoom with payment to Venmo, $18/class or 150 for Pack of 10: 

  • Yin Yoga, Monday 5PM
  • Alignment based exercise and yoga, Friday 330PM
  • Yoga flow, Saturday 9AM

Contact Callie Atkins

Susan Binder

Missing those free ZUMBA Gold classes at the Youth Center?

From Facebook | Members of the Shelter Island ZUMBA group back when we could actually meet up for fitness workouts. Thankfully, instructor Susan Binder is offering classes online.

Now you can participate from the comfort of your own home thanks to Susan. To join, all you need is a computer (or smart phone). A Facebook account is helpful, too.

The free classes, which have long been offered through the Town Recreation Department, are intended for anyone looking for a low-impact version of the Latin-based dance fitness workout, Binder says.

Classes take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11AM and are roughly 40 minutes (50 minutes, including check-in time). You can access the live class in two ways:

  • Contact susanbinder@me.com and ask to be added to the Zumba email list; you’ll get a link to the Zoom livestream 
  • Ask to join the Facebook Shelter Island ZUMBA® group; she’ll post the livestream link about 15 minutes before class begins

Heidi Fokine 

Heidi Fokine, used by permission

Heidi is offering several online class options: 

  • Yoga classes through YogaAnytime, use Promo Code – 4668RXX to receive 30-day free trial 
  • Yoga classes via Zoom through The Giving Room studio, Saturdays 9:30AM & Thursdays 5:30PM, $25
  • Free facebook yoga class via Yoga Shanti on Mondays 10:30AM
  • Remote one on one personal energy healing Sharmanic session, contact Heidi to book, $150. 

Learn more about her approach at heidifokineyoga.com

Dawn Hedberg

Dawn Hedberg via shelterislandpilates.com

Email Dawn for a link to her weekly yoga video for the rec center. For students already signed up with Dawn an email with the link will be sent out in the Shelter Island Recreation Department’s weekly email. The class is an easy, slow practice to ease back into a yoga routine. 

Contact Dawn Hedberg

Suzette Smith

Suzette Smith via shelterislandpilates.com

Suzette is offering the following online options: 

  • One on One or Duet classes via Zoom, contact suzette to book  / Pricing information.
  • Mat Pilates class via Zoom, book online  first class is free, $15/class or 5pack for $60, 10 pack for $100 (Please note: if price is an issue please contact Suzette for complimentary Mat Class options)
  • Coming soon, free mediation classes

Find out more about Suzette’s classes at shelterislandpilates.com.

Julia Weisenberg

Julia will create a custom-made video depending on what you wish to work on from home. She’ll work out pricing individually or will barter for gift cards to Stars Café. Learn more about her approach on her YouTube channel

Contact Julia Weisenberg