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Healthy Pursuits provides a variety of mind and body fitness classes and wellness workshops, all aimed to support your health through a connection from the inside out. The goal of each class is to enable students, faculty and staff of the Auraria Campus to lead a healthier and less stressful lifestyle.
FALL 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE
Please see below for fitness class details
Remember to visit the Campus Recreation Desk (Auraria Event Center 108) to activate your class pass for the semester.
- Healthy Pursues class pass must be activated before attending your first class.
- Classes are drop-in only, no reservations needed.
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
Mat Pilates
Noon – 1 p.m.
Jillian
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Hatha Yoga
2- 3 p.m.
Megan
Tivoli 444
Restorative Yoga
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Megan
Tivoli 444
Hatha Yoga
Noon – 1 p.m.
TBA
Tivoli 444
Rowdy H.I.I.T
2-3 p.m
Zavon
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Zumba
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Cathy
Event Center Lobby (PE 116)
Cycle/Barre
Noon – 1 p.m.
Aimee
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Zumba
2-3 p.m.
Cathy
Event Center Lobby (PE 116)
Kickboxing *Starts Wednesday September 2
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Victoria
Event Center Lobby (PE 116)
BootCamp
Noon – 1 p.m.
Lemmy
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Mat Pilates
2-3 p.m.
Jillian
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Restorative Yoga
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Megan
Tivoli 444
Cycle/Barre
Noon – 1 p.m.
Aimee
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Mat Pilates
1 – 2 p.m.
Jillian
Fitness Loft (PE 201)
Class Descriptions
This class is designed to bring you the best of both worlds, Indoor Cycling and Barre. 25 Minutes of each will give you a total body workout that will increase your endurance and help you sweat off the long week’s stress. No cycle or barre experience needed.
This class provides a full body workout! Get ready to challenge yourself in an upbeat and welcoming environment. A wide range of equipment will be used to provide the ideal workout. This class is open to all fitness levels
This class blends martial arts technique with dynamic movement to teach proper kickboxing form while building strength, endurance, and confidence. You’ll learn striking combinations, footwork, and defensive blocks, all while boosting your stamina through targeted core and total-body exercises.
This dynamic full body workout will have you working hard while having tons of fun. Participants will go through a variety of exercises that will provide a full body workout that will keep you coming back for more!
Join us for a Latin and world rhythm dance fitness party that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style workout.
Restorative yoga invites us to unwind, relegate and breathe deep into the sanctuary of our bodies. Take an hour to reset from the busy hustle with grounded and supported postures. The pace of class is slow, intentional, and utilizes props including blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters to
relax deeper and release built up tension. Class is suitable for all levels. Come as you are
This all levels mat Pilates class is designed to help you stand taller, build a stronger core, and move with intention. Each class you can expect a full body workout using traditional Pilates principles, with props occasionally incorporated. Whether you’re new to Pilates or have a tried and true practice, this class will have you leaving stronger and feeling more connected to your body.
Hatha translates from Sanskrit to English as HA- Sun and THA- Moon. Through an hour of guided asana postures, the balancing of the two sun and moon energies
within oneself will be cultivated. Some poses will be challenging to honor the heat and fierceness
of the sun. Some poses will be gentle to honor the lunar softness of the moon. Life asks us to
embody so many different energies to navigate our experiences and learning how to intentionally
embody our energy is a powerful tool practiced in Hatha Yoga. Class is suitable for all levels.
Come as you are!
Meet your instructors
Get to know the Healthy Pursuits Team
Cathy P.
Zumba Instructor
Cathy is a licensed Zumba® Instructor (2010). She is a former member of Joda & Friends, African Dance and Drumming. Participants will dance to a variety of rhythms: merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, bollywood and pop. Cathy encourages people to find their own expression of dance in her class.
Jillian W.
Mat Pilates Instructor
My name is Jill, or on socials you can find me as Breakfast and Pilates. I am a Michigan native and an all around active gal - running, tennis, pickleball, yoga, pilates, paddle boarding are some of my favorite hobbies. I have a Mat Pilates certification as well as Pre/Postnatal, and I believe movement should be accessible and fun, so when you're in my class you will be pushed to new limits and find new confidence! Let's move together.
Aimee B.
Cycle/Barre Instructor
A former student on the Auraria Campus. Aimee's passion for fitness comes from her physically fit parents, and a 30-year background in dance. Aimee loves to stay active with strength training, HIIT workouts, yoga, and indoor cycling! She is also passionate about cooking and nutrition, especially after the birth of her two children. Teaching fitness is truly the joy in Aimee's life; she hopes she can inspire and spread that to all those who participate in her classes.
Megan S.
Yoga Instructor
Megan’s journey with yoga began with a deep calling to heal and reclaim her life after years of struggle with cyclical habits, anxiety, and depression. Through the practice, she found a union of mind, body, and spirit that allowed her to tap into her infinite potential and become the co-creator of her reality. Megan fosters spaces for others to discover their true nature and expand into their fullest selves. In her classes, students are invited to ground down, breathe deep, and move through their practice with intention.
Lemmy W.
Bootcamp Instructor
Zavon K
Rowdy H.I.I.T Instructor
Zavon was a personal trainer at a few commercial gyms as well as a few physical therapy offices for about 4 years before coming to MSU Denver to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist. His reason for getting into this field is to help anybody, and everybody achieve their goals no matter where they are in their fitness journey.
FALL 2026 WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Join us the first Tuesday of each month for engaging sessions with experts in various wellness areas
Register for a wellness workshop
Fall 2026 Wellness Workshop Information
September 1, 11 a.m.- noon (Virtual)
More intense and goal-driven activity like running faster, jumping higher, enduring longer require a nutritional base to support these performance goals. Join Nicole Thompson, MS, RDN who is an adjust professor with the MSU Denver Nutrition Department for a conversation on how to fuel these performance goals.
October 6, 2026. 11 a.m.- noon
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), 111- Tour Room
When we are intentional about our breathing, we can have an influence over calming our nervous system and reducing stress. Join MSU Denver alumnus, David Tencer, for an introduction to Vedic Meditation and its evidenced-based approach to improving brain, body and mind functioning.
November 3, 2026. 11 a.m.- noon
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), 111- Tour Room
Nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing, come learn the basics of balancing a healthy plate. Join Natalie Nowak, Registered Dietitian at the Health Center at Auraria for an informative conversation around a topic that can oftentimes be overwhelming
December 1, 2026. 11 a.m.- noon
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), 111- Tour Room
Creativity can reduce stress, support well-being, and build connection. Join Dr. Jennifer Schwartz from the MSU Denver Counseling Center for an engaging conversation and an opportunity to explore your creative side. No artistic experience required!
Questions? Contact Us
Phone:
303-615-1500
Email:
[email protected]
Location:
Auraria Event Center, Suite 108
1255 10th Street Plaza
Denver, CO 80204