Fitness and Recreation
The Boston Conservatory has a unique relationship with Northeastern University that offers students the option to purchase a 9-month Fitness and Recreation Membership to their fitness facilities. The facilities are located on Northeastern's campus just a few blocks away from the Conservatory.
Complete this online form to sign up for a membership.
ALL STUDENTS (regardless of whether you live on- or off-campus) have the OPTION to purchase the Fitness and Recreation Membership.
The membership fee is $325 for 9 months (September 1 to May 31) and provides access to the following:
- Marino Center, offering a variety of equipment including stair-climbers, treadmills, upright and recumbent exercise bikes, cross-country ski machines, rowing ergometers, elliptical climbers, basketball courts, track, sauna and locker rooms
- Cabot Gym, offering an indoor pool
- Access to all fitness classes: Students must register for these classes which cost a small one-time fee.
Please visit www.campusrec.neu.edu for more detailed information about locations, hours, classes, and equipment.
For more information about the Fitness & Recreation Membership, please contact:
Beth Grampetro
Director of Wellness Services
Student Center
24 The Fenway
Phone: 617-912-9260
Fax: (857) 207-3260
bgrampetro@bostonconservatory.edu
On-Campus Recreation
Yoga for Performing Artists (credit-bearing elective)
- Reduce stress
- Calm your mind
- Relax tight muscles
- Enhance performance
- Increase energy
- Build strength
Yoga for Performing Artists is a credit-bearing course, available free of charge to students, faculty, and staff. Please see the Registrar for information about registering for this class.
Instructor Information
Kristen Reinhardt, yoga instructor (RYT-200), has been teaching yoga for five years and practicing for over ten. She has taught yoga to musicians and non-musicians in the Boston and San Francisco areas. In the past, Kristen has served as Director of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute Music and Consciousness program at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA. Having taught yoga to musicians and being a musician herself, she crafts her classes in order to serve the unique needs of each musician. Her teaching style and classes are influenced by Kripalu, vinyasa, and yin yoga. In addition to teaching yoga, she is the Research Coordinator for Sat Bir Khalsa, Ph.D. at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. Kristen holds a bachelor's of music in opera singing from Boston University and is working toward a PhD in clinical psychology. Her dream and aim is to help decrease the symptoms of performance anxiety through yoga and help musicians play and sing with more ease and joy.
Alexander Technique: One-on-One
The Alexander Technique is a method for analyzing movement patterns, releasing tension, and relieving pain. Students learn to change movements that interfere with performance and comfort. They increase self-awareness and find practical ways to manage everyday stress and rediscover their natural poise.
Students can sign up for free 15-minute sessions on two days each month. Students can use the time to explore performance and practice issues, to treat and/or prevent stress and injury, and to release unneeded tension.
For the Spring 2012 semester, sessions will available at 31 Hemenway on Wednesdays, from 11AM – 1PM (Room 004) and 1 – 2:30PM (Room 001) on these dates:
January 25; February 8 & 22; March 7 & 21; April 4 & 25
Students can sign up by e-mailing Karen Marshall at karensmarshall@yahoo.com.
Instructor Information
Karen Marshall has been a certified Alexander Technique teacher for more than 11 years. She works with individuals, leads group workshops, and teaches multi-session classes. She also provides ergonomic consultations for businesses.
Yoga (non-credit)
A drop-in yoga class will be available for all students each week. For the Spring 2012 semester, classes will be held on Thursdays from 10-11:30AM at 1112 Boylston Street, room 3B.
Students from all divisions and with all levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Instructor Information
Liz Hayes received her RYT 200 Hour Training at Joschi Yoga Institute in NYC. Her classes encourage students to mindfully challenge their bodies and explore new territory, incorporating energetic and creative sequences that are inclusive of and accessible to everyone from beginners to those with a long-term, regular practice. Her current philosophy for students is simple: keep showing up on your mat and be open to whatever transpires. Liz teaches Voice and Speech in the Theater Division and believes in a strong mind/body/breath connection for aspiring performers both onstage and off.Boston-Area Recreation
Looking for ways to get active off campus? Check out the links below!
