Faculty & Staff Fitness is supported through the Balanced Dukes program and offers group fitness classes exclusively for faculty & staff at JMU.

The program currently offers YOGA classes held at various locations on campus. These classes will be led by qualified instructors, from within our campus and community. 

Pricing will vary for each block of sessions, depending on number of classes. However, Balanced Dukes will strive to keep prices at a minimum for our faculty & staff. We will provide yoga mats and blocks for participants to check out for the semester, if needed. Reach out to balanceddukes@jmu.edu if you need to borrow equipment.

Registration is required as space will be limited to keep class sizes manageable. The payment information will be included in this email and registration will not be complete until payment is made.

Please see below for some answers to anticipated questions about this program:

How do I register for the Faculty & Staff Fitness Program?

We will send out a registration link for each block of sessions. You will want to use a non-JMU email to set up your account; this will avoid any confusion or issues with any existing access you have to the Iris system.

Why do we have to pay for the Faculty and Staff Fitness program?
This program will require us to hire and pay qualified instructors; payment has been kept minimal to simply cover our costs.
 
Do I have an option to participate in group fitness classes, including yoga, at no cost?
Yes! Faculty and staff (and spouses) are able to participate in group fitness classes offered through UREC at no cost. You can sign up for classes at UREC here: https://www.jmu.edu/recreation/activities/group-exercise/index.shtml 

Can students participate?
No, this program is exclusively for Faculty and Staff.
 
Can part-time faculty & staff participate?
Yes! All faculty and staff are welcome to register for this program.
 
Can someone attend a class if they didn’t register?
No, all participants must be registered, sign a waiver, and pay the registration fee. Instructors will have a list of participants and will not be able to allow any drop-ins for classes.
 
Do I need to bring my own yoga mat?
You are certainly allowed & encouraged to bring your own mat! However, if you do not have a yoga mat, you can check one out for the semester from the Balanced Dukes program. We also have a limited supply of yoga blocks that can be checked out as well. If you need to borrow a yoga mat or blocks, please email Balanced Dukes - balanceddukes@jmu.edu 
 
Where will the classes be?
Classes will be held at various locations on campus – a schedule will be sent to all registered participants.
 
Will other group fitness classes be offered?
That is certainly our hope, stay tuned!

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Tara Torkelson, Coordinator of Employee Well-Being | torkeltb@jmu.edu | 540-568-5533