Stay healthy during quarantine with these virtual workout classes – Anchorage Daily News

There is more to staying healthy than social isolation and hoarded hand sanitizer. Through the power of platforms including Facebook Live, Zoom and YouTube, local gyms and exercise studios are bringing workouts to your living room. Whether you need a high-intensity session to punch away that cabin fever or if you want to meditate through the madness, there is a wide variety of virtual workouts available.

Ashtanga Vinyasa and Restorative – This is an introduction to the Ashtanga primary standing series of poses. The virtual class will focus on linking together postures and creating a flowing dynamic movement. The class will close with restorative postures. Namaste North recommends this class to those who want to learn the Ashtanga Vinyasa and standing sequence. $8. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28. (namastenorthak.com)

Cleanse and Create in a Crisis – This online workshop is for women who are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. There will be a focus on Ayurvedic lifestyle concepts and natural health. The workshop will include meditation, visualization and coaching. $50. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29. (facebook.com/pg/openspacealaska)

Core Connection – This class focuses on strengthening the core using traditional and non-traditional yoga movements. Instructor Sandy Walters advises prior knowledge of basic yoga poses and alignment. Namaste North recommends having a computer with audio, a non-carpeted space that is free from interruption and a mat and blocks to fully experience this class. $8. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. (namastenorthak.com)

Deha Yoga – Deha Yoga will be uploading new classes to their YouTube channel every few days during the quarantine. (dehayoga.com)

Flatten The Curve and Flatten Your Abs – Studio One VASIE Pilates is offering 14 days of free access to online pilates classes. The package includes live pre-recorded classes, tips and tutorials. After the free trial expires, you may continue access with a monthly fee. $10. (pilatesalaska.com)

Home Work-In – Planet Fitness will be streaming daily 20 minutes or less workout sessions through Facebook Live. Sessions will include their trainers and even some surprise celebrity guests. No equipment is needed. 3 p.m. Daily. (facebook.com/planetfitness)

Home Workouts with Ellie – Ellie will be uploading new pilates, TRX, HIIT and mixed workouts daily to her YouTube channel. Most workouts on her channel can be done with minimal to no equipment, although some workouts were made specifically for those with access to TRX straps. Free. (gottstein.elisheva@gmail.com)

Inner Wisdom Flow – Namaste North is offering a free class for those who are unsure about virtual yoga. This class will focus on slow gentle movements with an emphasis on breathing. Instructor Sandy Walters will share knowledge of yoga lineages through words, mantra and meditation. Free. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28.

Insanity with The Alaska Club – The Beach Body: Insanity Workout is an advanced exercise program that involves bodyweight exercises and high-intensity interval training. These classes are only available while they are being streamed. 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. (facebook.com/TheAlaskaClub)

Move with Steph – Studio Pulse Center for Dance and Annex Yoga and Dance Fitness are teaming up to upload daily full-length fitness classes to YouTube. Instructor Stephanie Wonchala hosts these workouts that range from “full body fat blaster” routines to “twerkouts.” Free. Daily until April 3. (facebook.com/studiopulseak)

PE with Ben – Grade-school children are invited to join Mr. Ben, Director of Family Youth and Rec Programming at Alaska Fitness, on Facebook Live for a virtual PE class all weekdays. 10:30-11 a.m. Monday-Friday. (facebook.com/TheAlaskaClub)

Rise and Shine Yoga – This virtual class combines Vinyasa flows with longer held asanas with the goal of building strength and flexibility. $8. 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. (namastenorthak.com)

Streaming Strength – Stacey with the Alaska club will do 10 tracks targeting a specific muscle group for this complete body workout streamed through Facebook Live. The Alaska Club recommends two water bottles or soup cans, a sturdy chair or couch and a towel. 9-10 a.m. Friday, March 27. (facebook.com/TheAlaskaClub)

Superhero Showdown Virtual Run – Suit up at any time in April and participate in a virtual 5K or Little Hero 1.3K. There will be prizes and other goodies to pick up in May. Further information about logging your run will be sent out with registration confirmation. April 1-15. (facebook.com/skinnyravensports)

Viniyoga – Madeleine Morrison, ND will be live streaming Viniyoga sessions at the same time she would if it were in person. Please contact Madeleine for further details. 12-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. (drmaddynd@yahoo.com)

Virtual Yoga – Expert instructors from The Alaska Club and Studio Hot Yoga will lead a virtual yoga class including skills such as breath control, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. 10- 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29. (facebook.com/TheAlaskaClub)

Yoga and Chants – This is a virtual 40 minute, moderately paced yoga class ending with chants led by Sandy Walters. Free. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Friday, March 27. (namastenorthak.com)

Zumba Fitness – The Alaska Club will be instructing Zumba Fitness through Zoom. Zumba is an interval training fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves to help improve cardiovascular health. Downloading the free Zoom app prior to the class is required. 6-7 p.m. Friday, March 27. (facebook.com/TheAlaskaClub)

If you’d like to have your virtual workout added to this list, please email the details of your event to play@adn.com.