New Yoga and Pilates Reformer Classes Stretch Crystal Cruises' 2012 Wellness Options

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Year's resolution to get in shape?  Crystal Cruises is combining fitness with world exploration on more than a dozen 2012 international cruises offering expanded Pilates and yoga programs, including Pilates Reformer, starting in January.  Dedicated instructors from such high-profile institutions as Equinox gym, LA's Jonathan Club, and NY's Yale Club will teach complimentary classes on both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, on nine sailings each throughout the year.

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Crystal Serenity's group Pilates program utilizes new Pilates Reformer equipment, while Crystal Symphony offers classic floor training utilizing mats, exercise balls, rollers, and other core-strengthening accessories.  Men- and couples-only yoga instruction provides new approaches to more traditional Yoga practices also offered.  Travelers can attend several classes per day during their cruise, or arrange private one-on-one sessions of either interest. 

"Whether it's achieving results without pain, creating a balanced mind and body, or providing detailed attention to each individual's needs, our certified instructors all have motivational philosophies that align with Crystal's approach to creating luxurious, customized and multi-faceted vacation experiences," says Entertainment Manager Chris Corrigall.

The 18 sailings with enhanced fitness instruction include:

World Cruise/Australia, Asia, Trans-Pacific (winter/spring):

• Yoga and Pilates -- Jan 18, Feb 7 and 26, Mar 13 and 31

Caribbean, Central and South America:

• Yoga -- Feb 6 and 20, Mar 3
• Pilates -- Jan 27

Panama Canal:

• Yoga – Apr 21
• Pilates – Oct 31 

Trans-Atlantic:

• Pilates -- Mar 19, May 8, Sept 15, Dec 9

Trans-Pacific (fall):

• Yoga – Nov 25, Dec 8

Every Crystal cruise offers a host of complimentary classes such as stretch, spinning, abs, circuit training/boot camp, and more.  Crystal's fitness center, the only Feng Shui spa and gym at sea, offers state-of-the-art Kinesis strength training equipment, LifeFitness® treadmills with individual flat-screen TVs, cross trainers, recumbent and upright life cycles and steppers, free weights, and other strength-training equipment.  Golf instruction, tennis, Nordic Pole Walking, WALKVEST® Training, personal trainers, and a bevy of dietary choices also give guests extensive opportunities to maintain or enrich their health and fitness regimes while away from home.

For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.

CONTACT:  Mimi Weisband or Susan Wichmann 310-203-4305, [email protected]
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SOURCE Crystal Cruises