Sunday is the last day to bring your new or like new books to the Y to support our Annual Book Drive! Together, we can help children in need build home libraries and power their learning potential. Bring your books today! ymcacharlotte.org/events

Our new Small Group Yoga Training classes have launched! All small group training participants now have access to these new classes on Tuesday and Thursday's at 12:15pm at Sara's Y. Do you want to learn yoga but don't know where to start? This is the perfect solution. Working in a small group will give you the chance to work on foundations and alignment and set you up for success to reach your goals.

On your mark. Get set. Go! Time is running out to take advantage of promo code NEWYEAR and save $5 on registration for the 41st Truist (formerly BB&T) Corporate Cup 5K, Half Marathon & Relay. New to road races? The Corporate Cup is perfect for all levels and ages! Make your footprints count on March 7!

Meet Robin, Healthy Living Director and Personal Trainer 1.Favorite Color? Pink 2.Favorite quote? Be a real woman. Support, encourage, compliment and cheer on fellow females, both In business and your personal life. Do It all with an inspiring amount of love and grace. 3.How many years with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte? 6 years 4.What motivates your workouts? I love the feeling of accomplishment after a workout . The bigger motivation comes from a health perspective and knowing that I am doing something good for my body and my mind for long term benefits. 5.Favorite exercise? Shockingly, I really like burpees. 6.What is your YMCA story? Or favorite part of working at the YMCA? My favorite part of working at the Y is the member engagement. From the very first time I had a member tell me all of the health improvements that she had experienced from taking my class 2 x a week, I was hooked and more determined than ever to help others. I want to be their biggest cheerleader as they go through their health and wellness journey. 7.Hidden talents? I’m ambidextrous. Is that even a talent? 8.Favorite Candy? Peanut M&M’s 9.Coffee or no? What a silly question, yes, of course, coffee

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At the Y, we believe all children should have access to books in their home that will help them learn to read and discover their full potential. You can help JANUARY 13 - 26 by donating new or like new books to the YMCA for children ages birth to third grade. Bring your donated books to the Y today and help a child succeed! Learn more >> ymcacharlotte.org/events

Make this decade the ‘Running 20s’ by registering for the 41st annual BB&T Corporate Cup today! Use promo code NEWYEAR by February 1st and receive an additional $5 off your registration for the 5K, Half Marathon or Relay.

The launch of our new class, Yoga Strength, was a huge success yesterday with 44 people joining in on the fun! Yoga Strength is a combination of simple yet challenging yoga flow sequence and weight training all rooted in the mindfullness of yoga. Get ready to breathe, sweat, and move to an upbeat, powerful playlist! #yoga #TheYisMyVillage