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Membership and Certification
 Become a Member of the Internationally Recognized Elite Team of  CALA Aquafit Leaders and Trainers and get CALA Certified.  Training is available throughout the world: Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Israel.  If training is not available in your location, please contact CALA to discuss your requirements.

CALA • 125 Lilian Drive, Toronto, Ontario • M1R 3W6, Canada
Phone: 416-751-9823 • Fax: 416-755-1832 • Toll Free: 1-888-751-9823 (in Canada)


Charlene Kopansky
President and Founder

Ask The Sea Horse
 CALA is available to answers to your Aquafit questions.
 

Charlene's Aquafit
Tip of the Day

Items of Interest

Learn about the Magical Properties of Water and how they are used in Aquafitness

Rob Duncan's Corner:

The future of fitness may be in the pool (Mar. 7, 2011)  Charlene was interviewed by the Globe and Mail.

Benefits of Aquatic Training for Older Adults (Feb. 17, 2011)  Charlene Kopansky interview with ICAA TV   International Council on Active Aging.

Voice Coaching for Fitness Leaders Ms. Jill Cressy 

Passionate People Know is… Music moves the mind, body and spirit

The latest research, out of India, proves what we know about the effectiveness of Vertical Water Training: The Charlene Kopansky Method!

Answering Your Question: When exercising in water, I sometimes feel a pinch at my tailbone. What am I doing wrong?  Answer

CALA Israel Launched December 2010   www.wingate.org.il

 
 
Click here for schedule of Upcoming CALA events.

Kitchener ON - March 23, 24, 25, 2012 

View conference pictures

Canmore AB - April 14-15, 2012

Feedback (commented on Karl ToThe Ito's link)
Kim wrote: "I always enjoy CALA conferences and have the opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. I feel life learnig is important to me. I shared the new ideas with Aqua stick and Hydro rider with my participants and instructors...They loved it and wanted to know who offers these classes. Thank you for an awesome conference in Canmore!!"

CALA extends their appreciation to everyone who made this conference the success it was.  A definite "Out of Body Experience" WOW. Again a great conference that will be hard to top in 2013 (dates TBA). 

Stay tuned for pictures from the conference. Keep checking the upcoming page for future CALA events.
If you are interested in presenting in 2013 contact CALA.

Contact CALA to host this new certification

Click here to open the registration form

Ride the CALA Yoga Wave to tranquility and peace of mind,  through yoga and CALA inspired movements 

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Click on this graphic to load a short video clip of the Aqua Yoga ProgramIMORTANT  #1 The video clip is in FLV (Flash Video format).  FLV video clips can be read by both PC and MAC. Make sure you have Adobe flash load and a player that reads FLV files. 

IMPORTANT #2  CALA does not have technical staff who can provide individual technical support.  Please contact your own technical support person if you require assistance with your system..  The video has been test and does load and run. 


Montreal, QC
When: June 18, 2012
Master Class - Aqua Yoga: Dynamic Movement Experience
Where: Midtown Le Sporting Club Sanctuaire
Presenter: Karl Notargiovanni
Register: Through CALA - 1-888-751-9823

Contact CALA to host this new certification

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 Click here to view information and video clip of the Hydro Rider

  Contact CALA to host or attend a CALA event
View the CALA Upcoming page for the next 
available event.
Click on the picture to go to the Certification page
Contact CALA to discuss other certifications in development. If you are interested in developing a CALA certification, contact CALA to discuss your ideas further.
Purchase your copy of the Aqua Flow DVD through CALA.

 Aqua Flow, a chest deep class integrating the components of core stability, balance, coordination and flexibility.  This workout focuses strongly on the importance of connecting the mind with specific muscular activation.  Participants experience the deep relaxing effect of buoyancy supported and assisted movements and feel the outstanding stabilizing benefits of turbulence and resistance through slow and controlled joint actions.

Get CALA Certified
Vertical Water (required course)
Upon completion you can pick your path

On the graphic below, click on your course choice for a course description
Schedules: Canada East/Central/Quebec pdf doc   Canada West/International pdf doc Fees

For course details, click on the course you are interested in. Courses in development do not have descriptions. Please contact CALA to discuss these courses.

Merchandise through CALA   View additional CALA merchandise
Note: merchandise may not be exactly as shown due to product and inventory changes.

Pool Sound System

 

Take your voice and music to the water.  Contact CALA for more details and prices.   Download information about the new music system.

 Aqua Bells and Fins Details

 Endorsed by Charlene Kopansky, Founder & President of CALA Inc. 

Ryka and AQX  Shoes

 

 Aqua Safety Mat 
Instructor safety  is important. 

Aqua Gym Stick
Available in multiple resistances

H2Owear  H2O Wear Sponsors the CALA Kitchener Conference

Music Tidal Waves 1,2 ,3, African, Celtic Energy

CALA Course Manuals Vertical Waters Training Group Aqua Fitness Water Running and others

CALA Clothing (tops, and pants) - Contact CALA for available items. Items may vary.

Experience some aquafitness

Sports Training
Click here to view a video clip of CALA instructors being put through a water running class.
Water Running VO2Max
(flv format)

Water Running great for 
cross training, bad weather
or out-of-season running.
  

Fun Specialty Classes
Click here to view a video clip (flv format) of Christy Hodder fiddling at a CALA Conference.
Aqua Celtic
(flv format)  

Christy Hodder fiddled as CALA instructors experienced a Celtic Aquafit class. CD is available through CALA. 

Personal Training
Click here to view a video clip (flv format) of Charlene providing Personal Training to Elizabeth (80+years)
PT-Meet Your Personal Needs
(flv format)

Charlene provides personal training for Elizabeth (80+)
 Aqua Personal training is for all ages and abilities.

The above video clips are in FLV (Flash Video format).  FLV video clips can be read by both PC and MAC.
Make sure you have Adobe flash load and turned on, and you have a FLV player loaded. 

  • You can learn more about free Adobe Flash Player at http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ .  Adobe also provides a link to download the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player.

  • For additional information on viewing FLV files do a search on the internet: "view flv files on pc" or "view flv files on mac". There are a number of software available to view FLV files. Some software is free and others you may have to purchase. You accept responsibility for the software you choice. CALA is unable to recommend software nor support your choice. 

WaterWays Fitness Continuing Education TeleClasses

Join top Aqua Fitness and Aquatic Post Rehabilitation experts in a live, 60 or 90 minute TeleClass. Conducted live over regular phones with state-of-the-art teleconferencing technology, every class includes an interactive question and answer period where you can speak directly to instructors if you have a question. If you are not available for the live class you can purchase a recorded version. Explore popular aquatic educational topics from the comfort of your own home!
Earn CALA and Canfitpro CEC’s.  Advance and upgrade your knowledge, ask questions plus connect with new and interesting people. You will also gain valuable teaching tips and awareness of additional resources.  Visit WaterWays Fitness for a current listing of upcoming and recorded sessions.
 Invitation for CALA Members!  
 If you live in or visiting the Toronto area, CALA Members can enjoy a complimentary aquafitness class with WaterWays Fitness.  Class times available:  Thursdays 6:15-7:00pm at Avenue/Lawrence Mondays 8:30-9:15pm at Bayview/Lawrence. For class details and registration visit www.waterwaysfitness.com  RSVP required  For new WaterWays participants Call: 416-485-9593 nancy@waterwaysfitness.com

CALA • 125 Lilian Drive, Toronto, Ontario • M1R 3W6, Canada
Phone: 416-751-9823 • Fax: 416-755-1832 • Toll Free: 1-888-751-9823 (in Canada)
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CALA Partners

Click her to go the the Aquam site http://www.aquam.com Click here to go to the H2O Swimwear site http://www.h2owear.com Click here to go the Splashables Inc. web page http://www.splashables.com/
Click here to go to the Power Music site http://www.powermusic.com Click her to go to the OPA web site http://www.opa.on.ca Click here to go to the HydroWorx web page http://www.hydroworx.com/
Click here to go to the FMG site http://www.FMGonline.ca Click here to go to the Remington Medical site http://www.remingtonmedical.com

 

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