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GloryOGA & FITNESSh.g2011 Offerings at Trinity
Mixed Level Yoga Classes:
· Tuesday and Thursday Mornings 9:00 – 10:15 am
· Thursday Afternoon 5:30 – 6:30 pm - Gentle Yoga
· Wednesday Night 7:45 – 8:45 pm
These classes offer an opportunity both for the beginner with a basic level of fitness and for those who have previously practiced yoga. Yoga improves flexibility & strength while helping to reduce the risk of injury by engaging opposing muscle groups. Classes concentrate on the use of breath, posture, and refining form in a series of asanas (postures). A yoga mat, towel and water bottle are suggested to bring to class (limited # of mats available). Yoga is best practiced barefoot in loose fitting comfortable clothing. Tuesdays and Thursdays classes meet on the second floor above Preschool rooms, Wednesday evening class meets in Heritage Gym.
Costs: Yoga $5 per class or $15 per month – 1 class time, $25 per month – 2 class time option, $45 per month 3 class time option.
Instructor: Jennifer Means contact at 914-4894 or gloryoga@gmail.com
Top 10 Reasons to try Yoga
1. Increased flexibility and reduced risk of injury. Each yoga pose targets specific muscles while also keeping them warm and limber, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing the risk of injury.
2. Focused breathing and concentration. A primary component of yoga is the rhythmic breathing. Taking full, complete breaths makes it easier to relax and center the mind, and is believed to have other therapeutic effects.
3. The mind-body connection. Rather than mindlessly going through the motions, yoga requires you to focus all of your energies on performing each movement precisely. This benefits both the mind and body.
4. Greater strength and stamina. More vigorous forms of yoga, promote strength and stamina as well as flexibility and relaxation.
5. Fewer muscle imbalances. Those who are new to yoga may notice muscle and flexibility imbalances throughout the body. Yoga poses are designed to help correct these imbalances over time.
6. Better balance and stability. Balancing poses require you to engage the core stabilizer muscles, which can help improve overall stability.
7. Improved posture. Yoga poses strengthens and opens tight areas such as the shoulders and muscles of the upper back, which is necessary for good posture.
8. Greater body awareness. Yoga requires you to contract and/or relax specific muscles as you stretch into each pose, thereby increasing awareness of the body’s strengths and weaknesses.
9. Stress reduction. Yoga helps soothe the mind and lower stress levels by focusing the mind on the moment and the movements rather than on external distractions.
10. Cross-training benefits. Yoga combines flexibility, strength training and balance to create a mind-body activity that is a perfect addition to any fitness regimen.
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