Monday, September 26, 2011

Yoga Classes at Frostburg State University

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that builds mental and physical strength, as well as spiritual awareness.  Some of the many benefits include increased muscle tone, flexibility, stress reduction, and pain prevention. Yoga is an excellent option for a variety of different athletes and physical fitness goals.  Cross-training with yoga is especially important for runners because the force of the impact results in chronic knee, back, and ankle pain.  FSU is now offering the following yoga class: 
Monday and Wednesday

October 3 - November 9
12:00 – 1:00pm
Dance Studio, Cordts PE Center Room 106
Cost: $120.00
Registration and payment deadline is Wednesday, September 28.
(A minimum of six participants is needed for this class.)
Participants will need to provide their own yoga mat and a blanket, preferably wool or a tightly woven.
People of ALL fitness levels and yoga experience are welcome and encouraged to take this classes which are appropriate for every---"body."  Yoga students will experience how practicing yoga can focus and calm the mind, reduce stress, promote relaxation, improve physical strength, stamina and flexibility, and bring increased body and breath awareness."
Instructor Alex Jenkins is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with training from the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California.
She teaches vinyasa style, flow yoga classes which includes pranayama (breathing techniques), asanas (yoga postures) and savasana (meditation/relaxation).  Vinyasa translates to "the linking of body movements with breath. 
Send payment and registration to...
Amy Nazelrod

Coordinator 
Activities for Life
Department of Athletics
Frostburg State University
177 Cordts PE Center
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532
301-687-7934

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