Yoga

Many people need an outlet when it comes to dealing with stress There s a group of women who say yoga makes them feel better every day andamp quot I really wanted to improve my ability to ride my horse I wanted better balance and better body awareness andamp quot says Julie Roswick Yoga Instructor No matter what got them started in yoga the women taking this class have all seen similar results More flexibility andamp quot Being able to look behind you when looking for parking space day to day common things andamp quot says Roswick More strength andamp quot Gardening and cross country skiing I don t get as stiff andamp quot says Barb Livermont And more balance and body control andamp quot When you start in yoga some poses seem simple more you learn feet head all have to be just right the challenge is fun andamp quot The challenge for some might be to clear up yoga misconceptions Yoga instructor Julie Roswick says don t let terms like andamp quot downward dogandamp quot scare you It s a zero impact activity that anyone of all ages and sizes can do andamp quot People think they have to be flexible before they start but no matter where you are in shape or out of shape you can start and see improvement andamp quot says Roswick andamp quot I see ladies in their 80s doing this and they re an inspiration it s a lifelong activity that serves us well andamp quot says Livermont And maybe most importantly it s fun Instructors say a lot of women show up for yoga for the camaraderie as much as the workout andamp quot Sometimes I have to say okay we re going to start now andamp quot says Roswick But whether it s for fun or to help with health problems andamp quot It s a real inspiring group to see people that are in a wide age range are still so active and vital and getting out there doing what they want to do andamp quot says Roswick If you d like to sign up for yoga classes at the Women s Health Center you can call 323-6376