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Activity Suggestion for
January
Try Yoga to
Strengthen Mind, Body and Spirit
The connection between mind and body has long been acknowledged as a
powerful force by ancient cultures. This connection is now becoming more
recognized by modern Western-style science and medicine. Yoga is an ages-old
practice of personal development that is based on this connection between body,
mind and spirit. It is now gaining popularity in the United States as a tool to
relieve stress and improve fitness.
Yoga can benefit anyone from babies to seniors, and can be adapted for any body,
from pregnant women to hardcore athletes. Yoga classes for beginners are
frequently offered at YMCAs, community college continuing education programs and
community recreation facilities. Look for instructional videos or DVDs at the
library. Lillias Folan is an especially good yoga teacher who has a number of
excellent videos. Two good websites are these:
http://www.yogasite.com/
http://www.yogajournal.com/
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