Today, I enjoyed a very relaxing and rejuvenation hour of Chair Yoga, FREE!! at the Haddon Twp. Library on MacArthur Blvd in Westmont.
If you have ever taken yoga, then you are familiar with the asanas, or 'poses' that are used to help you gently stretch, relax, and strengthen your muscles all in a meditative state with coordinated breathing. Poses such as The Sun Salute, the Eagle, The Cat and Dog, the Warrior, are adapted for those who require the support of a chair, mostly those of us who have had knee problems, back issues,or hip problems.
Using the chair to do the adapted poses reduces strain and stress, and allows you to gently stretch your muscles and open your joints. Using the chair for standing poses also helps you to practice balance with support. The class ends with meditation which has been proven scientifically to improve a number of things including your blood pressure, your brain function, your mood and attitude.
Haddon Twp. had offered a 4 week course earlier in this year. This particular class was a once a month. There will be another on Sept. 17, but you must register on-line or call in and register. The class fills up.
There are many yoga studios around as I am sure any one who is interested has already discovered. Practically every town has one which is a good thing as we could ALL use a little relaxation and calming. Collingswood has one, Haddonfield has one and the Collingswood community center has offered chair yoga which I have taken in the past as well. The Haddon Twp. Library class is FREE, however, which makes it different. Also in Collingswood there is Lady of Lourdes Wellness Center on Haddon Ave. in a building called the Little Portion where they also hold pay for classes in every level of yoga.
If you don't mind paying a small fee, Audubon Community Ed. Brochure recently came out and there is a Chair Yoga beginning on Thursdays, November 29, for 4 weeks for $35 from 6:30 to 8:00
Call 856-547-7695 ext. 4186 for more information or pick up a brochure at Collingswood Libr., Haddon Twp. Libs. in a week or two. You could take the free class on Sept. 17 and pick up a brochure at Haddon Twp. Libs. that way you could see if you like it before you pay to take more classes.
If you want to spice up your exercise routine a little there were a number of dance options in the Audubon brochure as well. I thought line dancing seemed like fun.
And to follow up on my previous post, there were 5 courses on dogs available in the Audubon Community Ed. brochure as well!
Happy Trails, Happy Tails!
Jo Ann
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