Taught by Lorraine Koudelka

This class will help you learn the basic asanas (postures) of yoga. There are many physical benefits of yoga. It improves flexibility and muscle joint mobility; strengthens, tones, and builds muscles; corrects posture; strengthens the spine; eases back pain; improves muscular-skeletal conditions such as bad knees, tight shoulders and neck, swayback and scoliosis; increases stamina; creates balance and grace; stimulates the glands of the endocrine system; improves digestion and elimination; increases circulation; improves heart conditions; improves breathing disorders; boosts immune response; decreases cholesterol and blood sugar levels; and encourages weight loss. There are also mental benefits, which include increased body awareness; relief of chronic stress patterns in the body; refreshment of the body by relieving muscle strain; relaxation of the mind and body. It also centers attention; sharpens concentration; and frees the spirit.