LLIS26F7 - Hatha Yoga: A Holistic Practice for Enhanced Wellbeing

Course Description

For millennia, yoga practitioners have attested to its powers, and modern scientific research now backs this up. Regular Yoga practice improves strength, balance, and flexibility, and studies have found that it also may help: improve recovery from strokes and surgery; prevent falls; lower the risk of cardiovascular disease; manage arthritis pain and inflammation; aid the management of diabetes; improve sleep quality; assist in the grief process; and ameliorate depression and anxiety, amongst other things. Enjoy easing into the change of seasons with the holistic practice of Hatha Yoga, which combines gentle flowing movement with mindfulness, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants are asked to dress comfortably for gentle movement and to bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket(s). Each class will end with a restful guided meditation and time to visit briefly with other class members.