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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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A small group of people with an interest in
learning and practicing yoga as spiritual, mental and physical
exercise gather twice a week at the First
Baptist Church in Fall River. Led by either a live instructor or
Zyrka
Landwijt's "Gentle Vinyasa Flow" on DVD,
the group spends an hour on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings
going through a series of exercises designed to improve flexibility
and posture, increase strength, improve concentration, and improve
breathing. Yoga,
in its many forms, has been practiced for more than 5,000 years,
and currently, close to 11 million Americans use it to improve
health. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to
achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping to relax and manage
stress and anxiety. Traditional yoga philosophy requires that
students adhere to this mission through behavior, diet and
meditation. The group is free of charge. Anyone with an interest is
invited to speak with Rev. Elizabeth Watson at 508-672-5381 or to
email her at egwstillwater@gmail.com.
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(Top row, left and right) Ed Merck leads the group in some warrior poses. (Middle row) Ed demonstrates how the pose strengthens one's legs, back, shoulders, and arms, building stamina and opening the hips and chest while improving balance. (Bottom row) The group practices the Sukasana or "easy pose", one of the most commonly used of the sitting poses before ending with a relaxation exercise and some stretches. |
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