"EASY YOGA PLUS!" - In-Person yoga classes for older adults
A series of in-person classes is being offered to fully vaccinated older adults at Unity Church, 601 Tompkins Drive, Monona, WI. Precautions dictated by the pandemic will be enforced to insure everyone's safety. Please read details below.
DIRECTIONS
Take Broadway to Monona Drive, turn north taking Monona Drive to Tompkins Drive (about half a mile). Turn right on Tompkins Drive and travel another half mile to Unity Church. The church is on the right and has a parking lot in the rear.
SAFETY
All students will be required to provide proof of vaccination. If you have been sick yourself or have been with someone else who has been sick, you should not come to class. Masks are now required. Use your own discretion, especially if you have an underlying condition. Sanitizer will be provided. Students will be responsible for their own yoga equipment.
CLASS SCHEDULE
A series of four in-persons classes will be held each Friday at 11 a.m. (There will be NO drop-in opportunities. Before your first class, you must register and meet the class requirements.) Use the form on the "contact" page to register. For Dharma Talk Topic see the Zoom Classes page.
ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN
The building will be opened at 10:30 a.m. The door will be locked at 10:45 a.m. so class is not interrupted. If you arrive late, you will not be able to enter the building.
PROPS
You will be required to bring your own mat. You may also bring any other props you wish to use. The teacher will provide massage balls, if you don't own one, and will sanitize them after each class. You may bring bolsters, blocks, or belts, if you wish. (Used props may be available for purchase from the teacher. Please indicate your interest when you register.)
FEE
The series fee is $25/month for the months of July, August, and September. A portion your fee will be donated to Unity Church for the use of the facility. If you need scholarship help, please talk to me. Fees are due before or at the first class.
BONUS OFFERING
Included in your fee is the option to join the Zoom class on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. To take advantage of this additional FREE class, let me know so I can send you the Zoom class link.
NOTE: All in-person classes sponsored by GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER, and FITCHBURG SENIOR CENTER have been cancelled until further notice.,
Class Description
"Easy Yoga Plus!" is a safe program designed for the older body with focus on breath work and easy poses aimed at preventing falls and improving the quality of life. This class will also teach awareness of basic skills to make daily living easier. Each class will focus on breath work, the movement of each joint, and elements of balance ,along with easy yoga poses. Goals are to improve balance, strengthen muscles, increase range of motion and energy, and enhance your quality of life.
Classes will begin with a Dharma talk which helps to understand how yoga is benefical to the body, mind, and spirit. A 60 minute yoga practice follows the Dharma talk. Focus on specific issues such as tight hips, neck and shoulder issues, etc. will also be discussed.
