Yoga – A Peaceful Path to Well-Being

The word, yoga, actually means union. And for thousands of years, that is exactly how it has been used – to bring the body, mind and spirit of its practitioners into complete harmony.

One of yoga’s greatest selling points is that it’s a form of exercise that virtually everyone can practice, regardless of age or fitness level. Invariably those who regularly practice yoga soon benefit from better balance, stronger muscles, more flexibility and a deeper sense of well being.

At St. Elizabeth, all of our yoga classes are led by certified yoga instructors. The benefits participants realize include:

• Reduced stress 
• Improved circulation
• Diminished arthritis pain and stiffness
• Increased concentration ability
• More conditioned bodies

• Reduce stress and promote emotional balance
• Increase spine flexibility and muscle strength
• Expand lung capacity
• Assist in digestion and elimination
• Stimulate the circulatory and immune system
• Stabilize and strengthen the nervous system
• Improve mental clarity and enhance self-awareness

Cost: 4 wks/$40 (consecutively) or $12/class

Beginners and all adult ages are welcome!

Please bring a yoga mat or blanket and water. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.

To register or for more information please call the Holistic Health Center at(859) 301-5959.

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Yoga May Help Breast Cancer Patients Curb Fatigue

About one third of breast cancer survivors experience fatigue that can affect their quality of life, but a small new study finds that doing yoga might help restore some lost vitality.

Click here to read the full article.

Source: Reuters Health


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