Get Your Yoga On!

Did you know that September is national yoga month? That means it’s a perfect time for you to try out something new to spice up your workouts, whether it’s by visiting a local yoga studio or trying out a new DVD in your home.

Yoga helps both your mental and physical well-being. If you’re up for a relaxing, yet challenging fitness endeavor, give yoga a go!

Yoga Opportunities for You

Classes

Take your yoga mat and head out the door!

• This is the last month for the Yoga in the Park free classes at Gray’s Lake. Come spend a Saturday AM enjoying nature in your city’s favorite back yard!
• Shatki Yoga on 42^nd Street in DSM is where I take yoga classes. I absolutely love the studio and the instructors are fabulous!
• If you’re looking for a place that’s kid friendly and you want to involve your family in a new adventure, try out the Family Tree Yoga Studio.
• Des Moines Community Education also offers some yoga classes for stress management and strength training.

In Your Home

Or, if you’d rather practice yoga in your home check out these videos/links to workouts.

• http://www.anmolmehta.com/blog/2008/02/28/free-yoga-videos/
• http://www.yogatoday.com/ (free one hour videos each day!)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiHIs7_iMl8 (yoga for neck and shoulder pain 57 minutes)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpDf0HBgNuo (yoga for immunity and hormonal health/endocrine system balance – 10 min)
• http://exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/body-sculpting/zen-in-your-den-0858 (zen in your den )