Community Yoga with YogaCare

Beginner Yoga Class is designed with the absolute yoga beginner in mind. The focus is an introduction to basic yoga poses and healthy alignment. Here you will practice standing asana (poses) as well as seated poses. Beginner yoga also incorporates yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques and is excellent for stress relief and overall relaxation. All materials are provided.

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About YogaCare: YogaCare catalyzes the spread of yoga in under-resourced communities to promote health. They provide customized yoga programs, professional development for community-focused yoga teachers, and scholarships for YogaCare students to become teachers. Through partnerships with community health centers and non-profit organizations, they develop affordable and culturally responsive services to manage stress, pain, and chronic diseases and empower community members to develop healthy lifestyles, building healthier communities. YogaCare believes yoga should be available for all people, regardless of ability to pay. Presented by Arts + Public Life This event is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to participate in these events should contact Arts + Public Lifefor assistance at 773.702.9724 or artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu.