What is Northside Yoga?

Join us for our weekly Yoga class. Fitness Yoga tightens and tones the entire body, improves flexibility and builds core body strength by combining traditional fitness instruction, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. Participants will experience a mind-body workout that improves wellbeing, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels.
 
Yoga meets every Tuesday from 6:00 pm  - 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.  The class format is multi-level (Beginner-Intermediate) and will accommodate varying levels of physical fitness. You will need to bring a Yoga/Pilates mat, a bottle of water, and a $10 class fee. Participants should wear comfortable, form-fitting fitness apparel and will need to bring a small towel.
 
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amanda Gregg, Certified YogaFit Instructor and RYT 200, at 404-343-3013 or by email at mandayoga@gmail.com

For more information on Amanda Gregg and MandaYoga, go to www.mandayoga.com.
 
Why Yoga?
Improves mood
Promotes relaxation
Increases range of motion
Strengthens muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the joints
Contributes to pain relief
Strengthens bones
Provides aerobic conditioning
Strengthens the Immune System
Improves blood circulation
Enables deep concentration that promotes clearer thinking and reduces stress
Enhances self-awareness
Increases confidence
(Arthritis Today, July-August 2002)
 
NEW TO YOGA?
DO dress in layers. A pair of sweat pants, leggings, or shorts, and a t-shirt or tank top that's not too baggy. If you are cool natured, bring a light jacket to wear during Final Relaxation.
 
DO arrive a bit early. Getting to class about 5 minutes early can help you settle in. While you're waiting you can, do a few stretches, or just sit or lie quietly, breathe, and get centered.
 
DON'T eat for two or three hours before class. If you practice yoga on a full stomach, you might experience cramps or nausea, especially in twists and forward bends. Digesting food also takes energy that can make you lethargic. A small snack (fruit, yogurt, or protein bar) can be eaten 30 minutes prior to class for a quick pick-me-up.
 
DO let your teacher know about injuries or conditions that might affect your practice. If you are injured or tired, skip poses you can't or shouldn't do, or try a modified version.
 
DON'T bring pagers or cell phones to class. Leave business outside the classroom, so the peace of the practice is not disturbed.
 
DO bring a towel and your own mat. You’ll feel more relaxed and comfortable using your own equipment.
 
DON'T push it. As you enter the classroom, leave competition with yourself and others behind, cultivate a spirit of acceptance, and embrace your body as it is.
 
DO have fun!