special event
Yoga Day Toledo 2008
When : Saturday - January 26, 2008 : 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where : Zen in the District, downtown Toledo & Monclova Community Center
Organization Name : Yoga Teachers of Northwest Ohio
Purpose : To celebrate yoga for all practitioners, both new and experienced. A variety of classes will be offered covering postures, meditation and breathwork by area teachers.
Contact : www.yogateachersnwohio.com
The third annual Yoga Day in Toledo will introduce the community to a vast array of styles and approaches to yoga and give participants a chance to meet the area’s yoga teachers.
The sessions will be fun, informative and will provide potential students an opportunity to try yoga before making a commitment to attend ongoing classes and offer current yoga students a time to try something new. Individuals can participate in 45-minute sessions throughout the day giving them an opportunity to experience the benefits of yoga at no charge.
Yoga offers benefits for all body types and levels of fitness. According to a recent Harvard Medical School survey, 90% of Americans who have practiced yoga have found it helpful for a number of health conditions, including back or neck pain, anxiety, arthritis, depression and fatigue.
There are many forms of yoga; however, Hatha Yoga has gained great popularity in the West because of its emphasis on the physical aspects of yoga. Through asanas (postures), pranayama (proper breathing), and relaxation/meditation techniques, Hatha Yoga helps restore the body’s natural equilibrium by integrating body, mind and spirit.
Nearly 15 million Americans have practiced yoga, according to a recent Yoga Journal Harris Poll. As yoga becomes widespread, there are still millions of people in the U.S. who are interested in yoga, but haven’t yet made it to a class. Yoga Day will help the Yoga Teachers of Northwest Ohio build awareness of the variety of yoga classes available throughout the area.
Yoga Teachers of Northwest Ohio was founded in December 2003 to generate excitement about yoga in the greater Toledo area, foster a sense of community among the area’s yoga teachers, and develop ways to make yoga accessible to all people. The organization has many members and meets monthly.
Yoga Day is open to people of all ability levels. No experience is necessary. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring an exercise mat and/or blanket. Additional props will be available. SPACE IS LIMITED.