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Chair Yoga

2023-04-27 11:00:00 2023-04-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Chair Yoga This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Thursday, April 27
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-27 11:00:00 2023-04-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Chair Yoga This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

FTPL @ Home

Virtual Events 1

This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Although much of the class will be done seated in a chair, the option to practice standing poses to improve balance, strength and flexibility are also included. Expect lots gentle stretching to bring movement to the joints and muscles.
 
This class is perfect for stress relief and overall well-being.
 
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email (sent after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). If you do not receive the emails, please call the library. The 'meeting room' will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | yoga | fitness | exercise |

FTPL @ Home

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Phone: 732-873-8700

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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

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Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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