This class consists of gentle stretching and movement, meditation, breathing exercises and restorative, relaxation poses.   All levels of physical ability are welcome and able to take this class.   Please check with your doctor before participating in any form of exercise, including yoga.

.Physical activity is extremely important for individuals with MS, and yoga is now recognized as an excellent means of MS management, whether the individual manifests little or no outward signs of the disease, or whether they spend most of their time in a wheelchair. The benefits of yoga postures (asana), working with the breath (pranayama), and meditation may include increased body awareness, release of muscular tension (thus relieving spasticity), increased coordination and balance, increased flexibility and strength, control over fatigue, increased tolerance to heat, improved circulation and breathing, improved organ function (including bowel and bladder), enhanced alertness, better management of stress and an overall feeling of well-being. From "Yoga For MS" by Roger S. Nolan, M.A.   Retrieved from www.yogasite.com. Used by permission