Silver Avenue Family Health Center. Wednesdays 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Photo by Sarahbeth Maney

The postures and breathing exercises covered in class build strength, flexibility, and balance while prioritizing safety and rejuvenation. All classes begin with short meditation and end with savasana or deep relaxation. Classes are labelled as either All Level or Gentle.

Gentle Classes are open to anyone seeking time to heal. The postures in these classes will allow students to stay longer in each pose and usually maintain a steady breath and heart rate.

All Level Classes begin with a short meditation and move into a warm-up to heat and loosen the muscles. Warm-up is followed by postures based on student ability. In most settings, multiple options will be given to accommodate various student levels. Class ends with savasana and a short closing meditation.