Outside, the weather was chilly. But the gym at Severna Park Elementary was pleasantly warm for last Wednesday's after school yoga class.
Fourteen children carefully positioned their feet on colorful yoga mats. With eyes closed, they listened to the background music, relaxed and breathed in through their noses.
'Breathing is important because it brings oxygen to our muscles, tendons, and joints so we're able to stretch,' said teacher Jessica Switzman. Beginning with centering exercises, she led the students through several simple postures. Each movement flowed fluidly into the next and, before long; the children were performing more challenging poses.
The Severna Park Elementary School yoga class is one of several sponsored by the PTA's Educational Enrichment Program. Additional EEP classes are available in subjects ranging from science, art and language to chess and even etiquette.
PTA spokeswoman Susan Gamula said the organization initiated the yoga course in response to requests from parents.
By SHARON LEE TEGLER
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