The cobra, the lunge and the modified side plank are helping residents of southwest Iowa increase their energy while decreasing stress and tension throughout their bodies.
Iowa Western Community College offers two weekly fitness yoga classes, and a diverse group of people are assuming the poses.
The classes meet on the Clarinda campus from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
Instructor Sara Bridie has taught yoga since 2002 and offered classes in Des Moines and Iowa City before coming to Clarinda and Shenandoah. Her professional background in fitness includes a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State University.
'I have waited for years for yoga to come to Clarinda, Iowa. I always felt that it was the type of physical exercise that I needed. When Sara opened her Living Fit studio on the square in 2005, I joined for the yoga and have kept it up with her IWCC classes,' Rebecca Wiese said.
There are as many different styles of yoga classes as there are yoga instructors. Bridie offers an exercise science-based yoga class that links yoga poses together to provide participants a safe and effective strength and flexibility workout.
'I didn't really enjoy yoga until I started taking Sara's class. It moves more quickly than most yoga classes, which is what I like about the class,' Amanda Rosemeyer said.
By Kent Dinnebier
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