Namaste! Start off the week with relaxation and peace of mind in a beautiful setting! This summer, the Winnemucca Community Garden invites you to join us for free community yoga classes in the Garden on Monday evenings from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Why yoga? Yoga originated in Hindu philosophy thousands of years ago, and is practiced worldwide as a healing exercise to nurture body, mind and spirit. Yoga combines breathing exercises, physical postures, and mediation. When practiced routinely and sensitively, this combination is associated with a variety of positive health effects, including lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and improved coordination, flexibility, concentration, regular sleep patterns, and digestion. There is also a growing body of research that yoga may improve psychological and emotional health.

Classes at the Garden are beginner-level and taught by certified yoga instructor Jessica Sherman. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, though everyone should participate at their own risk. The beauty of yoga is that you can adapt the poses and pace to your comfort level, to avoid muscle straining and to ensure that you are doing what’s best for your body. For your own comfort, we ask that you bring a water bottle and a towel or mat to practice on.

For more information on the history, philosophies, and health benefits of yoga, a great online resource is The Yoga Journal (http://www.yogajournal.com/), which features articles on a wide variety of yoga-related topics for free. For yoga-related questions, you can also call Jessica at 928-965-0298.

 For more information on Yoga in the Garden or any of WCG’s other summer programs, events, or volunteer opportunities, give the Garden office a call at 623-2333, or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The Winnemucca Community Garden is a United Way program of the Great Basin Partner.