For millennia, yoga practitioners have attested to its powers and modern scientific research now backs this up. Regular Yoga practice improves strength, balance, and flexibility, and studies have found that it also may help improve recovery from strokes and surgery, prevent falls, lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, manage arthritis pain and inflammation, aid the management of diabetes, improve sleep quality, assist in the grief process, and ameliorate depression and anxiety, amongst other things. Enjoy easing into the change of seasons with the holistic practice of Hatha Yoga which combines gentle flowing movement with mindfulness, breathing techniques, and meditation. Class participants can look forward to relaxation and an increased sense of wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before, this is a safe way to start, and more experienced yogis are also welcome. Chairs will be available along with modifications to meet individual needs. Participants are asked to dress comfortably for gentle movement and to bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket(s). Each class will end with a restful guided meditation (yoga nidra or yogic sleep) and time to visit briefly with other class members. Class size is limited to 20 participants.