Students and staff members practice yoga after school in Patterson’s cafeteria (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

By Tamika Addison

Ms. Jess with Yoga Across America teaches yoga to students and staff members for free every Tuesday after school in the cafeteria from 4:00-5:00 PM and every other Friday in gym.

In Yoga Club, participants practice a variety of moves and positions, including Sun Salutations, Downward Facing Dog, Warrior 1 , and Crow. These exercises involve a lot of stretching and strengthening and they focus a lot on breathing.

Yoga is good for developing strength and flexibility, clearing  your mind and coping with stress. Yoga can also be a lot of fun for people of all ages and ability levels. For more information, see Ms. Diehl in the Health Corps office.

(Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

(Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

Yoga instructor Ms. Jess (right) models the correct body position for an exercise (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

(Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)