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Sept 30, 2011- City of Newark Hosting Yoga Classes at Three Recreation Centers
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CITY OF NEWARK HOSTING YOGA CLASSES AT THREE RECREATION CENTERS
Newark residents can stretch out and stay fiton Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays;
Please Note Updated Time: St. Peter’s class will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Newark, NJ – September 30, 2011 – Mayor Cory A. Booker announced today that the City of Newark is hosting free Yoga classes now through November 22, at three recreation centers. The classes are FREE and open to Newark residents ages 18 and up, and take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A schedule of classes and locations are listed below at the bottom of the release.
The class will be conducted by certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Joni Wellness. She has been practicing and teaching Yoga since 1970. A Newark resident, Ms. Wellness has special yoga expertise in hands-on assistance, therapeutics, knee and back injuries, injury prevention, pre-natal, and more. She has trained as a Doula (childbirth support), Hospice Volunteer, Health Coach, Nutrition Counselor, Drum Circle Facilitator, and has served as Massage Therapist to movie actors, elite athletes, and members of the Joffrey Ballet. She is also an active member of the Lincoln Park Super Neighborhood and has taught Yoga in Newark for NJIT, NJWAN (NJ Women with Aids and HIV), Integrity House, Lincoln Park Jazz Festival, Seed Art Gallery, Jajo Art Gallery, Healing Arts Center, and New Ark Yoga.
“We are making healthy lifestyles and good nutrition habits a high priority for this administration and our residents,” Mayor Booker said. “Yoga is a form of exercise that strengthens the body, mind, and spirit. I urge Newark’s residents to get involved with this Yoga program. Let’s move toward a stronger and healthier Newark!”
The class is aimed at people who are unfamiliar with Yoga, so it will start with fundamentals of strengthening legs for stability and confidence, opening tight shoulders, and developing balance. It will also cover body alignment, and using Yoga to address injuries or pre-existing medical conditions, like high blood pressure or chronic lower back pain. Yoga philosophies of non-violence and cleanliness will be incorporated, so they can be applied to daily living.
The classes are free, and participants are required to bring a blanket or towel, old neckties or belts without buckles, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to work barefoot, without shoes or socks. Participants should also not eat heavy meals before the classes. Participants do not need medical clearance, but should be in reasonable health, and provide the names of emergency contact persons or medical caregivers when registering for the class.
Class size is limited to 50 people, but advance registration is not required. Registration forms are available at the Division of Recreation/Cultural Affairs at 94 William Street or any of the three participating recreation centers.
“This class will teach its participants the fundamentals of Yoga, how to use their breath and to reduce stress, and how to handle stressful situations with equanimity, and the basics of meditation,” Ms. Wellness said. “These Yoga tools will also help them with mental focus and sleeping better.”
“I’m very excited to share the tools of Yoga to people who really need it,” Ms. Wellness said. “Everyone is stressed these days, especially seniors, by the economy, their health issues, and living conditions. If you internalize stress, it erodes at your health. Yoga teaches you the spiritual principle of detachment. That prevents the stress from taking you over. Detachment enables you to look at the stress, and figure out what to do with it instead of being paralyzed by it.”
“I can’t say enough good things about Joni Wellness’s yoga program,” said North Ward resident Beverly A. Rappaport, who has taken part in the program. “It is so incredible. I’ve been doing yoga with her for two or three years and have gone to all of her programs. Her professionalism is great. She gets you to a point where you are physically and medically able to do any yoga moves. She works individually with each person. You do a lot of core work, and your body gets sculptured in different ways than running or biking. It’s so good for Newark. There’s only one Joni.”
The health and well-being of Newark’s residents is a priority for the Booker Administration. At his Fourth Annual State of the City Address on February 9, 2010, the Mayor announced that he will serve as National Co-Chair of First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight childhood obesity.
Recreation has been a major priority for the Booker administration. Since 2006, each of the City’s recreation centers has had a comprehensive rehabilitation. After millions of dollars of capital investment, every city Recreation facility and pool has been upgraded and is now open for expanded programs and community use. In addition, City programming at recreation centers has been expanded. Residents can now access a full catalogue of recreation and cultural programs and services.
For more information about this program, contact the Division of Recreation/Cultural Affairs at (973) 733-6454. For more information about all City of Newark programs, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
Contact: Newark Press Information Office – (973) 733-8004
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A LIST OF YOGA CLASS HOURS AND CITY RECREATION CENTER LOCATIONS
John F. Kennedy Recreation Center
211 West Kinney Street
Wednesdays and Fridays: September 28 to November 18
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(973) 733-6550
Ironbound Recreation Center
226 Rome Street
Tuesday and Friday: September 30 to November 22
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(973) 733-3707
St. Peter’s Recreation Center
378 Lyons Avenue
Saturdays: October 1 to November 19
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(973) 733-8006
