Free Yoga Class at Il Girasole: Stretching Beyond the Limits!
Are you tired of the same old routine? Looking to elevate your spirits while also stretching your limbs? Well, have I got good news for you! Registrations are now open for a free yoga class at the Il Girasole day center in Porcari, commencing on Tuesday, November 5. No, this isn’t an episode of Survivor: Yoga Edition; this initiative is courtesy of the grand project 4 you salute smart, where your mind and body can find a new sanctuary.
A Golden Opportunity for All Ages!
Now, don’t get too comfortable on your sofa just yet! This yoga course is mainly designed to improve the quality of life in old age, but guess what? Anyone can join! Yes, that means you, Mr. “I-can-hold-a-couch-squat-for-five-hours”! This is a shining opportunity to elevate your psychophysical status while weaving in a little camaraderie among fellow yoga enthusiasts. And let’s be honest; if you can manage to strike a pose while also catching up on the latest neighborhood gossip, why wouldn’t you be interested?
Yoga has quite the reputation, and for good reason. It promotes that elusive balance between body and mind, like a tightrope walker straddling a wobbly cable. Not only does it relieve stress—which, let’s face it, we all have in spades—it also improves flexibility, joint mobility, and even sharpens your concentration. Who knew that downward dog could double as a memory-enhancer? Regularly bending and breathing might even forge a stronger immune system. So either way, you’ll not just be bending, you’ll be “bending the rules” of wellness.
Michele Adorni: Smoothing the Stretch!
According to the ever-enthusiastic Michele Adorni, the councilor for social policies, we’re about to embark on a “space of well-being and sociability”—without it feeling like a yoga cult! He deftly points out that yoga is for everyone (except, perhaps, those who can’t find the mats). This course isn’t just an addition to the growing list of services offered under 4 you salute smart; it’s practically the cherry on top of your holistic sundae. From physiotherapy to home automation assistance—now that’s an all-you-can-eat wellness buffet!
The meetings will take place every week at the Il Girasole center (via Romana Ovest, 257, Rughi). Important note: You’ll need to bring your own mat or blanket—because yoga ninjas don’t just materialize mats out of thin air! But hurry! Registrations close on October 22nd. Dial 0583 211326 or shoot an email to [email protected] to reserve your spot!
Final Thoughts!
At the end of the day, what do you have to lose? Just your fear of looking like a spaghettini noodle trying to cut a Zumba class! Whether you’re an old hand at yoga or a complete novice, this class is a great chance to bend your body and possibly swing by a new community. So, dust off that yoga mat, gather your energy, and prepare to transform those “meh” days into something invigorating. After all, who said life after 60 can’t involve a bit of downward-facing fun?
Registrations are open for free yoga class which will take place at the Il Girasole day center in Porcari starting from Tuesday 5 November. The initiative is part of the larger project 4 you salute smart and includes a cycle of group lessons held by Dr. Chiara Petri, an expert in holistic disciplines.
The course was designed for improve the quality of life in old agebut it is still open to any interested person. This is a precious opportunity to improve psychophysical and cognitive well-being. Yoga, in fact, is known to promote balance between body and mind, relieve stress, improve flexibility and joint mobility, as well as enhance concentration and memory. A regular practice can also strengthen the immune system and promote a sense of tranquility and general well-being.
“Through this project we offer a space of well-being and sociability, especially for the older population – he comments the councilor for social policies Michele Adorni -. Yoga is a practice accessible to everyone and represents an effective way to take care of your physical and mental health. This course is in addition to the other services activated as part of the project 4 you salute smart: among these, physiotherapy, psycho-cognitive rehabilitation, the family nurse and home automation assistance. I thank the Municipality’s partners in these initiatives: the ASL Tuscany North West, the Iris cooperative, the Green Cross of Porcari and the Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca Foundation”.
The meetings will be held on a weekly basis at the Il Girasole center (via Romana Ovest, 257, Rughi) and to participate it is necessary to bring a mat or blanket with you. Registrations are open until October 22nd. You can register by calling 0583 211326 or by sending an email to [email protected].
