“Yoga changed my life because I feel more energetic, I want to continue living and reach 100 years old,” says Gloria Gutiérrez, a student at the municipal yoga workshop in Villa Los Andes.
“Yoga has brought me many health and psychological benefits, because our instructor has taught us meditation,” says Mercedes Maureira, a user of the workshop at the Sargento Aldea Neighborhood Board No. 2.
Both participated in the massive, free and inclusive class with which Chillán celebrated World Yoga Day at the Quilamapu Sports Center, where 259 people arrived.
“We are happy because we have defined this discipline and we see how the community in Quilamapu is participating massively, with an activity that helps physical and mental health,” emphasized the mayor of Chillán, Camilo Benavente, who stressed that there are 16 active workshops in different sectors of the city.
“We are happy to benefit the elderly and the people who discovered yoga today and were fascinated. We hope to repeat it every year,” said Matías Parra, head of the Physical, Recreational and Social Activity Program.
Instructors Karola Reyes and Alejandra Cruces, who lead yoga workshops offered by the municipality of Chillán, conducted the masterclass, together with two students, from the stage set up in the venue. “People enjoyed it. We observed how the emotional part is consolidated and makes our physical body feel good,” Alejandra Cruces stressed.
“It was wonderful because all kinds of people came, an evening with children, adults, seniors and young people,” said Alejandra Cruces.
“For me, this is body and soul. We have a nice group and it encourages us. Yoga is fantastic, I was in India and there it is a wonderful discipline,” revealed Carmen Budón, a student of the workshop at the Nelson Oyarzún Stadium.
“Yoga changed my life because I suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and it helps me relax and relieve joint pain,” Virginia Villablanca said with a smile.
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