I don’t meditate, in no way am I spiritual or anything remotely close – and I don’t even practice yoga once a week. But I want to let you in on a se- cret. YOGA IS THE BOMB. It’s the freakin’ bomb.com. Yoga is ahead of Australian Rules football on the list of the most popular physical activities in the county, and looking at the pros it is easy to see why. Anxiety, depres- sion, blood pressure and respiratory rates all decrease, while your attention, energy, mood, sleep, and memory improve dramatically. Don’t meditate? Fine. Not spiritual? No worries. Don’t exercise? That’s okay too. Yoga is whatever you make it, and the MSA is making it totally free.
The MSA holds free yoga classes every day on campus, so come along and try out for free what could be the best thing in the world for both your study routine and yourself. Classes are for everyone, at all lev-
els, and newbies are particularly encouraged. Every time I go I feel about 10 times taller (for all you shorties out there), I have about five times less to worry about and about a zillion times more focus. And it’s not even hard. I still can’t even touch my toes (we’re talking mid-shin reach here) but I can both participate and find great enjoyment in a little light yoga.
If you can’t afford a gym membership, or don’t have time for regular exercise between work and class and study – whatever your obstacle – starting feeling great is never easier than a light stretch with some friends after class. We have enough yoga mats for everyone, just bring some comfy clothes, your lovely self, and make those bodies sing!
Classes run from 5-6pm daily in Wholefoods Restaurant.
