CHESHIREPracticing yoga in the water provides a popular form of low impact exercise. Many people find water soothing, both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n
This past Friday, the Cheshire Community Pool offered a free Yoga in the Water class to anyone in the community, not just limited to Cheshire, taught byLisa Cammuso of Southington.<\/p>\n
The free trial served as a preface to a Yoga in the Water series Cammuso and Cheshire Community Pool Director, Shelia Adams, hope to continue offering.<\/p>\n
When asked about the facilitys safety protocols Adams said, If we are open, lifeguards are here.<\/p>\n
The pool has multiple cascading stair entrances and a ramp.<\/p>\n
During the class, attendees stood in about 4 feet of water and were not required to submerge themselves entirely.<\/p>\n
Cammuso recommended attendees bring a bathing suit. She also said the facility has flotation devices available for participants.<\/p>\n
At the beginning of class, Cammuso gathered attendees into a huddle and sat at the edge of the pool to give instructions.<\/p>\n
Cammuso gave participants a rundown of how the class would be structured and then advised them to find their own space where they could comfortably move their limbs around.<\/p>\n
We usually start with meditation, then we warm up and go through some flow and then lead up to Shavasana, said Cammuso.<\/p>\n
For Shavasana, participants were invited to float on their backs and pay attention to their breath.<\/p>\n
Being in the water presents new challenges for people who feel out of their comfort zones.<\/p>\n
When I teach, I always try to tell people to be aware of whats happening within their body, said Cammuso.<\/p>\n
Cammuso said something as small as a stubbed toe can impact balance during yoga poses.<\/p>\n
I always ask people to practice self-awareness said Cammuso.<\/p>\n
As with yoga on land, there (are) always challenges if youre working with injuries. said Cammuso.<\/p>\n
She said that its important to let the instructor know of any injuries that may inhibit you from doing certain movements<\/p>\n
Cammuso added that instructors could offer modifications to participants for certain poses.<\/p>\n
The Cheshire Community Pool has aqua jog belts, noodles, and other water aerobics equipment available to participants.<\/p>\n
Its really a nice alternative for those with injuries, perhaps those with joint issues,Cammuso said.<\/p>\n
Practicing yoga in water gives participants a new perspective on their favorite yoga poses and provides the opportunity for them to try poses they otherwise may not.<\/p>\n
You find that you can perhaps get into a pose in the water where you might not have been able to do so on land, said Cammuso.<\/p>\n
Aqua exercise can help participants improve strength and flexibility while relieving joint pressure.<\/p>\n
Its just really beneficial in so many ways, Cammuso said.<\/p>\n
To learn more about Yoga in the Water offered at the Cheshire Community Pool visit:<\/p>\n
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