This all-level classical yoga class cultivates deeper awareness of the poses, attention to alignment, understanding of breathing techniques, and exploration of the mind as well as of the body.

It Will be conducted by Merry Beth, who was introduced to yoga at the YMCA in 2000. She found the physical asana practice was the perfect transition for her aging body that could no longer tolerate a classical ballet practice. After over 15 years of practicing and teaching ballet, she began teaching Body Flow, Pilates, and yoga at the YMCA in 2002.

The non-asana benefits of yoga gave her the strength and ability to balance a demanding full-time job, raise two children into adulthood, and share her passion for yoga with hundreds of students at the YMCA.