Hello everyone! Try something new... come take a yoga class before
or after your shift. This is such a great way to start the day
whether you're just coming in for duty or leaving work behind and
returning to your family. The benefits are endless and classes are
open to anyone on the department no matter how flexible or in shape
you are. Everyone can do yoga and you can make it as hard as you
wish. The style of yoga is Vinyasa Flow- Linking breath with
movement to cultivate greater self presence and body awareness
leading to a Healthier and Happier You. This is completely FREE and
open to ALL Fire Department personnel. All you have to do is show
up.
PLENTY of mats/blocks/straps have been donated for use.
BENEFITS are endless, here are a few: lowers your BP, increases
your energy, boosts your immune system, helps you sleep better and
longer, strengthens and lengthens your muscles, builds self
confidence, increases your lung capacity, and Yoga changes the way
you respond to stress.
Still need motivation?.... Captain Pat Brown was a legend in the
FDNY and also a Yogi, who, along with his men of Ladder 3, died in
the North Tower on 9/11, refusing to abandon a large group of
severely injured people. Here he shares how yoga helped him with the
stress of being a firefighter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1z8N1Kr6BU
Hello everyone! Hope you're enjoying the nice fall
weather. With the holidays and cooler weather approaching, now is a
great time to ignite some inner heat while increasing your strength
and stability. Yoga and mindfulness are great ways of keeping a
positive attitude as summer winds down here in Maine. All department
members are welcome to join. The classes are all FREE and here for
you to enjoy and benefit from. Please don't hesitate to contact me
if you have any questions or concerns.
October Yoga classes at Bramhall:
6th 8-9
8th 6-7 & 8-9
11th 6-7
14th 8-9
16th 6-7 & 8-9
19th 6-7
22nd 8-9
23rd 6-7 & 8-9
27th 6-7
30th 8-9
Please continue to notify me the night before you
plan on attending (207)380-5510 or email.
Thanks and see you on your mat,
Bobbi jo Barden