Yoga- Strengthening the Body and Mind

West Linn students practice a different kind of athletics

Haven Lee, Staff Reporter|November 3, 2017

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Minimalist approach: Unlike other sports that require a multitude of equipment, yoga only requires three things, all supplied by the class itself. The benefits of the class are obtained simply by using purple blocks, a yoga mat, and a tension band. All students are required to bring are themselves, comfortable clothes, and good attitudes.

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Working Hard and Having Fun: Vickie Saito, instructor of Yoga and NIA classes at West Linn High School, grins cheerfully as she has fun with her students. Meeting at 3:30 after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, (additional classes at 5pm on Monday and Wednesday), yoga classes give students the skills to build up strength, both mentally and physically. Vickie hopes, through the art of yoga, to help students manage stress as well as connect them more deeply to their body.