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The longtime Oak Bay Recreation, Parks & Culture personal trainer and fitness instructor routinely incorporates yoga into his private instruction and classes. When he pitched a men only yoga class, his supervisors agreed and the session started this month in Windsor Park Pavilion.

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The four beginner classes are designed as gradual and practical introduction to yoga for men.

B次元官网网址淭he new Yoga for Men is an introduction to yoga and the system of movements that over time improve flexibility and strengthen the body,B次元官网网址� said Lamb a 200 hour certified yoga instructor. B次元官网网址淪pin-off benefits include stress reduction, injury prevention, improved posture and stamina and ultimately a clearer mind.B次元官网网址�

Open to those aged 15 and older the course costs $53 for four sessions through Recreation Oak Bay (recreation.oakbay.ca). Lamb hopes to offer it again, should space be available.