GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Everyone deserves to have an outlet to feel some inner peace, and Mary Free Bed is offering just the thing.
"I think that for people with disabilities, they might not think they can practice yoga. And so we are offering this opportunity to say, you know, what, you can do it, and we're here to help you through it," said Maria Besta, manager of the wheelchair, adaptive sports and recreational therapy departments at Mary Free Bed.
They have just launched their new adaptive yoga clinic for anyone with cognitive or physical differences.
"It's for anybody who can't do yoga or practice yoga in a mainstream class," said Besta.
The first class kicked off Monday and classes will continue through March 27.
The sessions will be held at the Mary Free Bed Professional Office Building on Lafayette Ave from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"We encourage people if they want to try it to come to the class and they can still sign up after the class begins," said Besta.
Participants will work mostly from a seated position to improve flexibility and posture.
These classes can help decrease back pain and reconnect to the body, thanks to an experienced certified yoga instructor, Mary Free Bed says.
Volunteers can help out participants throughout the class and yoga mats will be available.
There are many other programs to get involved with as well, such as adaptive ziplining, kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.
Registration and more information are available at www.maryfreebed.com/sports.
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