The Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock is hosting a free class, Yoga for the Guardians of Your Health, Monday, Sept. 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Donations will be accepted to help support other health and wellness programs like this one at the Dietrich Theater.

The body is made to heal itself, said Barbara Tierney, Yoga instructor. Join us as we work to open the healing and preventative capacity of the body through conscious breathwork, mudra, eye-focus, mantra, locks and postures to balance our glandular system and realize the full potential of the body.

She added that Kundalini yoga is challenging to everyone, but everyone can do it. Participants should bring a pillow or cushion, unless they wish to sit on a chair, and bring a mat or towel for the relaxation.

This class will be an introduction to Kundalini Yoga and will be followed by classes on Monday nights at the same time.

For more information about Kundalini Yoga go to kriteachings.org or 3ho.org. To find out more about this fundraising event, call (570) 996-1500.

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Yoga to 'guard your health' at Dietrich Theater

Clarke County jail inmates are stretching, bending and breathing their way toward a less traumatic stay in the pokey.

For several months now, the jail has been offering a weekly yoga class to female inmates, who call the class a calming oasis, according to a report at onlineathens.com.

After the yoga class, which is led by a certified instructor, the women take their calmer selves to a group meeting to talk through their problems.

Jail officials told onlineathens theyve are noticing a positive change in the attitudes and behavior of the women who have gone through the program. Translation: fewer fights.

What Ive seen is there are not as many altercations in the female population, Sgt. Angela McAllister, a supervisor responsible for inmate discipline and complaint, told the website.

Inmate Sharika Freeman, 34, said she practices yoga several times each day in her cell to get away from all the noise and ruckus.

Read more about the unique Clarke County jail program here.

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Inmate yoga? Clarke County jail says it works