Patients of the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center will soon be receiving therapeutic yoga classes available at the hospital. Dr. Beth Haessig, psychologist in the center and certified Kripalu yoga teacher received a grant from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for patients to receive yoga sessions as part of Kripalu's Teaching for Diversity Program.
The introduction of these yoga classes is part of the center’s holistic and comprehensive approach to weight loss.
“Studies have shown that regular yoga practice is associated with more mindful eating, which means one is more aware of when they’re hungry and what they’re hungry for,” says Haessig. “Yoga can also help regulate stress, and reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, so it focuses on the whole person.”
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Weekly classes will be held Mondays beginning Sept. 16 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in the Annex Building, 4th floor. Patients can sign up at the door. Four classes are $10. For more information, call 973-627-5810.
All proceeds from the classes will be put back into the local community as a donation to the Newark Food Pantry.Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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