Workshop on how to use yoga as a therapeutic tool led by Lauren Kearns

The workshop is to introduce the science behind yoga and how it is being utilized as both a physical and mental wellness tool. Geared toward dance science majors, but all students welcome.

Lauren Kearns, professor of dance, will learn a class on how to use yoga as a therapeutic tool on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, Studio A.

This workshop will introduce the science behind yoga and how it is being utilized as both a physical and mental wellness tool. Suggestions on how to incorporate more yoga wellness strategies into your practice will be covered and those who attend will also learn a sequence that helps alleviate tightness in the hip and lower back.

Kearns is a registered experienced yoga teacher at the 500-hour level, a continuing education provider with Yoga Alliance and a registered somatic dance educator with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association.