Yoga sessions at Lanarkshire group backed by Coatbridge MSP

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Sitting and relaxing with a clear mind is on the agenda of a popular Lanarkshire group who have won the approval of their local MSP.YoGlasgow!

deliver therapeutic yoga classes in Coatbridge every Friday morning, which include chair yoga sessions.Coatbridge MSP Fulton MacGregor popped along to get first-hand experience of the group's work at the town's indoor bowling club.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Mick Gallagher, director and yoga teacher, told Lanarkshire Live : "Every Friday for more than seven months we have been delivering free chair yoga in Coatbridge. "The sessions have been funded by the Cliftonville and Coatdyke community group and we are very grateful for their support."The class is fun, friendly and wheelchair/walk-in accessible.

Chair yoga takes the benefits of yoga to a whole new level, offering the chance of self care in a group setting to those who may never have considered a mat-based yoga class."With simple breathing practices, guided exercise in a chair and relaxation at the end, these classes have proven to be a big hit in Coatbridge, with up to 21 in attendance weekly."They support people with individual health situations ranging from post cancer and heart attack recovery, Parkinson's, stress and anxiety, and, for some, simply reducing isolation, especially post-COVID."W