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Prior to Attending:

1. Complete the following form:
   • Release and Waiver of Liability Form
2. Send Completed Form to:
   • Staff Development & Professional Services
     Tercero Trailer B
     Fax: (530) 752-4744
3. The Instructor will contact you if space is available in the class
4. The Instructor only accepts new participants on the 1st Friday of each month

For each class wear loose fitting clothing, bring a mat (talk with the instructor before buying one), and do not eat for two hours before the class.

About the Instructor and the type of Yoga she teaches:

The instructor, Susan Nelson-Kluk (sanelsonkluk@ucdavis.edu), has been trained by the Sivananda Yoga Organization. For more information about yoga and the Sivanda organization check out the award winning Sivananda OM Page on the internet: http://www.sivananda.org. This web page has a lot of information about many aspects of yoga and wonderful graphics.

Following is a quote from the Sivananda OM Page to stimulate your interest:

"There are numerous modern physical culture systems designed to develop the muscles through mechanical movements and exercises. As Yoga regards the body as a vehicle for the soul on its journey towards perfection, Yogic physical exercises are designed to develop not only the body. They also broaden the mental faculties and the spiritual capacities.

The Yogic physical exercises are called Asanas, a term which means steady pose. This is because the Yoga Asana (or posture) is meant to be held for some time. However this is quite an advanced practice. Initially, our concern is simply to increase body flexibility.

The body is as young as it is flexible. Yoga exercises focus on the health of the spine, its strength and flexibility. The spinal column houses the all-important nervous system, the telegraphic system of the body. By maintaining the spine's flexibility and strength through exercise, circulation is increased and the nerves are ensured their supply of nutrients and oxygen.

The Asanas also affect the internal organs and the endocrine system (glands and hormones).

Traditionally, Yogis practice Surya Namaskar, the sun salutation, before the Asanas. Although there are many Asanas (8,400,000 according to the scriptures) the practice of the 12 basic postures brings out the essence and all major benefits of this wonderful system."

------From the Sivananda OM Page on the internet http://www.sivananda.org

Health Awareness Program
Staff Development & Professional Services
Voice: (530) 752-1766
Fax: (530) 752-4744
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Contact: healthaware@ucdavis.edu Last Updated: April 10, 2001