UM
Baltimore Washington Medical Center offers a new support group for stroke
survivors. Yoga for Stroke Patients is an eight-week class beginning Tuesday,
October 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Leo and Lysbeth Courtney Conference
Center on the eighth floor of the medical center. The cost is $40 for the eight-week session and is due at
the time of registration. The session ends on Tuesday, November 19.
Yoga
has been shown to increase strength and flexibility, improve core strength,
balance, coordination and posture, improve breathing and the cardiovascular
system, increase bone strength, improve brain function, decrease stress, and
lower blood pressure, all beneficial to continued recovery for stroke
survivors. The session is recommended for any stroke survivor who has completed
rehabilitation, regardless of level of ability. Physician consent is required.
Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat.
UM Baltimore
Washington Medical Center is located at 301 Hospital Drive. For a free calendar
of events or more information about free screenings and programs at UM
Baltimore Washington Medical Center, call the medical center’s Community
Outreach Department at 410-787-4367.
