Providence United Methodist Church
Thursday, May 23, 2013
 
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
 
 

 
 June is National Safety Month
 
 
 The National Safety Council states that "NSM
 
is an annual observance to educate and
 
influence behaviors around the leading 
 
causes of injuries and death".
                           
 
A few of these include topics such as :

fall prevention, driving safely,

safe bicycling, sun & heat exposure 

and using fireworks safely.
 

For more information click on the image below:
 
 
 

 
      
 
       
 GET UP & GET MOVING
 
We encourage everyone to find a way to incorporate exercise into your daily life. Every other month we will post information on a form of exercise and where to find it locally. The Amercian Heart Association's guidelines for physical activity suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity). 30 minutes a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember, however you will also experience benefits even if you divide your time into two or three segments of 10 -15 minutes per day. 
 
 
This time we are discussing YOGA!
 
WHAT IS YOGA?     
 
Yoga has been around for 5,000 years and millions of
 
people participate in classes all over the world. Most classes
 
focus on learning physical poses called "asanas". Besides poses,
 
classes include breathing techniques and sometimes
 
meditations.
 
IS ALL YOGA THE SAME?
 
No. There are many different forms. A few of them are:
 
Bikram : which is practiced in a room that is heated
 
to 105 degrees. This is also known as "hot" yoga
 
Hatha : focuses on slow and gently movements
 
Vingasar : movements flow from one to the next
 
Ashtanga : this form is physically demanding when
 
practiced

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA?
 
Besides being a form of exercise, it can also help
 
improve your flexibility, increase strength, help with posture
 
and relaxation. It also can help lower your blood
 
pressure which will decrease your risk for heart disease.
 
 
WHERE CAN YOU FIND CLASSES? 
 
 In our area these classes are offered at many different venues. The links below are a few places locally where you can attend classes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
About us: 
 The Health Ministry Team is a team composed of church members who have a health background.  We currently sponsor blood pressure checks and flu shot clinics.  This year we are looking forward to sponsoring a lunch and learn where we will provide lunch and have guest speakers on health related topics.  Our team is headed up by our parish nurse, Sheri Young.  If you are interested, please contact Sheri here.