QUINCY The public is invited to enjoy goat yoga hosted bythe Blessing Nurses Alumni Association in observation of 2024 National Nurses Week.

Goat Yoga will take place atBlessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences,3609 N. Marx Dr.,in Quincy on Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

Similar to traditional yoga, participants will follow a teacher and perform different poses designed to enhance flexibility and strength. However, during goat yoga baby goats join in on the fun.

Goat yoga has proven to improve mental and physical health. According to scientific studies there are positive effects on our well-beings during human-animal interactions. Research shows spending time with animals can reduce stress and even alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

It will cost $30 for adults to participate and $14 for children 12 and under. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Each participant must sign a liability waiver at the start of the session. Participants need to bring their own yoga mat if they dont want to be directly on the grass, but it's not required to participate in the class.

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