Blessing Nurses Alumni Association hosts goat yoga event for community wellness

by KHQA Staff

Blessing Nurses Alumni Association hosts goat yoga event for community wellness (Blessing Health).

Quincy, Ill. (KHQA)

A Blessing nurses' group is offering goat yoga sessions this spring.

The public is invited to register for a session of goat yoga at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Quincy on Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m.

The goat yoga session is sponsored by the Blessing Nurses Alumni Association as part of its observance of 2024 National Nurses Week.

Goat yoga is similar to traditional yoga, during which participants follow the lead of a teacher, performing different poses designed to enhance flexibility and strength.

During a goat yoga session, baby goats, known as kids, join the human participants. Goat yoga has been proven to improve mental and physical health.

Scientific studies have confirmed the positive effects of human-animal interaction on well-being. Research has shown that spending time with animals can reduce stress levels, and even alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The college is located at 3609 N. Marx Drive in Quincy. The fee to participate in the goat yoga session is $30 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Each participant will sign a liability waiver at the start of the goat yoga session.

Participants need to bring their own yoga mat to the session if they dont want to be directly on the grass, but it is not required to participate in the class.

To register and pay the session fee, go here.

Payment may be brought the day of the goat yoga session but must be paid before the start of the class.

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