TEAR up your gym membership and put away your running shoes and make tracks for Redditch library next Saturday, June 24, to celebrate International Yoga Day.
On show will be a demonstration of Sun Salutations – also known as Surya Namaskar – which, say the experts, burns more calories per half hour than a clutch of other sporty activities.
Not only that but visitors can also take part and learn the routines, while at the same time helping set the first ever relay record of Sun Salutations in Redditch.
“It’s just a simple, easily done exercise within yoga that builds up flexibility alongside strength,” said organiser Sujata Mathur.
However it is also claimed to have other major benefits including helping to lose weight, improve digestion and sleeping, lower blood sugar and improve general well being as well as leaving enthusiasts glowwing.
It’s also claimed that half an hour of Sun Salutations will burn more calories (417) than the equivalent time spent weightlifting (199), cycling (331), rock climbing 364), running 414), playing tennis (232), basketball (265) or football (298).
Beginners and experts are welcome to attend and the event is on the second floor of Redditch library, runs from 10.30am to 2pm and is free.
