If you have a new year’s resolution to get to the gym and workout more in 2023.  The Lima YMCA is offering a chance on Saturday January 7^th  to check a variety of classes during their Fitness Fun Day.   Members and non-members can come in from 8 to 11 am and take part in 30-minute sample classes like Zumba, Kettle Ball, and Yoga.

A local yoga instructor has been mixing things up for her classes and is offering yoga and wine sessions. 

The students at Allen East were excited to receive a grant on Thursday that will allow their school to buy yoga equipment for a new mental health initiative. Two sets of yoga equipment will be bought, one for general school use and one for sports teams. Athletes are even anticipating gaining the mental strength that doing yoga builds. As schools start to place more and more importance on students' mental health, Activate Allen County along with Mercy Health and other organizations wanted to give a head start to those initiatives with the Activated School Challenge.

A yoga studio in Wapakoneta has started raising money for JDRF, an organization dedicated to finding the cure for juvenile diabetes. 

A few people headed for Faurot Park on Thursday to take advantage of the nice weather. Paula Johnson organized a small group yoga session at the Rotary Amphitheater. Everyone practiced proper social distancing staying at least 6 feet apart. With the parks remaining open, Johnson said they all just needed some fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. She said their one-hour session gives them a chance to get out for some interaction while still following all the rules in place.

Local yoga enthusiast headed to Faurot Park to excise their bodies and support Anti-Human Trafficking efforts.