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Stretching for strength, physically and mentally

Ryan Gigg’s has been much in the news lately - for his impressive performance on the pitch, and for trying
to keep his private life out of the news, writes yoga teacher Yasmin Fattori.
He puts his longev- The truth is that well as balance and fl exibility are
ity in football down many more men are evident.
to his discovery of turning to yoga, not Another great benefi t is aware- Greendown School
yoga, and I imagine only to accomplish ness of breathing and mental Wed 7pm - 8.30pm
he has had to draw peace of mind or strength; it is only when you are Fri 6pm - 7.30pm
£8 per class or 5 for £30
upon inner strength to achieve supple fully aware of your breath that
to cope with the media bodies but also to you can use it to its full potential, Next Generation Club
pressure he has been encourage muscle oxygen being an integral part of Kembrey Park
under recently. defi nition. There is muscle growth. Yoga practice can Sat 11.30am - 12.30pm
The great beauty of a proven connection reduce stress levels, easing the sense Suitable for all levels
yoga is its all-embrac- between weight bear- of competitive edge, improving £6 per class or 6 for £30
ing nature: not just a ing yoga poses with general wellbeing and fostering Contact Yasmin
pursuit for women or improved strength peace of mind. 07729 228979
the liberated sort, but and muscle tone, So, you thought yoga was a girly
a free-for-all party where everyone and the benefi ts of regular practice thing? Think again.
gets invited...even men. in nurturing physical strength, as

Race for Life returns to Lydiard in July
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is back in Swindon for a mid-week
5k or 10k run around Lydiard Park on Wednesday 20 July.
Race for Life is the UK’s largest to ‘join the girls.’” FREE SPINAL HEALTH CHECK
women-only fundraising event The money raised by Race for • NECK PAIN Free 20 minute consultation
series where all the money raised Life is crucial to fund Cancer • BACK PAIN to assess if Chiropractic
goes to fund Cancer Research UK’s Research UK’s life-saving work. will beneŠ t you.
life-saving work. Becoming more The charity supports the work of • HEADACHES Please call
active has benefi ts that continue scientists, doctors and nurses who • SPORTS INJURY 01793 602454 Clare Duncan-Hawes
well after the event, as research are dedicated to beating cancer • CAR ACCIDENT BSc (Hons) MSc DC
shows that even moderate, regular by understanding its causes and Member of the
British Chiropractic
physical activity can help reduce the investigating how best to prevent, Chiropractic is a natural and safe approach to help the problems Association & College
risk of cancer. diagnose and treat it. above and many more such as knee and elbow pain, repetitive of Chiropractors.
Karen Drew, area marketing Women in Swindon can enter strain, heavy lifting injury, etc. And we can help young and old alike. Registered with GCC
manager said, “Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s 5k and 10k 54 Basepoint Centre, Westlea, Swindon www.cjduncan-hawes.co.uk
not a competitive event, it’s about Race for Life sponsored by Tesco
women of all ages, shapes, sizes at www.raceforlife.org or by calling
and fi tness levels coming together 0871 641 1111.
Stride out with Highworth Club

Highworth Walking Club organises a programme of walks every Sun-
day and Wednesday all over the Swindon area and sometimes further
afi eld such as the Welsh mountains.
Sunday walks set off from a num- join three walks before becoming
ber of locations such as the Civic a member. For a copy of the pro-
Offi ces in Swindon, the Brewery gramme showing details of walk The specialists that have all you
Street car park in Highworth, or length and grade and to fi nd out
from Freshbrook Centre. about the club, contact the secretary need - for your big adventure!
Wednesday walks depart from Hilary Smith on 644797 or mail: hys. 01793 488882
the Recreation Centre in High- [email protected]
worth. The club diary is available at Unit 108, Basepoint
Newcomers are welcome to http://bit.ly/highworthwalkers Business Centre Swindon SN5 7EX
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