Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor, and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative course designed specifically for those looking to enhance their well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This course focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.

Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age!

Activity Level: 1

Special Notes

- This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:

OLLI HQ, 481 S. Shiloh Dr., Fay 72704

Required Supplies

- Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement.

Instructor

Vicky Willis

Viknisvari Willis is a certified Yoga instructor. She has taught yoga for OLLI for the past three years. She will guide participants in the practice of Yoga, emphasizing that Yoga means union with our mind and body. Regular yoga practice improves flexibility, strength, mobility, endurance and balance. The class will focus on mindful movement, deep stretches, balance, breathing, and meditation techniques that help calm the nervous system. Vicky will plan the class based on the participant’s health history and physical condition. This is a safe and mindful yoga practice.

Room: Training Room, 159

Tuition: $74.00
Member Tuition: $59.00

Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas (OLLI). Our mission is to provide a community of adults with a lifelong learning venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable educational programs.

If not a member, don’t worry, you can join by clicking on this Olli membership link. Then create an account, and select your membership type. If at any time you need assistance, please contact us at 479-575-4545 or by email at  [email protected].