The Scoop February 2016 | Page 23

This healthy practice has been becoming popular for the benefits of maintaining a balanced spirituality. Yoga essentially promotes productivity and a healthy lifestyle. Over the past year or so, people on social media have redirected a good portion of their attention from the celebrity drama to fitness trainers. Many bodybuilders enjoy yoga because it gives them a break from the vigorous gym sessions and allows them to decompress from the intense pressure of life routines. Stress is dense in the atmosphere due to the world’s constant demand for faster and better things. Many people choose yoga has their stress reliever because it’s one of the cheaper form of entertainment. This also give them a little time to themselves because even though we are social beings, it’s very stressful to be have so much brain stimulation. And it’s important to refrain from throwing ourselves off the breaking point, so let’s start by taking deep breaths and clearing our minds.

There are many ways to practice yoga from meditating in your living room or a park to taking a class with a friend to get out the house and to get a different experience. Most people like to go to a facility to practice yoga with others, but this option could be a little bit too pricy, especially when living in San Francisco. With prices up to $500 per session it makes it hard for the average person to afford yoga classes. That’s could be half of your rent if you ask me. You may be wishing is for a more affordable option. Wish no more! There’s a place in San Francisco called yoga to the People.

Yoga to the people is “a unique yoga studio with the goal of recapturing what they consider to be the essence of yoga… simply put, yoga made available to everyone.” How much does it cost? It’s totally free! They may ask you if you would like to make a donation to keep the space running as they are, but it’s really a cool and affordable option for your yoga needs. Where are they located? They’re located on the 5th Floor at 2973 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, But they also have location at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus, Berkeley, and even New York! If you're ever in one of those cities, you should stop by and take one of their classes. It can really help regulate your state of mind.

Trayvon Smith