Jefferson plans yoga program

LAKE HOPATCONG — The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is pleased to continue its adult chair yoga program this fall.

Students will be instructed by certified instructor Linda Mangan in this very gentle class on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. in the Camp Jefferson Community Lodge, 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, in 11 sessions beginning Sept. 9 and ending on Nov. 18 (unless the make-up classes of 12/9 and 12/23 are used) for $38.50 per person. Learn modified yoga postures incorporating the same principles as a full yoga class but seated in a chair focusing on breathing techniques and stress management tools such as meditation and deep relaxation.

All participants must pre-register through the Recreation Dept., and registration forms are available at the Camp Jefferson office, 81 Weldon Road during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, or by calling 973-663-8404.

Download a Chair Yoga program registration form from www.jeffersontownship.net by going to the “Forms Center” link to the Recreation Department section. Registrations and checks can be mailed to Jefferson Township Recreation, Chair Yoga program, Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 or dropped off in person. MasterCard, VISA, and Discover are accepted but a 2.45% bank convenience charge will be added to the registration fee.

There is a minimum of 15 people per class with a maximum of 30.