Yoga Above the Magic!

Yoga Above the Magic connects body, breath, and mind and is designed for all levels of fitness and experience. This class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and overall body strength. Classes begin with a tai chi and sun salutation warm-up followed by a flow of poses, with options, that allow you to honor and challenge you where you are in your yoga journey. The class closes in savasana with a calming meditation. Class themes include gratitude, kindness, letting go, and friendship.

Cost: $15 for Non-Members, $13.50 for MCDC Members, and $12 for MCDC Military Members

Instructor: Terry Eckmann

Terry Ferebee Eckmann, Ph.D. Eckmann is an award-winning presenter, author, and researcher. She presents internationally on topics related to effects of lifestyle choices on the brain, movement that matters, healthy aging, brain and learning, stress management, worksite wellness and the power of choice.

Eckmann and her daughter, Katie, coauthored “101 Mindfulness and Meditation Practices”. Terry’s other two books are “101 Ways to Age Gracefully” and “101 Brain Boosters” which is used in schools and active aging communities nationally.

Eckmann hosted the TV segment “Eye on Fitness” in the Minot viewing region for over 25 years.

Terry has served in various leadership roles; Chair of Teacher Education and Kinesiology, Coordinator of Corporate Fitness and Wellness and Master’s in Sports Management at MSU, Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and Community Education at Trinity Medical Center, Director of Wellness at Trinity, and owner of Body by Choice Exercise Studio.

Terry is married and the mother of 2 and grandmother of 4 – that’s her new favorite role. She enjoys time with family and friends, traveling the world, hiking, reading, entertaining, cooking, and most anything that involves movement and learning.