Back to School Week 1- Cami Gore

Back to School, Back to Yoga

February 4, 2019- 22 year old Allan Fang engages in breathing at University of Maryland's Eppley Recreation Center.  Finding his breath allows him to set his intention for his practice.
February 4, 2019- 19 year old Irene Haramis (left) performs a seated spinal twist. 18 year old Annie O'Connell opts for a deeper stretch by bending her bottom knee. The yoga classes at Eppley Recreation Center encourage students to do what feels best for their bodies.
February 4, 2019- 19 year old Irene Haramis (left) and 18 year old Annie O'Connel participate in restorative stretches at Eppley Recreation Center. Holding the stretches allows their bodies to relax into the poses.
February 4, 2019- 20 year old Conor Delahunty sinks into the happy baby pose at University of Maryland's 8pm yoga class. This stretch opens up her hips.
February 4, 2019- 20 year old Conor Delahunty uses a block as a prop in her yoga practice at Eppley Recreation Center. The block gives her a deeper stretch in her hamstring.

February 4, 2019- 21 year old Matthew Vega takes upward facing dog at the Eppley Recreation Center Natatorium. This makes him feel a stretch in his lower back.

February 4, 2019- 21 year old Matthew Vega hugs his knees to his chest before settling into a meditative state at University of Maryland's Eppley Recreation Center. The meditation allows him to release his stress from the start of the semester.
February 4, 2019- 21 year old Christopher Wessels (left) and 20 year old Allison Criswell (right) talk to yoga instructor, Jemma Lehner after class at Eppley Recreation Center. Lehner attempts to bring people back to her class each week.

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