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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tiera Harris, wife of Staff Sgt. Robert Harris, 52nd Communications Squadron, stretches while her daughter Milana, 19 months old, sits on her lap and tries to do the stretch too Jan. 17, 2008. Each week the participations of the Protestant Women of the Chapel Yoga Class receive a healthy recipe to try. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Women of the Protestant Women of the Chapel stretch before beginning the Christian Alternative to Yoga Class at building 139 Jan.17, 2008. The yoga class was created to give the women an opportunity to practice yoga forms, which are Hindu based, but with a Christian. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Women of the Protestant Women of the Chapel stretch before beginning the Christian Alternative to Yoga Class Jan.17, 2008. While doing yoga the women listen to various bible verses and practice proper breathing in order to relax, gain strength and flexibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman Sarah Hovin, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, holds a yoga pose during the Protestant Women of the Chapel’s Christian Alternative Yoga Class Jan. 17, 2008. Airman Hovin practices yoga as an alternative form of exercise to go with her usual workout regimen. The Protestant Women of the Chapel’s Christian Alternative Yoga class takes place Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in building 139. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – (Right) Jen Kirk, daughter of Chief Master Sgt. Edward Kirk, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, and her mother, Laurie Kirk practice yoga together Jan. 17, 2008. Studies show that working out with a partner increases the chance of overall fitness goal success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Amanda Schrader, wife of Airman 1st Class Christopher Schrader, 81st Fighter Squadron, demonstrates a yoga pose during the Protestant Women of the Chapel’s Christian Alternative Yoga Class Jan. 17, 2008. The free class is followed by a bible study. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Kacie Newman, wife of 2nd Lt. Jared Newman, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, hopes to become spiritually and physically fit during the Protestant Women of the Chapel’s Christian Alternative Yoga Class Jan. 17, 2008. The free yoga class takes place Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in building 139. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun)

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Chapel offers woman alternative yoga class

Published Jan. 22, 2008
By Staff Sgt. Tammie Moore
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The Protestant Women of the Chapel have begun a new program offering women of the base the opportunity to get a workout while fellowshipping. Every Thursday the women's group offers a free Christian Alternative Yoga Class.

The class is open to all women who want to increase their flexibility and reduce their stress though yoga without the chanting and meditation of traditional Hindu yoga, said Laurie Kirk, 52nd Fighter Wing Chapel tithes and offerings account manager.

The class takes place at 5:30 p.m. in building 139 in the "intro room." A bible study "Giving God First place" follows the yoga class.

"'First Place' is a Christ-centered health program that uses a support system that incorporates bible study, scripture memorization, prayer, balanced eating and exercise plans," Mrs. Kirk said. "It provides the opportunity to change your life, not only physically but spiritually and emotionally."

While the yoga class is always open to new participants the bible study class runs in sessions. The next bible study session is scheduled to begin in May.

"Even if you have never done yoga, or participated in a bible study before, I encourage you to come," Mrs. Kirk said. "This would be the perfect first time, it is my first time doing yoga. Come and be surrounded by encouraging, loving and spiritual women. Your life will be changed."

For more information about the yoga or bible study classes, call 452-1813.