Yoga For health and relaxation by Karen Gardner
Yoga gains popularity in the 90s as a low impact stress relief. Lita Frenkel leads classes in Frederick Hagerstown and at the YMCA guiding breathing, posture, and a full body practice. She stresses daily 5 to 10 minute breathing, a two to three year path to full flexibility, and a depth of mental focus. Frenkel links yoga to spiritual philosophy from India and her own life journey, including time in Germany India and the United States. Students report back pain relief, energy, and mental calm benefiting daily life.