By Nicole Aiello, PIO North Myrtle Beach

JANUARY 6, 2009 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new twist on an established exercise program with its newest class sport yoga. Sport yoga is a modern practice utilizing various forms of yoga, Pilates mat work and sport stretching techniques in order to strengthen muscles, build flexibility and bring balance to the participant’s life.

Sport yoga instructor Dawn DiVita, who has more than ten years experience and is certified by the National Exercise and Sport Trainers Association, will be leading the classes.

Anyone 18 years old or older who is interested in sport yoga can register at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center’s front desk (1030 Possum Trot Rd.). Classes are from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Mondays and 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the community center. Although there is no fee to participate in the class, donations are accepted.

For more information, please call the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (843) 280-5570.