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THE GYM of Armonk Sponsors "Get on Your Mat for Mental Health" Event

A celebration of the connection between breath, yoga and mental health and wellness.

THE GYM of Armonk is pleased to sponsor the second annual “Get on Your Mat for Mental Health” event, hosted by The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA), and it's a celebration of the connection between physical health and mental health and wellness. Staff members at THE GYM implore community members to come out, get involved, and help support mental health in Westchester at “the largest and grooviest gathering of yogis in the county,” taking place on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 @ 6pm (Raindate: Thursday, June 20th). The event will be held under the open sky on Court Street in White Plains, NY (between Main Street and Martine Avenue), and promises to be enjoyable for all levels of yoga students, children and adults.

In 2012, “Get on Your Mat for Mental Health” drew over 500 people and those who attended received freebies from event sponsors like Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor Patch; Athleta, who gave out gift bags; White Plains Hospital, who gave out free yoga mats; Whole Foods and others. This year, many more local practitioners, spas, yoga studios and other companies that promote healthy living will be on-hand to support participants and talk about their work. In addition, Tao Porchon-Lynch, the oldest living yoga teacher according to the Guinness Book, and this year’s Athleta Athlete of the Year, will be leading the opening meditation. The outdoor class will be taught by renowned yoga teacher Sadie Nardini, and House of Waters will return to entertain and enliven participants.

Because THE GYM of Armonk recently launched their new yoga program, tG² Yoga, on May 21st, their involvement in the upcoming MHA event is even timelier. The more than 30 classes each month now being offered feature a comprehensive schedule of six different classes to accommodate all levels of experience, as well as focus on the core compliments to strength, cardio and conditioning work, all paralleling the core principles of the “Get on Your Mat for Mental Health” event.

Registration is available online at www.mhawestchester.org, and the first 500 registrants will receive a free yoga mat and bag, and a goody bag. Registration is $20 in advance, $25 on-site the day of event, and $10 for little yogis under age 10.

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About THE GYM of Armonk
THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a clothing boutique, juice bar, spa, child play area and unique health & wellness partnership conveniences. The staff's attentive service and the facility's array of programs and accommodations provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience.


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