“Whales serve as backdrop for aquarium yoga classes”
Doug Gross, CNN
2/6/09
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/02/06/yoga.whales/index.html?eref=rss_tech
The Georgia Aquarium is considered the largest aquarium with 80,000 animals and 8 million gallons of water. Along with its extensive number of animals to view, visitors can now take yoga classes at the aquarium and they are offered in front of the beluga whale tank. Since opening in 2005, the belugas have been one of the favorite exhibits because of their slow-moving gracefulness. These large elegant animals help inspire the mood that yoga helps inspire. Instructors hope that the energy belugas exhibit helps the yoga participants feel the same way. The spokesman for the aquarium said they are always trying to do something new so that each time you visit there’s a new program, a new animal, or a new exhibit. With the struggling economy, the aquarium has seen the negative effects as well with a decrease in visitors. One of the yoga students stated that the atmosphere in the whale exhibit enhanced her yoga experience. The ocean is known for its sense of peace and calm.
I think this is a great idea and it’s very innovative. Not only is yoga becoming more popular, but this is a great way to attract more funds to the aquarium and it of course enhances the experience that you get from yoga. I know that I would definitely want to go to a few classes. I think the cost is slightly high for $20 per class for members and $35 for non-members, however, that does include a day pass to the rest of the aquarium. I would take advantage of both experiences if I were to attend.
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I agree with you on this, I would love to sign up for one of these classes! I think it is a really cool idea that they are allowing for these yoga classes to take place at such a perfect place! I feel it would be a great experience and help the aquarium raise money to keep all their animals happy and healthy. To be able to work out and watch these amazing animals swim around right infront of you would just be so much fun and relaxing at the same time.
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