Practicing yoga regularly can improve your flexibility, strength and circulation and has been shown to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as blood sugar levels, says Infinite Light Yoga.Other benefits include stress and pain relief, and improved concentration, coordination and memory.

Feel like giving it a try?

Infinite Light Yoga instructor Rebekah Young leads multi-level yoga classes from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays in the east lounge of Upstate's Campus Activities Building.

Everyone is welcome, and your first class is free. Pay $36 for four consecutive weeks, or $12 per class on a drop-in basis.

For details, contact Rebecca Janowski at 464-4826 or email janowskr@upstate.edu

Upstate Medical University is partnering with Syracuse University to inspire healthy behavior with the ongoing national “Healthy Monday” campaigns.