There will be a free chair yoga class at the our library starting soon, but space is limited, so sign up today.  Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents

to register!

6 weeks – 1 hour session Chair Yoga on Wednesdays from March 14 to April 18 at 6:30PM.  Full list of dates/times:

Wednesday, March 14 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 4 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 11 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 18 from 6:30PM

Who Can Do Chair Yoga?
“Anyone can do it!”  Men as well as women.  Chair yoga can benefit you whether you are a beginner who wants to start yoga slowly, out of shape, young or old, overweight or averse to gyms. It is also beneficial for most health problems or concerns in any one area of your body, or to gently help your body strengthen and recover from an illness or surgery. Remember to always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.

What is Chair Yoga?
Chair yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support.  Chair yoga gives you the benefit of relieving stress and gentle stretching of muscles and joints.  With the use of this type of yoga modification, it helps to make yoga easier if you have physical limitations in balance, flexibility, or strength. Yoga is not about trying to twist your body into a pretzel.  It is meant to gently stretch and bend the muscles and open air flow with the breath. Whether you are doing classical yoga or chair yoga, you will leave class with a calmer state of mind and a more resilient spirit.

Benefits of Chair Yoga

Chair yoga as well as classical yoga is considered safe. Studies have shown that yoga helps people with the symptoms of many health issues including:

• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• manage stress, anxiety, clinical depression
• fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome
• arthritis
• insomnia
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• chronic pain
• poor circulation
• relieves stress ,tension in neck, shoulders, torso and legs.
• gain strength, flexibility and balance
• digestion
• osteoporosis – helps stop bone loss or increase bone density
• well-being feeling
• breathe easier

THE RULES:

1. Only two different entries per person allowed.
2. All entries must be based on the form and picture provided.
3. Include your name, address, age and phone number with your entry.
4. Entries must be original.

Deadline:  Saturday, March 24th, 2012.

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their drawings displayed at the Aston Public Library.

Click here for the form (.PDF file) .

Bear in a Square by Stella Blackstone

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The popular storytime for babies will return for these dates in March, courtesy of the Delaware County Library System:

Mondays March 5, 12, 19, 26

All will be at 10AM.

Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

to register!

• Certified tax preparers to maximize your refund
• Free e-filing of federal and state returns
• Fast refunds through direct deposit to bank or prepaid debit card accounts
• US Savings bonds can be purchased by checking a box on your tax form

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Call 610-494-5877 to make an appointment today. All filers must bring documentation to their appointment. Call the library for more information about required documentation, or stop by and pick up a sheet listing the documentation.

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

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Click on the cover below to request the book or see if it’s on the shelf:

Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:

http://amzn.com/w/R19YZSB3NED6