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New Westminster yoga class breaks down barriers

A local yoga instructor is reaching out to broaden the horizons of traditional yoga instruction.

A local yoga instructor is reaching out to broaden the horizons of traditional yoga instruction.

Claudio Dagnino, a registered clinical counsellor and yoga instructor, offered a first-of-its-kind workshop for Deaf participants at Santosha Yoga on May 12. Participants had a chance to take part in the 60-minute hot yoga sequence while sign language interpreters provided instruction.

“The expectation is that after this workshop, Deaf individuals will be able to attend a hot yoga class and enjoy the documented benefits of practising yoga,” explained a press release.