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Show Oetaien. Yoga, a popular mind and body exercise, is ideal for com- lEfflMnfisr bating stress, Yogafactor.org insists that it also pro ides clarity and focus that actually jumpstart students motivation With tests, papers and projects to occupy their time, students may not feel as if they can incorporate exercise into their schedules; however, allotting some time for fitness can aid in time , n jin to study. Although yoga can prove expensive for some students, h. many yoga studios offer dis: counted student rates and free trial classes. After safely achiev- management. Exercise helps improve mental focus. Aside from benefiting the body, even modest exertion improves concentration levels. As simple an activity as taking a walk outside can assist in pro- ing comfort and confidence in the postures with the help of an instructor, yoga videos and DVDs provide a less expensive means to pursue the exercise. Westminster offers free yoga classes in the basement of Payne Gym every Monday from 5:30 ductive reading and studying. Fitness Web site, mag4you.com, explains that, regular physical activity improves reaction time, concentration, creativity and mental vigor. Most likely, thats because it improves the bodys ability to pump blood, which boosts the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream and speeds up blood flow to the brain. Experts believe that all of these changes encourage quicker physical and mental reactions. The mind, being so closely linked to the body, requires physical activity to i 'h r js ii i flPK p.m. to 7 p.m. The Franklin Institute reports that nearly half of young people ages 12 to 21 do not participate in vigorous physical activity on a regular basis. Our bodies were designed to maintain a physical lifestyle. the mind and body on each other, and exercise was part Historically, have relied biologically, of survival, in the form of hunting and gathering or raising livestock and growing food. The Franklin Institute also completed studies on walking functionmost effectively. j 5, 2005 Pn ora by Btth Lindorf 1 amU Exercise can help people focus and learn Free yoga classes, offered every Monday on Campus, are an easy, inexpensive way for students to exercise their bodies and minds and its effect on the brain. In one observed group, walking improved their learning ability, concentration, and abstract reasoning. Walking increases blood circulation and the oxygen and glucose that reach the brain, promoting focus and clarity Besides a scenic environ ment for a stroll, Westminsters campus offers a selection of fitness opportunities. Many ambitious students take on the rock- - dents who wish to make use of climbing wall between the Foster and Converse buildings. Facilities used for Westminster's sports teams, dance classes studies, a person should give time, everyday, to exercise, af- and yoga classes are open to them. Thomas Jefferson wrote that to be successful in academic firming that health must not be sacrificed to learning. A strong body makes the mind strong. stu- - i 1191 - pl Master Plan Unveiled Another interesting and useful decision is the collection of rainwater runoff from the soccer field into large tanks that will be used to water the field. On Thursday the campus unveiled its landscaping master plan in the Howa Board Toom. Although students werent invited to the meet- ing the topics discussed will directly affect everyone on campus. Landmark 'Designwa: ired? to deyelftfK (including building an owned hous , nating useless lawns, replanting trees of a more native variety, and extending the creek trail to wrap around the new parking structure. IrafrftviiltiftBiitiffliiiMt economical plan uses foi describe the focus. The aft from Payne r cr art, r'ociall ' f i Working with Westminster professor Ty Harrisons biology class, Landmark ,took the first steps adjhe trees on ms pihe useless m divided o zones and o ea cli. d and done, all pre . the faceting 6nj m Emi-v- i If jA"- - k ' ilkl iWT i-- ft Whenii gration Creek VI iller. 1 1 chfeSges Jk ing structure and we The new design fg I stfc studjj' many changes to With the additwtA the science builchng, the Foster hffVright the overall plan has no ompletion date as to work to become 1 parking boardwalk orpmza. By beauti- - with! funding availability. Some ofhe figures laid out were fying the Aljjirirfi Village, and bloken down by cost per square changing the space feetttfen buildings, Landmark Design pot some totaling $2.50 per f square foot. hopes to join them visually. i Overall the plan is de The plan includes reworking the creekside amphitheatre to j signed to be a more ecological make it more of a classroom, , and economical choice for i: adding a creek overlook, elimi - V Westminster. d WESTMINISTER COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF UTAH ' GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR lotlt Tuesday, October i 2005 9 a.m.-- 3 p.m. University of Utah Union Ballroom 1 i 1 1 V i t I j f r ( i t i t |