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MEDIA ADVISORY: Brain Health Awareness Week: Official proclamation and yoga event
OTTAWA,
September 17, 2015 —
The University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute invites members of the media to attend the official proclamation of Brain Health Awareness Week by Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, followed by a “Yoga & YOU for Brain Health” event.
WHAT: Official proclamation of Brain Health Awareness Week, and Yoga & YOU for Brain Health event
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, Official Proclamation at 9 a.m., Yoga & YOU at 10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Tabaret lawn (TBT), 550 Cumberland | map
Studies indicate that yoga has positive effects on various aspects of health, including cardiovascular, muscular and respiratory systems. Patients who have suffered a stroke, or who are living with Parkinson’s or other neuromuscular diseases, are well aware of the importance of stretching, strength and balance exercises, all of which yoga emphasizes.
Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, will proclaim the start of 2015 Brain Health Awareness Week, after which Kate Durie from Yogatown will lead a family-friendly yoga session.
Find out more about the Brain Health Awareness Week event.
Media inquiries
Danika Gagnon
Media Relations Officer
University of Ottawa
Office: 613-562-5800 ext. 2981
Cell: 613-863-7221
danika.gagnon@uOttawa.ca
