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Yogathon for endometriosis

 

A "Yogathon" will be held at Ettalong Beach Club Fitness City in this week to raise money for the Endometriosis Care Centre of Australia (ECCA).

The event will involve a two to three-hour yoga class given by an experienced yoga instructor, who will guide participants through gentle yoga movements.

The yogathon has a registration fee of $15, the proceeds of which will be donated to ECCA.

It is open to all women and men who would like to take part.

Participants will receive a branded t-shirt and towel.

"Yoga is well known for its positive effects on the body," said Ettalong Beach Club Fitness City manager, Deborah Mason.

"It's a great way to develop a healthy mind and body," she said.

ECCA is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals committed to working towards improving awareness, diagnosis, treatment and research into endometriosis in Australia.

National program director of ECCA, Ms Janine Walsh, said endometriosis was a medical condition, which affected women of all ages.

"It occurs when the cells that line the inside of the uterus grow on the outside, causing painful inflammation and scarring," she said.

"The most common sites where endometriosis occurs are on the uterus and on the walls of the pelvis.

"Endometriosis impacts on a woman's ability to live, work and function in a normal capacity.

"We are encouraging all Central Coast residents to take part in raising money to fund research into this medical condition," said.

The yogathon, which will be held in independent gyms across Australia, was sponsored by Vitasoy.

"Vitasoy is committed to encouraging healthy lifestyles," said Vitasoy's sales and marketing manager, Ms Jaime Wong."

For more information or to register for the Vitasoy Vitality Yogathon, phone 1300 555 583.

Media release, March 30