[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New Year is the perfect opportunity to get rid of unnecessary stress. Attend Bonnie Pariser’s Stress Clinics, held at Yoga Loka’s Frenchtown and Somerville locations beginning in January, to learn relaxation techniques and reduce stress levels.

Bonnie, yoga therapist and TRE provider, explains, “People respond to the Stress Clinics because a lot of what I teach are things that can be done during a regular day; you can fit it into your schedule. Small changes can truly change your life.” Bonnie has studied with experts on trauma and the effects it has on the body.  “There are ways to reduce the effects of trauma, and we can use some of the same techniques for regulating daily stress. These practices allow people to unwind and rest.” Part of the success of the clinics comes from the supportive group environment in which people are able to come together and talk about their struggles. Bonnie says, “It’s a relief to know that you are not alone in this.”

The Stress Clinics will be held in Somerville beginning Monday, January 11 at 6pm, and in Frenchtown beginning on Friday, January 15 at 6:30pm.

Somerville location: 19 North Doughty Avenue, Somerville. Frenchtown location: 34 Bridge Street, Frenchtown. For more information, visit Yoga-Loka.com or call 908-268-7430.