Morning Journal/ Danielle Garner Owner of Generations Cafe Jen Balint stands beside Rae Oxley, adult and childrens yoga instructor. The two women collaborated to bring evening yoga classes to Generations Cafe on Monday evenings.

COLUMBIANA–Generations Cafe has paired up with adult and child yoga instructor Rae Oxley to bring an evening yoga class to fruition.

After being informed she would need to relocate her studio, Oxley sent an email to her clients.

“The stars lined up,” Oxley said.

Oxley said she didn’t even blink when Jen Balint, owner of Generations Cafe, invited her to hold classes where the “vibe is off the chart.” Classes will take place at 5:30 p.m. Mondays inside Generations Cafe, 31 S. Main St.

“Peacefulness, mindfulness, creating self-healing, being aware of your body, your surroundings for an hour,” Oxley said when describing what those attending should expect.

Oxley said learning techniques associated with yoga help with stress, relaxation and focus.

Balint has gained flexibility and self-healing from yoga.

“We are not judgmental, it’s not a competition. It’s self-healing and your ability isn’t judged. It’s more growth,” Balint said.

Balint said she is less tense and has increased flow with everyday tasks.

“You can do a lot more with your body, just unloading groceries, anything,” Balint said.

Oxley invites all skill levels to join. Oxley explained even with a combination of experienced and new attendees, the movements can be adapted.

“I can redirect you to make you feel comfortable. It’s not about perfection, it’s about figuring out what you need,” Oxley said.

Oxley can do events and meet with clients. She teaches kettlebell skills and has Reiki experience in addition to yoga.

Oxley can be reached at 330-831-8595 or wellness606@yahoo.com.

“This is a technique to allow you to slow down, to sit in your position and be like, ‘I need to inhale and I need to exhale.’ By inhaling we are inhaling the positivity by exhaling we are letting the negativity go,” Rea said.