Health capsules: Yoga and cardio campaign

GO RED FOR WOMEN on MAY 24-25

Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Dubai Health Authority and Emirates Cardiac Society are organising the fourth Go Red for Women, a campaign to raise awareness regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women, founded by the World Heart Federation, and recognised in over 30 countries.

This year, the regional campaign will be held in UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Egypt. On May 24 and 25, free heart health testing, blood pressure and sugar tests, body mass index and cholesterol checks, along with specialist consultations, will be held at Deira City Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Fujairah City Centre and Ajman City Centre from 10am to 7pm. Today, the campaign will be in Muscat City Centre from 5 to 9pm. For more information log on to majidalfuttaimproperties.com

YOGA FOR GOLFERS

Abu Dhabi Golf Club launches yoga sessions for golfers so they may improve core stability and flexibility for a good golf swing. The course will be led by certified instructor Pem Passa who will use a sequence of postures specially adapted for the sport that increase the player’s strength, flexibility and stamina.

Yoga for golfers runs every Wednesday at 6pm, at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Dh30 for members and Dh50 for non-members. For reservations call 02-5588990, private sessions and bespoke programmes also available.