LEWISTON — Instructor Carol Turner will teach the many healthy benefits of hula-hooping during upcoming classes at the YWCA. Learn the basics of hooping and see how it heals the mind, body and soul.

Hula-hooping builds core strength, provides a great cardiovascular workout, reduces stress, brings joy and laughter and helps clear the mind. Hoops are available for purchase from the instructor for $25 each or bring your own.

All classes are six weeks for $54 ($10 discount for YWCA members) and are offered for the following:

Adult classes: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. beginning Jan. 7, or Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 10.

Teen classes (12+): Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. A perfect way for teens to exercise, increase self-esteem and have fun. Waist hooping, arm hooping, walk forward/backward, hip hooping and more will be taught.

Children (7+ years): Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Children will learn different hoop moves that will lead to hours of hooping fun at home.

Hoop Jams will be held every third Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 15. $10 per session.

For information, call YWCA at 795-4050 or visit www.ywcamaine.org.