A Cedar Crest yoga studio is providing free classes to federal employees and Social Security recipients affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
Badlands Healing Yoga announced it will offer complimentary access to all livestream, in-person and video-on-demand classes to furloughed federal workers and those experiencing delays with Social Security or disability benefits.
“While these are frustrating times, yoga can help,” said Christine Stump, the studio’s founder, in the announcement.
Federal employees need only provide the name of their agency to qualify for the free classes, while Social Security and disability recipients can simply state they are waiting on benefits. The studio said all information provided remains private and recipients’ identities will not be disclosed.
Eligible participants can fill out a form on the studio’s website and will receive a unique access code within 48 hours, or 72 hours on weekends. Classes can be booked at badlandsyoga.com/schedule.
The shutdown has left thousands of federal employees either furloughed or working without pay, while Social Security Administration offices have reduced staffing that could affect benefit processing and customer service.
For assistance with the registration process, participants can contact the studio at hello@badlandsyoga.com or call 505-506-0136.
The current government shutdown began after Congress failed to pass funding legislation by the deadline.
