MSU Professor Brings Yoga to Underserved Populations

Dr. Desiré Anastasia joins First Take to talk about bringing the spiritual practice of yoga to undeserved populations.

Dr. Desiré Anastasia, a professor at MSU Denver’s Sociology and Criminology department, joined First Take with Lando and Chavis to talk about her work bringing the spiritual practice of yoga to underserved populations such as inmates and veterans as part of her work with the Give Back Yoga Foundation. 

Anastasia also teaches yoga classes at The Yoga Mat in Five Points. Classes are donation-based and all are welcome, especially those facing socioeconomic challenges or those who are new to yoga.