05/13/2026
Join us on May 13 at 5:30pm for Yoga Studies. Our practice will focus on the Calf Muscles as Your Second Heart.
The calf muscles act as a “second heart,” helping pump blood from your lower legs back to your heart and supporting overall cardiovascular health. When you walk, run, or simply move your ankles, your calf muscles squeeze. This squeezing action pushes the blood that has collected in your lower legs and feet back up towards your main heart and the rest of your body. It’s a vital part of healthy circulation. When your calf muscles are inactive, they stop pumping, causing blood to start pooling in your lower legs and feet. Gravity takes over, meaning the blood has a hard time making the trip back up to your heart, slowing everything down. This class explores how we can use yoga and other methods to keep the calf muscles flexible and strong so they function better as our “second heart.”—All Levels.