The University Sports Complex has introduced Yoga PiYo, a class that combines elements of yoga and plyometric exercises.

Though the class has a limited focus on stretching and body positions, the class still concentrates on traditional elements of yoga, such as breathing and meditation.

Jae Sung Shrader, Yoga PiYo instructor, sees the class as an escape from her daily routine.

“It forced me out of the library, makes you expand your practice and mind,” Shrader said.

According to Shrader, the class isn’t too strict and it helps to gain muscle. For many students, the most challenging aspect of the class is adjusting to the calm environment.

Megan Byas, the athletic coordinator at Loyola, is a business administration major and also a physical trainer. She said that since the class started, the attendance of how many people show up weekly has greatly increased.

“It is safe to say that the students are pretty engaged with the class,” Byas said.

Byas said that the reason behind Yoga PiYo was to incorporate PiYo and Yoga into one, while making a more complex spin off of Yoga. She said it is different from other classes offered because it tailors to students that want to get involved and gives them a little taste of something new. While other classes are often discontinued due to a lack of student participation, Yoga Piyo is thriving because of its popularity among the student body, according to Byas.

This is the case for Trichelle Lee, economics sophomore.

“The class is open and more relatable because its modern. I really enjoyed myself. Its a nice class,” Lee said.

Students and members of the University Sports Complex can take part in the class on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.