I contacted Sgt. Christopher Larsh of the Dane County Sheriff's Office to see if I could get an answer for Anderson.

It turns out in addition to the class I wrote about, there is another volunteer who comes to the jail to teach a strictly yoga class on Wednesdays. Larsh said another yoga class has recently been added on Saturdays as well.

So there are three classes for women, but none for men.

Frank Barone, one of the volunteers who teaches the mediation-yoga class, told me in an email that they had asked about offering a class for men several years ago but were given a few reasons why it couldn’t happen.

Larsh told me that space and gym availability, where the classes are held, is the main reason. The gym is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. During those times, a schedule is in place for inmates to exercise, Larsh said.

At least for now, it doesn’t sound like a similar opportunity will be available for the men.

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