I was recently asked how my Qi Gong journey started and from where I sought expertise and training. Following is my Movement Odyssey that highlights my path...
A Yoga Teacher’s Movement Odyssey to Qi Gong with Kim OBrien
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Category: Aging Well
Joyful Aging: How Embracing Joy Impacts Well-Being in Later Life
Navigating life's ever-changing landscape can be both exhilarating and challenging. From transitioning to new living situations to facing health setbacks and...
Yamas & Niyamas: A Lifestyle Practice
Following the ethical precepts of the Yamas (restraints) and Niyamas (observances) can help us to live a healthier lifestyle.
No more Excuses! Get Started and Feel Better with Yoga
“If Not Now” by Carrie Newcomer is one of my favorite songs. Throughout the song, this phrase repeats: if not now, tell me when. Many of us have the problem...
My experiences with a Houseful of COVID!
I spent two weeks in my hometown with my family, 4 of whom had Covid while I was there. Their ages ranged from mid 50s to my Dad at 90. Here’s my take on...
Six Principles for Aging Well for Anyone over 40
I started Yoga at the age of 45. Back then, I was working full-time in the high-tech industry, raising two middle schoolers and married to the love of my...
Doctors recommend Yoga to Seniors more often!
News flash! Nowadays, osteopaths, orthopedic specialists, internal medicine doctors and other healthcare providers recommend Yoga to seniors more often. This...
Exercise vs. Movement – What’s the Difference?
I read an interesting book called "Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement" by Katy Bowman. The author of the book encourages us to stop...
Aging Health and Life’s Choices: A Story of Two Cousins
As part of the Graduation process of becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher for the 50+ population through the Yoga Vista Academy, I require my student teachers to...
Wellness Practices for Aging Well
Aging is a natural phenomenon of life. Some may say it is the degradation of our physical bodies, and others will say it is a blessing and a gift of longevity. So, if we are all aging, why and how do some people appear to age better than others?