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: Balance & Stability
Yoga for Foot Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Type 2 Diabetes
The Healing Power of Movement In a world that often requires us to be constantly on our feet, conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and...
Wellness Practices for Balance and Stability
Reduce your risk of Falls and Injuries If you have noticed your balance is not what it used to be, then you are in the right place! Indeed, your ability to...
Improve your Balance by enhancing your Proprioception
Thankfully, we can improve our balance by working on our proprioception — our sense of knowing where our body is in space.
Keep your Feet Healthy… They do a lot for you!
We see a lot of bare feet in Yoga classes. Panning the room, I can see swollen and discolored feet, toes that jam together, ankles that turn outward, flat...
Move Fluidly with the Sunflower and Moonflower Flow
Finding ways to move fluidly and freely is something that is very important to me. Therefore, I always keep my eye out for movements that I can incorporate...
Balance + Coordination = Brain Power
When I think of “brain power,” in the context of Yoga for seniors, I think of people in my life who demonstrate having vibrant energy well through their elder...
Breathe Better, Stand Taller with this Gentle Backbend
If we were to mimic a person taking a deep breath of fresh air, we would likely lift our chests and hold our heads up high. A gentle backbend like this helps...
Fear of Falling? Try this Adapted Half Moon Pose
Questioning ourselves as we Age Does the fear of falling stop you from doing the things you love? Sometimes with age, we decide to stop taking chances, both...
Dancing for Aging Well – Study Results are In!
Looking for the Fountain of Youth is a lifelong quest for many. Although some find it though cosmetic surgery, some find it through healthy eating and...