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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 years. They tend to be active, agile...
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 keep us balanced and breathing well....
How Change and Yoga Keep our Minds Sharp
When people talk about “staying sharp” as they age, we commonly hear their testimonials about exercise and a healthy diet. Having taught Yoga for seniors for over a decade, I’ve come to recognize...
“Motion is Lotion” for Creaking, Popping and Painful Joints
Are creaking, cracking and popping joints normal? When confronting body aches and pains, observation and the quest for understanding can greatly serve us as we age. This is true especially for our...
When Bad Posture is a Good Thing
"I have poor Posture.” I love hearing these words from my friends and students. Why? Because it shows that they acknowledge how they’re holding their bodies. In Yoga philosophy, this would be an...
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 physically and emotionally. But being...
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 exercise. Some even find it through meditation...
Essential Program: Bone & Joint Health
Ready to work on your Bone & Joint Health? If you are reading this, you may be interested in Yoga practices and movement guidelines to help strengthen your Bones and Joints. You are in the right...
Wellness Practices for Low Back Care
Let's take care of your Low Back! "Low-back pain is a very common problem in the United States and around the world. About 80 percent of adults have low-back pain at some point in their lives"...
Wellness Practices for Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Ready to find balance Mentally and Emotionally? Did you know that "about 1 in 5 adults has a mental illness in any given year"? (Source: Mayo Clinic) Like many others in the world today, you may be...