Try this now! Stand with your back against the wall and notice which parts of your body touch. Do the calves touch? The buttocks? Is there a curve in the low back? Do the shoulder blades touch? What about your…
A show of hands in a roomful of 40+ yr olds will unequivocally show that the majority of people have some form of osteoarthritis. The location may differ, but the common complaint of pain when moving a joint is universal.…
Did you know that 25% of all your bones are in your feet? They bear your body weight with every step and every curb you encounter. Keeping them strong and flexible is important. But, did you know that moving your…
For some, Yoga is a Yawn! Thinking that it is only breathing, stretching and relaxing ... it can seem a bit boring. Now some people like their Yoga like that! But, for those of you who like a little pep…
Evelyn (not her real name), is in her mid 70's and comes to the Gentle Yoga classes at our studio. She has arthritis in her knees, so she uses a thick blanket when she kneels. And she moves slowly getting…
Take a look at what your plantar fascia looks like at the bottom of your feet. When there are micro tears or strains in this area of your fascia web, every step you take can be very painful. We have…
Tired, drained, exhausted, pooped-out, beat .. are all words we use to describe that feeling of just wanting to collapse and rest. Sometimes we feel this way and we haven't even done much physically to warrant feeling so darn tired!…
Last night I went to a Healthy Back Yoga class and the room was packed mat‐to‐mat with people. The woman next to me was a first‐timer at this particular class and she asked "Do all these people have back problems"? I shrugged my…
I love having brand new people come to my Chair Yoga class at the local library branch. This class is their longest‐running Senior program! We are going into our 7th year and the room is packed with people 55+, and many…
One of the greatest joys I experience as a Gentle Yoga Teacher is seeing the metamorphosis (def. a marked change in form, texture and physical appearance) of people after they retire. I have seen many initial retirees panic at the thought of a…