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…
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…
From tendinitis, to bone fractures, to mastectomies...people are coming to Yoga to help in their healing process. What is it about Yoga that helps the body heal? Let's look at three basic things: Circulation - Yoga gets you moving! Not just…
What does our age have to do with our yoga practice? For many people, they say "age is just a number...don't focus on it". But if you are over the age of 50, you know that age has somehow crept into…
Do you know that the Knees are the number one body part most MRIs are used for? Why is that? It's because our beautiful knees support the weight of our entire body with every step we take. We need our knees to be strong…
There is no doubt we all have had our share of injuries. But, I want to talk about those injuries that kind of "just happen". How often do you hear yourself saying... "but I was just picking up the sock off the…
A group of us yoga teachers had the pleasure of listening to a panel of students share their experiences on yoga, life and growing old. Ranging from 60 to 83, there was alot of wisdom to be shared. One student in particular…