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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…