Discover the joys and benefits of yoga in a supportive and nurturing environment explicitly tailored for older beginner adults. This 5-session series led by the experienced and compassionate instructor Melina, (with an extra bonus session with Lynn Crimando), offers a gentle approach to yoga. It is perfect for those who want to take it slower … Continued
Did you know that by age 60, more than 9 out of 10 people will have some form of degeneration in the intervertebral discs? Even at 35, disc degeneration affects one in three people. In fact, it is so common that it is considered a “normal” part of aging. Disc degeneration does not necessarily cause … Continued
Did you know that by age 60, more than 9 out of 10 people will have some form of degeneration in the intervertebral discs? Even at 35, disc degeneration affects one in three people. In fact, it is so common that it is considered a “normal” part of aging. Disc degeneration does not necessarily cause … Continued
Cancer touches the lives of all of us. In the US and UK, 1 in 2 women and men will develop cancer at some point in their lives, according to the British Journal of Cancer. Even if we are lucky enough not to contract cancer ourselves, we all have close relatives and friends who will … Continued
Breath is life. In this 8-part Wellness Yoga course with yoga therapist Olga Kabel, embark on a journey to tap into your powerful, inner well of vitality. Learn how to renew your vitality and balance your energy from within by integrating breathing techniques and other yogic techniques for tapping into Prana, your life force energy. … Continued
Our connective tissues constantly get remodeled based on the forces applied during use. Harnessing mechanical signaling and biological intelligence can thus improve the resilience of the connective tissues dramatically as we get older. New models suggest that applying appropriate and managed stress may enhance the durability and robustness of our bodies. This phenomenon is known … Continued
Mondays: May 6, 13, 20 & June 3, 2024 4 pm Eastern / 1 pm Pacific Join Us Live or View the Recordings! Breathing is life. Yet, few of us pay close attention to our breath in our daily lives or in our yoga practice. When we consciously connect with our breath and explore various … Continued
Thursday, April 25, 2024 Monday, April 29, 2024 8 pm Eastern / 5 pm Pacific Plus 2 Recorded Yoga Practice Videos When you wake up in the morning, how do you feel? Do you feel refreshed and energized, ready to start your day? Or do you feel drained and want to keep hitting the snooze … Continued
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops nationally on pelvic floor strengthening to help … Continued
Everyone loses muscle strength as they get older, and because our daily activities (and fitness programs) don’t usually strengthen the pelvic floor, this part of the body is particularly vulnerable to problems. As a result, many women develop pelvic issues as they get older, including incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and other issues rooted in the … Continued
Join James Knight through explorative somatic practices to help you unwind from stressful life experiences stored in our tissues (muscles and fascia). Fascia is the interconnected fabric of embodiment. It is a body-wide communication matrix, and it’s the largest sensing organ of your nervous system. When we’ve had accidents, injuries, or other stressful life experiences, … Continued
Yoga poses that target the hip joints are among the quintessential yoga asana practices. They’re vital for increasing our general comfort with all forms of sitting, for supporting low back and knee health, and for releasing pent-up tension in the pelvic area from emotional stress and even from past trauma. Hip opening yoga poses also … Continued