Discover the joys and benefits of yoga in a supportive and nurturing environment explicitly tailored for older beginner adults. This four-week series led by the experienced and compassionate instructor Melina, (plus 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
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
Life inevitably brings us difficulties – adversity takes many forms and can happen without warning. Particularly as we enter the last two to three decades of our lives, traumatic events become almost inevitable in the form of traumatic health challenges or the passing of friends, relatives, or even a life partner. Life challenges can scar … 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
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
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
Why do issues like prostate problems (for men), prolapse (for women), incontinence, and pelvic pain disorders become increasingly common as we get older? And, is there anything we can do to prevent or slow this process? In this 4-part course (two lectures and two yoga practice videos), yoga teacher and yoga therapist Leslie Howard will discuss … 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
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