Yoga Workshops
Mountain Yoga offers yoga workshops in Oakland for active adults 55+ who want to deepen their knowledge, grow their capacities, and live well as they live long.
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THE BEST OF BAXTER
Spring Workshop Series with Baxter Bell, M.D. In-person or via Zoom, includes 14-day recording $55 early • $65 week of In this exciting new spring afternoon workshop series Dr. Baxter Bell brings together three of his most popular and impactful workshops, each updated with fresh insights from current research. Take one, take all three.
Baxter Bell, MD, is a certified yoga therapist, medical acupuncturist, and co-author of Yoga for Healthy Aging. His work focuses on helping students build strength, balance, and resilience through thoughtful, accessible yoga practices. Steady Yourself in Shaky Times:
The Nervous System COMPLETED! APRIL 18 | 2-4PM In moments like these—when troubling news and global tensions keep many of us on edge—the nervous system can be in a state of high alert. Shoulders tighten, the stomach knots, the mind races, sleep becomes difficult. Learn simple yoga practices that help maintain a healthy nervous system for better sleep, greater calm, increased steadiness for long-term health. Stay Supple, Move Freely:
The Fascial System MAY 16 | 2-4PM Over time the body can begin to feel stiff, creaky, or less elastic. Much of this change involves the fascia—the body’s connective tissue network that connects everything inside us. Discover the powerful role fascia plays in ease and range of movement. Learn yoga practices that keep the fascial system supple and hydrated—supporting greater freedom, ease, and longevity in movement. The 10,000 Step Myth: The Movement System
JUNE 20 | 2-4PM Walking is great for health, but the popular goal of 10,000 steps a day doesn’t tell the whole story. Research increasingly shows that healthy aging depends on a wider range of movement skills. Baxter sheds light on the body’s movement system and his original Yoga for Healthy Aging Four Movement Skills, sharing yoga practices that support strength, balance, and long-term vitality. |