YOGA FOR
HEALTHY LIVING  
afternoon workshop series with dr. baxter bell
SATURDAYS 2-4PM PST  VIA ZOOM|    $40 EARLY REG   |   $50 WEEK OF  

In the Yoga for Healthy Living Series, Dr. Baxter Bell, author or "Yoga for Healthy Aging," shares the most current medical findings and simple yoga practices  to support  health and well-being.  All Levels.  Everyone welcome. 

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​"Baxter Bell always goes above and
beyond to bring the highest quality
content to his workshops... Infused with just the right amount of humor and light heartedness.
~ s.s.

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yoga for HEALTHY FASCIA| feb 26 
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As we learn more and more about the fascia of the human body, it becomes clearer that these tissues, once ignored, need to be kept healthy for us to be healthy. This workshop will share some of the basics of fascia, research on maintaining the health of fascia, how yoga fits in, and a fascia focused yoga practice.​

 

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yoga for a HEALTHY BRAIN | mar 26 
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Doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku is not nearly enough to keep our brain’s healthy as we age. In fact, certain forms of exercise may be more effective, and yoga is one of those (and you get so much more than exercise with yoga!). This workshop will share some of the aging changes to our brains, some research on how to optimize your brain health, how yoga fits in, and a brain health focused yoga practice.
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yoga for HEALTHY PELVIS | apr  16
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 This crossroad between our legs and the upper body plays a surprisingly important role in our overall health. This workshop will share some the basics of the pelvic area, some common issues that people may encounter, and how yoga can help support the health of the pelvis and sacrum, with pelvis-focused yoga practice.
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​BAXTER BELL, M.D. is a Family Medical Practitioner and yoga teacher.  Baxter has been on the staff of Mountain Yoga for over 17 years.  In addition, he teaches workshops and teacher trainings across the country in the subjects of yoga anatomy, yoga therapeutics and yoga for healthy aging, and is co-author of the book "Yoga for Healthy Aging," published in 2018.  For more on Baxter​ visit his website. 

past yoga for healthy living workshops

yoga for  HEALTHY FEET
Your feet are your foundation! Develop a solid base through yoga to support the under-appreciated and overused foot with Dr. Baxter Bell. Learn how to maintain healthy feet and work with troublesome conditions of the foot and ankle for better balance and overall health.​​

yoga for HEALTHY NECKS
11.20  | 2-4pm  Many of us hold most our tension in our neck. Learn how to release and strengthen this vital, vulnerable part of the body. We'll look at common conditions such as "tech neck" and arthritis. Not appropriate for students with acute or flared injuries.​

 yoga for HEALTHY SHOULDERS
Carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? Spend hours at the computer? Shoulder discomfort, injuries (including rotator cuff strains) and reduced range of motion can result. Learn how to prevent future injuries, find release, and feel greater lightness and ease.​​

yoga for HEALTHY BACKS 
​The lower back tends to give us human's more trouble than any other part of the body.  This session will introduce us to healthy anatomy and function of the back and ways of improving strength and mobility of the lumbar spine. Not appropriate for those in acute pain.

yoga for HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM
A healthy immune system has never been more crucial.  Learn how yoga, meditation, and conscientious living can help.

 yoga for HEALTHY EYES
​Zooming, Skyping, Face-timing...COVID has taken a toll on our eyes.  Find relief and sight longevity thru yoga.

yoga for HEALTHY WRISTS
​On the computer more than ever? That's a lot of pounding for our delicate wrists. Learn how to maintain your wrists thru yoga.​

yoga for INFLAMMATION
Summer=heat.  In this 2-part three hour workshop Baxter addresses inflammation.  Part one will cover inflammation in the era of Covid19, including some promising breath work to optimize lung health. Part two covers the ubiquitous osteoarthritis, its connection to inflammation, how yoga can help and practice tools for ongoing general joint health.

yoga for HEALTHY DIGESTION 
​We are what we eat.  This adage is at the heart of yoga, and its sister science, ayurveda.  Learn how yoga can help develop healthy food intake, assimilation and elimination for greater energy and longevity.