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yoga  for healthy aging
​w/ dr. baxter bell
​​friday - sunday, august  17-19 
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Mountain Yoga welcomes Baxter Bell, MD, co-author of the book Yoga for Healthy Aging — and co-creator of the blog of the same name — to share his insights on yoga and the aging process.

Dr. Bell  will present the scientific background that explains how and why yoga works to foster healthy aging, so you’ll understand which techniques to use when.   Learn essential yoga poses, yoga sequences, and other practices that will set you in motion for a lifetime of practice.
 
This workshop will provide instructions on maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional health as you age through yoga. The main focus of the course is on preventative strategies, covering the why and how of maintaining the 4 essential skills of:
  •  Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Agility
  • Balance
In addition,  the following key subjects for healthy aging will be covered:
  • Stress Management. The key role stress plays in diseases of aging and yoga’s special role in alleviating it.
  • Cardiovascular and Brain Health. The essential need to keep these two systems working optimally via yoga.
  • Equanimity. The short and long term advantages of cultivating balance.
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Baxter Bell  As a medical doctor, certified yoga instructor and yoga therapist who teaches yoga to enhance well-being.  Influenced by the  Iyengar tradition, TKV Desikachar and others, Baxter helps his students stay strong, flexible, agile and independent  as they age in order to  live a healthy and fulfilling lives.  More about Baxter.   

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Weekend Schedule
Friday          7-9pm
Saturday     1:30-6:30pm  
Sunday     12:45-3:45pm


Price:
$195 early reg ((7 days before)
$225 regular registration

Includes:
  • Discussion and practices on key topics concerning healthy aging
  • Introduction to Essential Yoga poses
  • Yoga for muscular and bone strength
  • How to stay agile as we age
  • ​The keys to maintaining balance
Other Upcoming 2018  Immersions
Oct 12-14  Sound Yoga: The Power of Voice & Silence w/ Ann Dyer, details
Nov 16-18  The Art & Science of Rest w/ Anja Borgstrom & Ann Dyer ,details

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​results from one own’s efforts.”  
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  • Home
  • WELCOME
  • CLASSES
    • Class Schedule
    • IN-PERSON CLASSES
    • ZOOM CLASSES
    • OUTDOOR YOGA
    • Feel Good Fridays
  • WORKSHOPS + EVENTS
    • 2023: New Year Challenge
    • Program Registration
    • DEEP DIVE SERIES
    • HEALTHY LIVING SERIES
    • YOGA EASE SERIES
    • MEDITATION SERIES
    • COMMUNITY CHANT
    • WE STAND TOGETHER
  • INSPIRATION
    • INSPIRATION PODCAST
    • INSPIRATION SERIES
    • INSPIRATION poems >
      • JOURNEY POEM
      • I AM
      • THE HOUSE OF BELONGING
      • MANIFEST
      • THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS
      • Thank you
      • Bennacht
      • Gitanjali
      • Impermanence
      • Silently a Flower Blooms
  • PRICING
  • Retreats
  • 20th Anniversary!
    • 20th Picnic Party
    • 20th: A Day of Rest Retreat
    • 20th: Healing thru Poem Making
    • 20th: 20 Years With Baxter
    • 20th: Member Musings
  • About Us