"Good information wrapped in fun energy and wisdom" ~ Y4HA student
Dr. Baxter Bell, co-author of the book "Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Guide to Lifelong Well-being," brings together the best of modern science and traditional yoga to help us age well as we live long in four brand new Y4HA workshops. In this exciting new quartet of offerings Baxter shares ground-breaking new research about aging and new ways of practicing yoga to rid us of old assumptions and awaken us to new, bright possibilities for longer, more vital lives.
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Breaking the Aging Code
through Yoga SAT, SEPT 07 2-4PM Negative attitudes and beliefs about aging are rampant in our culture. Let's not buy into them! In this workshop we will learn how a positive perspective on aging can have multiple health benefits, such as lowering the rates of Alzheimer’s and adding healthy, active years to our lives. Together we will engage the power of yoga through poses, breath work and awareness practices to unearth negative attitudes and change them into positive forces for better health. Let's break the aging code and live better as we live longer! |
Beyond 10K Steps:
Four Key Movement Skills SUN, OCT 13 1:30-3:30PM Walking is a great, but 10K steps may be an overstep. New findings suggest we may benefit from pulling back on walking and adding other movement modalities. In this workshop will learn about the Active Grandparent Advantage (AGA) and how a regular yoga practice supports its recommendations. We will re-evaluate how much to walk and how to walk better. How not all sitting is "the new smoking," and how to sit better. And together enjoy a well-rounded yoga practice based on "Yoga for Healthy Aging's 4 Movement Skills" to age well as we live long. |
The New Stress Management
SAT, NOV 16 2-4PM Politics. Natural Disasters. Health. Now is a stressful time for most. Fortunately we have yoga to help — and now, exciting innovations to add to our stress reduction toolbox! In this workshop we will hear the most current findings on stress, explore alternative responses to "fight, flight or freeze," and try the latest techniques recommended for reducing chronic and acute stress. Our afternoon will include a yoga practice that incorporates new approaches to stress reduction so we can feel the affects for ourselves, laying the groundwork for greater stress resilience into the future. |
The Crucial Connection
Wellness thru Community SAT, DEC 07 2-4PM U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murty, MD has declared loneliness a national health crisis. Studies like the Blue Zone point to social interaction as being as critical to longevity as diet and exercise. It's undeniable, connection is crucial to our health. Yoga grew out of sangha, and continues to be an important source of community for yoga students today. In this workshop we will look the prevention of isolation and the very real health benefits of social connection — such as the release of useful hormones when hugging! Our workshop will conclude with a yoga practice that is rooted in community and nourished by human connection for overall health and happiness. |
BAXTER BELL, M.D. is a Family Medical Practitioner, oga teacher and co-author of the book "Yoga for Healthy Aging" Baxter has been on the staff of Mountain Yoga for over 20 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, For more on Baxter visit his website.
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STAY TUNED FOR OUR UPCOMING PODCAST featuring Baxter in conversation with podcast host Kennan Rossi his many years helping people to age well and they live long through yoga. Coming soon!
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