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  Because of an injury to my femur , (possibly caused by overstretching) I have done alot of research to heal and restore my leg and hip.   This has led me to put less emphasis on asanas and more emphasis on strengthening the muscles and the nervous system which includes the spinal column and the brain This is what I have found to be helpful as I age. (I'm now 72) Priority: Building Cognitive Resilience: Keys to Enhancing and Protecting Your Long-term Brain Health Cognitive reserve — the brain's protective buffer against dementia and Alzheimer's — isn't inherited but built through modifiable lifestyle factors, with movement and yoga showing some of the strongest evidence. Research links yoga's balance and coordination training to measurable memory improvements within 12 weeks, a larger hippocampus with sustained practice, and reduced fall risk, while breath-based attention training keeps neural networks active. Breathwork, gentle self-applied touch, and yoga posture...

 It's OK..we all feel it.  Finding an appropriate way to vent can be difficult.  I found this groupon (go to Groupon.com to purchase) or buy directly from the vender.  Buy the Groupon for 2 and take a friend. 

 We have a nice breezy spot by golden lake elementary school. !  Tuesdays 4-5:15.  Small group. 3 of us are over 65, the other one is less than 60. We enjoy exploring movement, meditation  and breath in safe ways.  Some asanas...alot of "quasi asanas" for balance, and strength

 My husband is complaining about an injury to his back.  I get to hear his moans and groans with every movement.  Our fridge was leaking so it had to be pulled out from the wall and he made some movements that his body isnt used to.  Those muscles get tight and stiff if we don't practice full range of movement on a regular basis.   That is what we do in yoga.  Practice full range of movement.  Usually we feel fine..  like there's no problem because we move our arms and legs forward and back.  But then we fall.. or we have to bend over to pick.something up off the floor.. Or reach up high to catch the ball the grandson just threw and that movement is one we haven't practiced for a looonnnnng time. Ouch! Yoga also gives us feedback.. in a controlled environment.  We carefully practice the movements and notice...wow...those muscles feel tight.  I haven't felt that spot In a long time.  I guess I'm not as fit as I used to be? ...

 The outdoor class in the instructor's  lovely garden is held from June 10th thru the summer. Its a short class from 6-7pm so please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in.   In case of bad weather we  will meet indoors at Nativity church in st Anthony village just around the corner from our outdoor setting...Stinson Ave across from the city hall. .  Class meets indoors as well as june 3.  This is a class where most people are older than 65 but younger folk who enjoy a gentle meditative practice can join us! we can also offer you  chair modifications and we have xtra yoga mats and straps/blocks.   Nancy and Hiyala alternate weeks as the guiding teachers.   You will need to set up a call with me before coming in order to get the address and we'd like to make sure that we will be able to answer your questions beforehand. Pls text at 612 850-0071.

  In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the ear is considered a microcosm of the human body, where each part corresponds to specific internal organs and bodily functions. Regular ear massage can help regulate internal organs and promote the smooth flow of vital energy, or “qi,” throughout the body. In an episode of “Health 1+1,” Hung-Chien Wu, director of the E Sheng Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, shared the proper technique for ear massage. He suggested that practicing it for just three to five minutes a day can help support internal balance and overall well-being. Wu said that the body’s energy pathways, called meridians, are closely connected to the ears. As such, massaging the ears is believed to stimulate them, improving blood circulation and enhancing immune function. TCM also holds that “the kidneys open into the ears,” meaning that an ear massage is closely linked to kidney health. Wu said that the concept of the kidneys in TCM differs from the anatomical kidneys recog...

 Although sometimes a cat will jump up on the massage table to snuggle, older pets are more comfortable when the massage client is on the ground.  Thai massage and shiatsu are typically done with client on a comfortable mat on the floor. Other advantages of an in home massage are:  1) you don't have to get dressed after your massage.  2) you won't have to drive home 3) you can go right to bed.