Exercises that twist the spine and rib cage are perfect for countering stiff back muscles. Another excellent move is to lie on the floor face down, then lift your chest off the floor while stretching your arms and legs. Finally,…
After being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, experiencing the breakdown of his marriage and learning he has Parkinson’s disease, army veteran Richard Mouthaan found a path to healing through yoga in Byron Bay. Now, he hopes to share the benefits…
In a quiet Unthank classroom, fifteen college students lay out on yoga mats. Seated amidst crystal bowls and a large golden gong, professor David McCormick says, “Get ready to find your inner peace.” He taps lightly on the gong, causing…
Our lungs expand in our chest wall, fill with air and then exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide so that we can breathe and oxygenate our blood. As vital organs, how can we keep our lungs healthy? Can we train them…
Two students share how yoga changed their sleep: Anna, 38, who was prescribed sleep medication as part of her mental health treatment, and Chi, 33, who worked the night shift for 15 years. The school stresses that yoga supports, but never replaces, medical…
Yoga and Pilates have been linked to a lower risk of death in new research. For older beginners, the more immediate reward could be getting back to activities they love. Geoff has had both knees replaced, but he’s still skiing…
Val Choo-Foo, facilitator for Age Friendly Swift Current, was amongst those who attendees could speak with at the event, pointing them to the right people with the information they needed. "Seniors could go around and ask them questions, find out…
Could learning how to fall like a sensei be one fix for bad falls? As quotes go, few have prompted so many questions as Elkie Brooks’ recent assertion that, at 81, she credits karate for her ability to climb into a…
Today we’d like to introduce you to James Smithells. Hi James, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.My wife, Sierra and I met in Nashville in the summer of 2023 and as active people, running marathons and climbing…
Techniques adapted from judo could help older Australians learn to fall more safely, with researchers training health professionals and coaches to bring the skills into community and aged care settings. The aim is to equip instructors to teach older people…
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