Sheila Axtman What is Vinyasa Yoga? Vinyasa Yoga is moving through a series of poses (asana), synchronizing your movement with your breath. Poses are linked together with a set series of poses called Sun Salutations. This series of poses moves your body from standing, to the floor, to forward folding and a slight backbend. Moving…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Energy yoga class schedule
Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor, at the following times: Morning classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Afternoon classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Energy Yoga includes tapping and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Zumba with Mary
Mary Tyree It’s the time of year again when the fall parties are kicking off in Sun Lakes. The fun has just begun! Unfortunately, along with the fun and good food come those dreaded extra pounds. I have a great solution for you. Get back in shape and have fun doing it. Take those extra…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Wet and Wild Water Aerobics
Marti Scott I recently read an interesting article with great scientific evidence why exercising in the water is so good for all of us. I really got bored reading the article, even though it was well written. I started thinking WHY do I love water aerobics? Well, it is not for the scientific proof that…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Fit and Fun Wellness Group
Susan Reynhout The typical American diet contains a large proportion of unhealthy fats, too few fruits and vegetables, too much sugar and sodium and too little fiber. This contributes to the risk of heart disease, diabetes, inflammation and chronic diseases. The right foods help our bodies build and repair tissue, decrease inflammation and protect us…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Yoga is great for steadiness and clarity
Noell Hyman How is your sense of balance and steadiness these days? I just read a statistic on the AARP blog that 80% of people who practice yoga report having good balance. Of people who don’t practice yoga, only 64% feel their balance is good. People who practice yoga also report a greater sense of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Energy Yoga classes September schedule
Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor, at the following times: Morning classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Afternoon classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Energy Yoga includes tapping…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Wet and Wild Water aerobics
Marti Scott We have had a good summer working out in the warm water. Now we are looking forward to fall and friends returning. Why water aerobics? It is great exercise for young and old. Men, take notice; it is good for you also. Most of us can do more in the water than on…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Zumba with Mary
Let’s Zumba®! It’s time once again to kick off my Zumba® season in Sun Lakes. Join me as I start my sixth season in Sun Lakes on Tuesday, September 12. I can’t wait to welcome back my friends and make new friends, too, as we start our fitness journey together. As most of you know…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Make your balance great again
Kim Kubsch Are you stable while standing on one leg for 20 seconds? Are you equally confident to stand on the opposite leg for 20 seconds? If not, be proactive in doing exercises to strengthen your lower body. A daily balance program for better mobility and stability in and around the house is essential to…