Tag: fitness

Movement for low back pain

Noell Hyman Take a moment to notice the way you’re sitting right now. Is your back rounding backward? Think about how much you sit during the day and how often your spine might be rounding back, which is the opposite position the lower back is designed for. If you’re in pain, consider trying a cbd…

Enjoy good posture and balance with Tai Chi

  Kim Kubsch In Tai Chi and Qigong, good posture centers around the principle of verticality. That means the head is centered over the torso, the torso rests over the hips and the hips are centered over the legs and feet, your base of support. The spine is literally the backbone of verticality. In this…

Zumba with Mary

  Mary Tyree March is here, and it’s time to celebrate the wearing of the green! Let’s start the party and get ready for St. Patrick’s Day. Woohoo! Zumba® is your ticket for the most awesome workout ever. Move to great music with great people and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it.…

Yoga – Vinyasa style

  Sheila Axtman A couple of weeks ago after class, one of my students told me that she had felt too tired to come to class but came anyway. After class, she felt invigorated and energized, no longer tired. If you practice yoga, this has probably happened to you also. One of the many benefits…

Chair Yoga time change

  Noell Hyman New time! The Wednesday Chair Yoga class has been moved from 10:00 a.m. to noon. What should you expect from Chair Yoga, and who exactly would benefit from it? This class is great for anyone with injuries or illnesses that prevent you from many active forms of exercise, or anyone who has…

Exercise is the fountain of youth

  Lesly Holness Exercise is one of the most important pieces of any healthy lifestyle. Looking for the fountain of youth? Look no further. This class has all you need, and it’s actually fun too! Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and improves heart and lung function, and it can also reduce your risk of major…

Move your chi to enhance longevity

  Kim Kubsch What is Chi and why do you need to MOVE it? Chi is the life force or energy that moves your circulation, warms your body and supplies your organs with oxygen rich blood. Moving your chi circulates more oxygen to the tissues and nourishes the joints, making you feel more vibrant and…

My love of Tai Chi

Kim Kubsch Life in balance is a body in motion. When we are accustomed to moving quickly and with ease, slowing down can be difficult to do. Why do I love Tai Chi-Qigong like I do? Moving gracefully and with ease is beautiful to watch. While living and working throughout Asia for 10 years, I…

Indoor walking track

  Carmela Hopkins Health and Safety: 1. Its level, nonslip walking surface helps prevent trips/stumbles. 2. Its cushioned surface is easy on joints and easy on falls. 3. It is out of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. 4. It is out of traffic. 5. It is in a safe, controlled-access area. 6. Its temperature…