Tag: health

Zumba with Mary

Mary Tyree It’s Turkey Time, and I can’t wait for that yummy pumpkin pie. It’s a fun time of year, and it’s always great to spend holidays with family and friends. But sooner or later, all that good food and lack of exercise catches up with us. I have the perfect solution to help you…

Essential oil and the flu season

JoAnne Gaudioso Fall is upon us, bringing the wonderful aroma of the season and the time of year when we share in holiday gatherings and renewal of friendships of those who are returning to our area. These wonderful activities are sometimes accompanied by the threat of colds, coughs and flu. I would like to welcome…

Introducing a new yoga crew

Yoga teachers (left to right): Brianne, Vanessa, Chris, Noell and Kary Sinkule; not pictured, Cindy

Noell Hyman Kary Sinkule began teaching yoga at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Country Club in April, 2016, with a focus on healing and rehabilitation. Her students wanted more. To meet the demand, this past summer, Kary brought in a team of teachers who share her goals. We have spent the last few months establishing a…

Yoga for men

Sheila Axtman If you have been curious about yoga or maybe even attended a class but were uncomfortable being one of the few or only man in class, this is your chance to practice yoga in classes designed for men. For the months of November and December, I will be teaching yoga classes for men.…

Yoga – Vinyasa style

Sheila Axtman What is vinyasa yoga? Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of practice, breathing as we move through various poses that are linked together by a series of poses known as Sun Salutations. These classes can be challenging, but I offer variations so everyone can practice at their own level. After all, at our…

Reiki blesses us

Rina Cupples Reiki is an energy we allow to flow through us, to help ourselves or someone else. It’s not our own personal physical, mental or emotional energy. It comes from Higher Source. And Divine Source guides the energy as it flows through the Reiki practitioner to the one who is receiving. The person who…

Healing with Essential Oils

Paullene Caraher The next oil sharing will be on November 8, the second Wednesday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The October meeting had to be canceled, so we will be doing two things for November: 1. We will be making a blend for pain, especially for those who suffer from arthritic pain. We made this earlier in…

Fit and Fun Wellness Group

Susan Reynhout Poor nutrition can affect the mind, the body, the immune system and energy levels in ways you may not be aware of. Giving your body the right nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight can help you stay active and independent. As seniors, it’s more important than ever to choose foods that give the…

Healing with Essential Oils

The next oil sharing will be on October 4, the first Wednesday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. We will be making a blend for pain especially for those who suffer from arthritic pain. We made this earlier in the year, and if you still have the vial, you can do a refill for $10.00 or you can…

What is Tai Chi and Qigong?

Kim Kubsch Tai Chi is a wonderful way to connect with your whole body, come into harmony with yourself and learn to move more easily through all kinds of challenges. It also works to relieve stress, unblock energy where it’s stuck and heal everything from inflammation and chronic pain to digestive and immune disorders. Qigong…