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…
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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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
What in the world is Hatha Yoga?
Noell Hyman Have you heard about the new group of yoga teachers who want to bring spinal and joint health, strength and balance and increased peace of mind to seniors living around Sun Lakes? I’m one of them (my name is Noell). We’ve added multiple yoga classes every day of the week; Hatha Yoga, Chair…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
Qigong – an effective health practice
Kim Kubsch Qigong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. Many healthcare professionals recommend Qigong as an important form of alternative complementary medicine. Especially for mature adults, Qigong creates an awareness of our internal health that are not part of traditional exercise programs. Most exercises do not emphasize the importance of…
Clubs & Classes, August 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, protect us from…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
Energy yoga class – August
Paullene Caraher August Schedule 2017: Morning classes are held from 7:45-8:45 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Afternoon classes are from 4:00-5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no classes on Monday afternoon until the fall and no classes from August 7 to August 21. Normal classes will be held August 21 to August 31,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Could your balance be better?
Kim Kubsch More than one in three persons over the age of 65 falls each year, often at home. Up to 80% of these falls occur in the bathroom. Interesting that, during our youth, we have a quest to be “independent.” And during our vintage years of 65+, we cherish our independence and want to…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Wet and Wild water aerobics
Marti Scott Yes, you are right — summer is here. I love summer water aerobics, because it is warm enough for more stretching and balance exercises. These exercises are so good for our bodies, and they help prevent falling. Exercising is not the only reason to join us — meeting new friends and laughing are…