Tag: health

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…

Yoga – Vinyasa style

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…

Fire authority endorses Maricopa’s Emergency Notification System

Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes has endorsed the implementation of the Maricopa County’s “Community Emergency Notification System” (CENS). This system is designed to rapidly notify an affected area of an emergency by sending a recorded message through the telephone system. It is commonly referred to as “Reverse 9-1-1.” CENS is used…

The gifts of Reiki

Lois Valleau How blessed are we who can see, feel and appreciate the gifts of Reiki. I received the gift when I first experienced Reiki and felt the energy moving through my body. I felt the gift when I was trained in Reiki I and learned to give Reiki to myself and others. I saw…

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…

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…

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…

Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 – December 2

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…