Kindness  Revolution

What a great way to start out the new year by beginning a
"Kindness Revolution" right here in our own community!

As Gandhi says:
Be the change you want to see in the world! Blog here how you paid it forward
after last week's heart opening yoga class.

Those who bring sunshine
into the lives of others can't keep it from themselves~ James
Barrie

Wednesday,
November 10, 2010


Balance On and Off The Mat


If I'm losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works
every time, and not just in yoga. ~Terri Guillemets


I love this  quote for the week as we work on balance. Balance is something most students
struggle with because it is something we lose as we get older. But this is ONLY
if we don't work at it. Imbalance in our life and in our bodies takes us away
from our optimal place of freedom and happiness. Yoga helps us find the balance
in our bodies, minds and souls.


Here are the physical factors related to falls as we get older:

• Postural  problems including curved spine and spinal degeneration


• Reduced muscular strength including weak legs and hips


• Ability to lift foot may be reduced increasing stumbling


• Decrease in reaction time in older adults


• Drug interactions


• Orthostatic
  hypotension causing light-headedness

Yoga  incorporates strength, endurance and balance training which is essential in
maintaining and promoting good balance. Join us this week to learn the tools you
need to improve your balance!