Musings on Turning 75!

When I turned 50 and my cranky body was calling to me to do something different — I started taking yoga classes. The mind-full body work, the steadiness of attention, and the wisdom I found was like coming home.

Then, at 60 I found so much value in the many benefits, so started teacher training to insure my commitment.

In 2003, I opened Yoga Circle Studio to spread the circle, and we have a happier, healthier community as a result. And certainly, I am a happier, healthier person. (ps: There is no anti-aging secret: it’s the yoga!)

Make yoga a part of your life, everyday.

[nggallery id=12]I love yoga and Snohomish and glad to be of service, as your yogi, artist, mayor. (More flexible than most mayors.) Click on any image to enlarge and begin a slideshow.

Here’s what a regular practice of yoga can do for your body, mind and spirit:
· Improves flexibility especially in the joints so injuries are less likely.
· Improves cardiovascular health and a healthier blood flow throughout the body.
· Improves lung capacity and relaxation through deep breathing.
· Improves balance and encourages more body awareness.
· Helps strengthen core muscles and overall muscular-skeletal strength.
· Reduces stress through the calming and meditative qualities of yoga.
· Increases mental focus.
· Encourages living the virtues of truthfulness, kindness, moderation, and gratitude.
· Invites you to be present, to be aware, and to be happy.

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Singing Bowls, Saturday, 3/29, 7-9p

Sound Healing
with Kristen Rubis
Saturday, March 29, 2014 | 7-9p | Cost: $20

Join us for a special event. Settled in with very gentle yoga poses to prepare you for a deeply nourishing evening of breath work, meditation, and sacred sound healing. Kristen performs healing sound through Tibetan and crystal quartz singling bowls and soothing percussion instruments.

If you attended this popular workshop/concert, please consider adding a comment below about your experience. Thanks!

Trick or Treat … or a Pain in the Back!

Karen took this smartphone snap of Brighton and me with a basket of candy ready for another invasion of holiday revealers of all ages. It may seem our eyes are the problem, but it was my back!

Sitting for hours on the stoop, I could fill the lower back getting weaker. Another Snicker bar wasn’t helping. The next morning, All Saints’ Day, I could not bend over, nor the day following. Wine was helping only until I stood up.

This morning, Monday, I carefully lowered myself to the mat for Karen’s 6:30a Yoga Stretch Class … and walked home cured!

psoas_yoga_anatomy Well, you know, feeling much better. Karen sent along this image of the psoas muscle group“this is probably the best diagram, as we spent time working on strengthening these muscles while we stretched the lower back.”

So there you have it. As a med tech back in the day, Karen has a firm understanding of what’s going on below the surface. Don’t be shy about contacting her with your questions; and your testimonials are always welcomed in the comments below.

Warner the Web Guy.