Focus Factor: Meditate For Your Mind And Body
October 12, 2022
No doubt this Fall continues to feed a sense of stress and anxiety in many of us. With escalating rhetoric and war in Ukraine, important upcoming elections, and inflation clouding our economic prosperity, it’s no wonder many of us are nervous these days. But as we’ve discussed in previous posts,…
M & M: Mindfulness And Meditation As Support In Uncertain Times
February 9, 2022
Are we done with the pandemic or are we just in a lull? Are there more harmful variants to come or is the worst behind us? Will we erupt into a new domestic civil war? Will Russia invade Ukraine? The list of dilemmas and “what ifs” are endless these days….
Upright And All Right: Get Rid Of That Poor Pandemic Posture
February 2, 2022
Let’s face it: the pandemic has allowed many to slide into a lazy way of being. You may have begun to eat more, exercise less, and generally indulge in habits that are engaging or distracting, but perhaps not always healthy. Along with that slide may be another physical, practical concern:…
Yoga For Health & Well Being: An Interview with Yoga Teacher Louise Applebome
November 10, 2021
No doubt, as an agebuzz reader, you’re likely aware of the physical and mental health benefits to be derived from practicing yoga. Yet some of you may still be reluctant to consider joining a yoga class or doing yoga in the privacy of your own home. If you’re not familiar…
Breathe Easy: Practicing Yoga Regardless Of Age Or Abilities
October 6, 2021
It’s probably no surprise to read that yoga is considered an excellent way to help both your mind and body age in a healthy way. With its emphasis on deliberate physical poses and movement, accompanied by a focus on breathing and mindfulness, yoga is considered a valuable way to strengthen…
Moves To Choose: How To Decide Between Yoga And Tai Chi?
February 17, 2021
The advice has been strong and steady for some time now: Movement is essential for your health and well-being as you age. And while some of us will just hop on a mountain bike or run on a treadmill, for many, those are not realistic options. But as we’ve previously…