It's 'Yes! You Can do Yoga' Month at Joy Core

Let's face it, any time of year is a good time to resolve to eat better, exercise more and give yourself the time and care to be healthy.

Neglecting this self-maintenance is going to cost you, and that cost rises faster than inflation the older you get. The biggest villain is the relentlessly demanding modern world that offers too many distractions that keep you focused outside yourself rather than on your purpose and joy. This causes stress that ages you before your time.

Your body is a gift and you only have one, running yourself ragged will not serve you in the long run. If you're busy and pulled in all directions, whatever shape you're in, you'll benefit from a breath focused yoga practice that's designed just for you.

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Chair Yoga- Adapt to Your Body's Needs to Get Started
by Frances Adamson

One question that often comes up when people inquire about yoga therapy is ‘can I do it if… I’m not flexible, my knees don’t bend, or I have chronic pain?” This is what sets yoga therapy apart from mainstream yoga- the answer is YES!

The father of modern yoga, Krishnamacharya, famously said “if you can breathe you can do yoga”.

Recently one student, Krista, had a minor operation on her foot and she gamely attended her class and did the yoga seated, using a footrest to elevate her feet when needed. It was a great choice because even a few weeks of inactivity can reduce muscle mass and make recovery slower- and motion is lotion as they say!

There’s a host of ways to make yoga accessible for people who are starting from a place of inflexibility or lack strength.

Case in point, my student Judy, A retired lady and quite independent in attitude, needs a cane to walk and is at risk for a fall which is very serious at her age. When she first joined the Joy Core program she had difficulty getting down to the floor and up again. With guidance she’s organizing her body in a better way and also has more confidence since she's been working on this move in a safe place- now she can get up and down with greater ease.

You can do chair yoga if you’re injured or have chronic conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis.

Many of my students regularly use a chair in different ways to avoid aggravating knee, wrist or hip conditions. When students come to me with mild or even severe pain, most find permanent improvement in their body and reduce bodily pain. Bonus, emotional pain is also lessened as it follows the same neural pathways.

Whatever age and physical condition you’re in right now, it’s important to look forward and start training for the future.

On average we lose 17% of our strength and aerobic capacity every decade. It is possible to reverse this decline with dedication to a health regime including exercise and proper nutrition.

Adding yoga therapy to your routine is an effective way to maintain strength and breathing function so you can be more active doing the things you love in the years to come. Chair yoga can be a start if you need an easier, more supported way to begin, and the benefits are pain management and improved mobility.

Turn back your biological clock by moving your body mindfully and including breathing and meditation techniques for a longer healthspan. 

Whether you choose Group classes or private lessons, the Joy Core Programs are designed to launch you on your journey to a healthier you within weeks. As a special incentive, you’ll receive a FREE 45 minute private lesson when you register for the 12 week Winter Session. Book a Find Your Joy Clarity  Session with me to find out which program is right for you.

Body Breath Basics Winter Schedule

 All classes are Hybrid- ONLINE and IN PERSON

Starting the week of January 6^th 2024

*FREE Assessment with registration

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*double up- get a 10% discount when you enroll in 2 classes per week.

* never miss a class- get a video recording delivered to your in-box that’s available for 2 weeks after each class.

SPECIAL OFFER- Register for the full 12 week session and receive a private lesson at FREE. 

Whether you want a lesson designed especially for you to practice on your own to address a particular problem or concern, or you want to have extra personalized time to ensure the maximum benefit for your efforts, a private lesson will elevate your experience to new levels.

BONUS: Bring a new student to class in the first week and you’ll each receive a free class when they sign up!

YOUR MONEY BACK GARUNTEE: If your unsure whether you’ll be able to physical do the class or whether you’ll enjoy it rest assured. After 30 days if you’ve attended classes and you’re not satisfied that the yoga is meeting your needs to heal, destress and have more joy in your life you will get a full refund. That’s the level of confidence in the results and your abilities that we have.

Don’t miss this limited time offer to accelerate your learning and deepen your practice. 

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YOU CAN DO IT RESOURCE
"Built to Move" by Kelly and Juliet Starrett

Built to Move is designed for you to improve the way your body feels [less stiffness! fewer aches and pain!] and boost the overall quality of your life, no matter how you spend your time.

10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better- Organized around practices that anyone can do.

* Easy mobilization practices to increase range of motion and avoid injury
* Intuitive ways to integrate more movement into your daily life and escape sedentary habits
* No-fuss guidelines for improving nutrition and sleep
* Basic breathing practices to manage stress and pain
* Quick and simple assessments to gauge progress and what needs improvement

It's an easy read and very informative- you'll learn how to access yourself and improve whatever the level, and why it's important to healthy aging.

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