Today's Little Life Notes from Me to You

This week has been awesome for getting feedback from students who came to Joy Core Connection because I promised them they could do yoga, guaranteed. Christine, the yogi in the picture above, came to me with a low back injury- now she's confident and stronger. 

Another new student with three different autoimmune conditions reports she felt better after her very first private class. This is the kind of feedback I live for!

Join us for a free class this week to see for yourself- call or text 289-928-7292, or Book an Appointment to discuss your needs.

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

Not super flexible? Not feeling strong? Dealing with pain? You’re not alone—and yoga can still be for you.

Recently Krista, a lovely, life-loving woman determined to stay active and healthy as she ages, had a minor operation on her foot. She came to class to do what she could 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!

'I'm recovering from illness'

"if you can breathe, you can do yoga'. - Krishnamacharya. In yoga therapy we start from where you are, moving slowly and with care. You learn breath work, the secret sauce that works to calm the nervous system and reduce inflammation so you can heal.

'I don't bend' 

This is a great reason to get moving, so you can avoid falls and get up and down easily. We can make it work for you if you're starting from a place of inflexibility  and tight muscles. Yoga can be adapted with chairs or other props so you can gently ease into better mobility.

'I'm in pain' 

Since yoga is designed to work on the nervous system and hormonal systems- not just muscle and sinew- it's a powerful tool for pain management. A recent student, Angela, felt an improvement after just one class.

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 all pain 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's 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

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. Book a Find Your Joy Clarity  Session with me to find out which program is right for you.

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Sign up now for March- grab a free class this week to see if it's right for you! Schedule an Appointment to save your place, or text/call 289-928-7292

 *FREE Assessment with registration

*double up- get a free online class.

SPECIAL OFFER- Register for the full 12 week session and receive a private lesson 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- the exercises are interesting and you'll learn why mobility is important to healthy aging.

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