Please join me for a fun, free outdoor workout on Saturday mornings in the wooded park behind Haycock Elementary School in Falls Church VA! Time in nature, moving our bodies, with music and a friendly, supportive group -- YES!! If it's your first time, please RSVP to patricia@fierceafter45.com and I'll meet you in the parking […]
We hold so much tension from sitting, stress, and more -- let's release it together! In this 55-minute drop-in session, you'll stretch the whole body to relaxing spa-type music, while releasing tension through deep breathing and other gentle techniques. You can expect to walk away feeling lighter and more at ease! This is a drop-in […]
Please join me for a restorative hour of stretching ... and laughter? Yes! Research shows that gentle, intentional laughter, especially in a supportive group setting, is a powerful tool for stress relief and recovery. You'll enjoy delicious, relaxing stretches mainly lying down on the mat, using a yoga strap, along with mindful breathing and simple […]
Please join me for a fun, free outdoor workout on Saturday mornings in the wooded park behind Haycock Elementary School in Falls Church VA! Time in nature, moving our bodies, with music and a friendly, supportive group -- YES!! If it's your first time, please RSVP to patricia@fierceafter45.com and I'll meet you in the parking […]
Join me at Providence Rec Center for a fun mixed class in the barre room! We'll use all sorts of music and moves, including balance, stretching, cardio and strength training with fun props. It's a drop-in class (no registration needed, just admission to the rec center). Then I'm leading a workshop right afterward if you'd […]
Getting up and down from the floor or ground is a complex ability, and we can all benefit from some training and practice! Increasing our ease in getting down and back up again can help us with gardening, chores, playing with kids, avoiding injuries from falling or straining our backs, and much more. In this […]
Join me for this fun, free outdoor workout on Saturday mornings in the wooded park behind Haycock Elementary School in Falls Church VA! Time in nature, moving our bodies (at our own leve), with music and a friendly, supportive group -- YES!! If it's your first time, please RSVP to patricia@fierceafter45.com and I'll meet you […]
WISE Connect is a new organization providing a huge range of free social events for adults 55+. And they've invited me to lead Laughter Yoga -- it's going to be a lot of fun! Come join us for a session of laughter yoga at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Laughter yoga is exactly what […]
Stretching! We benefit from it so much, but we often skip it -- I know I do! In this drop-in class (no registration needed, just admission to the rec center), we stretch the whole body to calm music, breathe deeply and relax. You'll listen to your body and what it needs today -- no pressure, […]
Easing and Preventing Back Pain Back pain is SO common. Fortunately it isn't always about disc problems; it can arise from our habits, posture, muscle weakness and even stress. Let's practice techniques that help us prevent back pain and even ease mild discomfort if it is already there. We'll practice stretching, strengthening, self-massage, relaxation techniques, […]