Massage reduces aches and pains and brings more ease to our bodies, our movement and our posture. But who can afford a professional massage every week? In this live, in-person workshop, we'll learn and practice delicious self-massage techniques, using just two rubber balls and a long sock, with optional variations on a soft foam roller. […]
All year, in the midst of a small forest, we gather in our secret place, a lovely clearing with benches amid the trees. As we feel the healing power of nature, we activate the whole body to fun music (requests very welcome!) and move in beneficial ways that we may not do in daily life. […]
Recently there were gymnastics camps for kids at the county recreation center where I teach some classes and workshops. Some people asked -- Why do the kids get all the fun with the mats and equipment? Why indeed? So the adults are taking over this Friday for a Play Day of our own! We'll use […]
Please join me for a fun, free outdoor workout on Saturday mornings at 9 am 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 […]
Spring is here, let's hike!! And we should see bluebells in bloom! I co-organized this event through the Washington DC chapter of Finding Female Friends > 50. Join us at 10:30 am on Sunday, April 12 at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, Virginia. If you'd like a ride from the East Falls […]
Please join me for a fun, free outdoor workout on Saturday mornings at 9 am 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 […]
Come experience the simple joy of Laughter Yoga with me! Laughter Yoga has no yoga poses and no jokes -- it's just a simple, beneficial practice of "laughing on purpose" that gives us a long list of benefits: Improves our breathing and circulation Reduces feelings of stress and promotes more lightness and relaxation Can help […]
Laughter Yoga has no yoga poses and no jokes — just gentle inspiration to "laugh on purpose" or "laugh for no reason." Laughter brings us the benefits of exercise and even some more — stress relief and a sense of connection. If you don't "feel like laughing," that's when you can often benefit the most! […]
Core strength and stability are so important for ease of movement, balance, and avoiding back pain. But most people aren't sure how to train their core comfortably and effectively. In this workshop, we'll "explore the core" and practice a wide range of simple activities (with modifications) that you can do every day at home to strengthen and stabilize your […]
Join me for this fun, free outdoor workout on Saturday mornings at 9 am 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 […]