Exercises & Stretches for Better Posture I used to think that posture just goes downhill with age, and there's nothing we can do about it. But I was so happy to learn I was wrong! Posture is alignment of our bones and joints, and it gets tricky because our muscles and fascia (connective tissue) become […]
Physical exercise is good for the brain, and it can be even more beneficial when it includes "dual-tasking." This simply means adding an extra cognitive challenge to a physical movement, like learning a new dance step or solving puzzles while walking. In this in-person workshop, you'll learn and practice a wide range of dual-tasking strategies […]
Let's WANCE again!! No, that’s not a typo, it’s a combination of walking and freestyle dancing that is stress-busting, friendship-building, creative, healthy and inspiring. This event is organized through Finding Female Friends > 50 (I'm the volunteer chapter lead for the DC area) but women below 50 are also cordially invited! We collaborate on our […]
Providence Rec Center in Falls Church is having a free public Open House on Thursday, May 22, from 4:30-7:30 pm, with demo classes and all sorts of other activities. I'll be demonstrating activities from my "Creative Balance" class and my new upcoming "Movement Connection" class, from 4:30 to 6 pm. There is NO cost to […]
Please join me at the Adult Play Day organized by the non-profit Let's Play America , founded by The Play Lady, Pat Rumbaugh! It's a public event for anyone 21+, featuring games, karaoke, uplifting comedians, live music and much more! Admission is free, and we can purchase great food and drinks. I'll be leading boosts […]
If you're in Northern Virginia, I hope you can join me for a unique picnic event! Friday, August 29, 11:30 am to 1 pm Roundtree Park 3411 Casilear Rd. or 3320 Annandale Rd Falls Church , VA, 22042 Learn about and practice the benefits of physical movement, outdoor time, and social connection! Bring your own […]
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 […]
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 […]