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 […]
Don't feel like laughing? I get it! But "laughing on purpose" with a friendly, supportive group on Zoom can help us feel: Lighter and breathing more freely More ready to face whatever is going on More positive and connected to others Relaxed and energized at the same time! Join me and a bunch of wonderful […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Fall prevention is so important — but sometimes we do fall. When that happens, people will fall resilience skills (like martial artists, parachute jumpers, skateboarders, etc.) are more likely to emerge with fewer injuries, or even catch themselves as they stumble and prevent the fall. Let's learn some of these skills, at whatever level is […]
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 […]