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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Don't feel like laughing? I get it! But "laughing on purpose" with a friendly, supportive group on Zoom can help us feel better fast! Here's what some of the June participants said: ? I feel like I'm rising with bubbles, like in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! I feel less stiff and more flexible. I went […]
It's hidden away in a private area of the body, and it's often neglected. But the pelvic floor actually forms the base of our core, and it is key to our quality of life! Join me for a 1-hour workshop where we'll learn and practice simple pelvic floor strength training techniques that are easy to […]