I've been invited to present uplifting, community-building Laughter Yoga from the stage at Fairfax County's official Earth Day celebration! The festival takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to 4 pm at Sully Historic Site. Admission is free but parking is $10. My Laughter Yoga segment will be from 1:30 to 1:50, on […]
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 […]
It's hidden in a private area of the body. But it's so important to our quality of life, in the bathroom, bedroom and beyond! Let's reduce or even stop leaks and other issues by getting to know and care for our dear pelvic floor in this lighthearted but impactful 1-hour workshop. Please fill out my […]
On Friday. May 16, I hope you'll join me for LAUGHTER YOGA on Zoom! To sign up, just email me for the Zoom link and reminders. You might feel (understandably!) that you don't have much to laugh about these days. But research shows, and participants regularly tell me, that by "laughing on purpose" with a […]
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 […]
Please jump in on Zoom and join other wonderful, caring, thoughtful people as we release physical, mental and emotional stress with a range of simple but powerful mind-body practices. This month we will do some gentle self-massage for our faces and necks (it's amazing how much tension we can release!), and then we will share […]
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 […]
If you're local, please join me for a fun, free workshop I'm presenting to the AAUW! I'll be demonstrating creative, simple ways to support our bodies daily, our most important "retirement account"! We'll playfully practice simple moves that can improve strength, mobility, posture, balance and overall well-being, in a spirit of kindness and love for […]