• Creative Balance class series at Providence Rec Center in Falls Church

    Providence Rec Center 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, VA, United States

    First class Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 12:30 pm (8-week series!). If you're local and available, please join me for this fun 8-week registered class at Providence Rec Center in Falls Church, VA! In previous sessions, I've had both men and women, from their 40s through their 80s in this class. We all work together at […]

  • On Zoom: Make Nutrition Simple!

    Clear the confusion and finally make the changes that make sense! With so much nutrition information available, it can be really confusing to know what might be best for you. I've invited a terrific colleague, nutrition coach Colleen Baughn, to present an engaging, interactive 1-hour virtual workshop on the simple and sustainable changes you can […]

  • How to Reduce Low Back Pain at Home: Zoom Workshop with Guest Trainer!

    Our low back takes the brunt of stress over time from stiffness and weakness from other joints like the shoulders and hips But the good news is that chronic low back pain does not always mean we need medical treatments like cortisone shots, surgeries or other medications. You can start reducing back pain, freeing up […]

  • Laughter Yoga at Breathe Body&Mind Studio!

    Breathe Body&Mind Studio 6350 Rolling Mill Place, Suite 103, West Springfield, VA, United States

    I'm honored to be invited to lead a special Laughter Yoga workshop at Breathe Body&Mind Studio in West Springfield, VA, and I hope this will be the start of more collaboration! We'll enjoy a 45-minute in-person session with joyful interaction, intentional laughter, deep breathing and lots of stress relief and connection. You might feel that […]

  • Drop-In Workshop: Improving Posture!

    Providence Rec Center 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Laughter Yoga at the Fairfax County Earth Day celebration!

    Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • In-Person Drop-In Workshop: Brain Fitness!

    Providence Rec Center 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Got Leaks? Learn How to Train the Pelvic Floor to Reduce or Stop Them [Zoom]

    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 […]

  • Laughter Yoga on Zoom!

    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! Dancing while walking on the National Mall!

    Smithsonian Metro Station exit 12th St. at Jefferson Dr. SW (The Mall), Washington DC 20024, DC, United States

    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 […]