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SUMMARY:In-Person Laughter Yoga at Nottoway Park in Vienna!
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the simple joy of Laughter Yoga with me! \nLaughter 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: \n\nImproves our breathing and circulation\nReduces feelings of stress and promotes more lightness and relaxation\nCan help reduce pain and aid recovery\nHelps us feel more connected to each other\nand much more!\n\nJoin me at Nottoway Park in Vienna with a group from Finding Female Friends >50 (guests from other demographics are also welcome!). \nThere are no poses or equipment. No previous experience is necessary. The yoga part is simply deep breathing and a little mindful movement.  \nI became certified as a Laughter Yoga leader in 2022 and now lead sessions both professionally and as a volunteer. Find out more at www.laughteryoga.org. \nThere is no cost for this event\, but please email me at patricia@fierceafter45.com to join (and for details on where to meet up).  Hope to see you! \n 
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/in-person-laughter-yoga/
LOCATION:Nottoway Park\, 9537 Courthouse Road\, Vienna\, 22181\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Linderman":MAILTO:patricia@fierceafter45.com
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SUMMARY:(Free) Laughter Yoga Outdoors in Nottoway Park!
DESCRIPTION:Laughter Yoga has no yoga poses and no jokes — just gentle inspiration to “laugh on purpose” or “laugh for no reason.” \nLaughter 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! \nIt’s a super-healthful (research-backed) practice which is also fun\, and you can participate according to your own comfort zone! (you are welcome to get a bit zany\, or not at all!) \nIt also includes some deep breathing and gentle movement. Find out more at www.laughteryoga.org . \nI’m a certified Laughter Yoga leader\, and I do it both professionally and as a volunteer. (I’ll be leading laughter at a marathon warmup the day before!) \nJoin me from 2 – 3 pm on Sunday\, May 3 in Nottoway Park to try this practice and feel the benefits! The park is just 1 mile from the Vienna metro station.\nI’ll bring large blankets so we can sit on the ground if desired (or use a picnic table). All you need is a water bottle. \nThis is event is posted on Finding Female Friends >50 group (of which I’m the local volunteer chapter leader)\, but guests outside that demographic are very welcome too! \nSign up on Meetup here or email me to join! Hope to see you!
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/free-laughter-yoga-outdoors-in-nottoway-park/
LOCATION:Nottoway Park\, 9537 Courthouse Road\, Vienna\, 22181\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Linderman":MAILTO:patricia@fierceafter45.com
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SUMMARY:Falling more safely? Yes! Here's how! Free Zoom workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLet’s learn some of these skills\, at whatever level is comfortable for each of us! \nNO need to fall on the floor in this workshop — you can gently crumple into a seated position on your chair\, or you might set up your phone/computer screen near a bed or sofa for careful practice if that works for you! \nWe’ll practice catching ourselves as we stumble\, and falling more gently by crumpling\, tucking and rolling into the fall (even practicing in a chair can build important reflexes that can help us in case of a fall!). \nNotes: \n\n\nOf course there is no way to prevent all injuries\, but these techniques can contribute to reducing our risk of serious injuries like concussion and broken bones. \n\n\nThese are not ideas that we learn once and “remember\,” but skills that we can intentionally practice to create helpful reflexes in the case of an unexpected fall. \n\n\nIf you have osteoporosis or orthopedic limitations\, you’ll stick to slow\, very low-impact demonstrations\, but these can still be helpful! \n\n\nLet me know if you have any questions! I’m a personal trainer and Functional Aging Specialist\, and along with several colleagues\, I’m excited to bring these cutting-edge skills to FFF>50 and the world! \nI’ve led this workshop in person numerous times at my county rec center\, a yoga studio and a Power Over Parkinson’s group\, and it has been very well-received. This is my first time on Zoom\, so we will see how it goes! Looking forward to sharing this with you! \nSign up on Meetup here or email me to join\, hope to see you! Will be recorded — just email me for the replay!
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/falling-more-safely-yes-heres-how-free-zoom-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Linderman":MAILTO:patricia@fierceafter45.com
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SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop: Do More For Your Core!
DESCRIPTION: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 body’s powerhouse and feel great. \nThis is a drop-in workshop; you just need admission to the rec center. It is suitable for both men and women of all ages. \n 
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/in-person-workshop-introduction-to-simple-at-home-pelvic-floor-training/
LOCATION:Providence Rec Center\, 7525 Marc Drive\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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