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Condo 518 Yoga
We’re reaping the benefits of chair yoga and having fun Monday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am at Condo 518 in Vancouver. Contact me for more information about this class or to make arrangements to enjoy chair yoga lessons in your house or condo. There’s … Continue reading
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Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health Conference
I will be leading a chair yoga session as part of a joint national conference hosted by the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health and the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry. The session will be on Saturday, September 21, 2:30pm, in Banff, Alberta. For … Continue reading
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Article in FitLifeBC Magazine
Make sure to read my new article about chair yoga in the the summer edition of FitLifeBC (the quarterly magazine of the British Columbia Parks and Recreation Association). To learn more, come to my Chair Yoga for the Older Adult workshop this Sunday, from … Continue reading
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Changing the World – One Chair at a Time!
August was a very busy month for Ageless Yoga! On the 15th, I presented Yoga for Fall Prevention at the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing, held in Glasgow. On August 20th , 21st and 22nd, I led Chair Yoga sessions … Continue reading
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Chair Yoga at the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Yesterday I gave an introductory chair yoga class to members of the South Burnaby Neighborhood House. As the members finished their lunches, I set up my PowerPoint presentation and started some background “yoga music” on my iPod. I must admit, I … Continue reading
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Kids Yoga Teacher Training
I just completed an intensive, 95-hour Kids Yoga Teaching Training course sponsored by Semperviva Yoga Center and taught by Jacqueline Maloney. The course was fun and I learned a great deal. Understanding how bones grow and the role of muscles, … Continue reading
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Final Yoga Outreach Session at Bright Spot
Today was the last of four yoga sessions organized by Vancouver Coastal Health’s Older Adult Rehabilitation Program. Also called Bright Spot, the program is designed to help older adults who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, dementia, or other major mental health conditions. Research … Continue reading
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Great Chair Yoga Session at Semperviva
About a dozen people showed up for a great chair yoga session at the Yoga for Boomers workshop at Semperviva Yoga. Among the participants were both novices and experts. We spent a good deal of time discussing the importance of balance, flexibility, and proper … Continue reading
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Semperviva Yoga Presents Yoga for Boomers Workshop
Do you think yoga is beyond your ability? Are you scared or uncomfortable getting up and down from a mat? Then you might want to try chair yoga at Semperviva Yoga’s upcoming workshop, Yoga for Boomers. Date: Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 Time: … Continue reading
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Vancouver Yoga Teachers for Older Adults: Third Meeting
On May 19th, Pam, Bobbi, and Annette met in Bobbi’s backyard for the third meeting of our new group, Vancouver Yoga Teachers for Older Adults. We had a wonderful time catching up, sharing ideas, and enjoying some goodies. Bobbi led a … Continue reading
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Mats for Chair Yoga
During every chair yoga class, I encourage my students to remove their shoes and socks. I tell them that it’s good to feel the floor with their toes and that some of the asanas (poses) will be feel more accessible. They … Continue reading
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Condo Yoga
Dedicated yogis are coming to my condo on Saturday afternoons for stretching, strengthening, balancing, breathing, and relaxation. What a joy!
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First Annual Northwest Yoga Conference
The chair yoga workshop I presented at the First Annual Northwest Yoga Conference on February 18th in Lynnwood, Washington was very well-received. Ten participants, a mix of students and teachers, attended. The workshop began with personal introductions, followed by a chair yoga session … Continue reading
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New Group: Vancouver Yoga Teachers for Older Adults
On Monday, January 30th, 7:00 p.m., history was made! The first meeting of Vancouver Yoga Teachers For Older Adults took place at 518 Moberly Rd. in Vancouver. The purpose of this group is to provide opportunities for sharing ideas, experiences, … Continue reading
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Annette Wertman: “A Therapeutic Triple Threat”
An article under “Menschenings” by social columnist Alex Kliner appeared in the December 18 Hanukkah issue of the Jewish Independent of Greater Vancouver. The following is an excerpt from the article, entitled “A Therapeutic Triple Threat: Annette Wertman Teaches Chair and Shabbat … Continue reading
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