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May 16 2022 Patricia Becker yoga By

Tight Hips? Do these 3 Yoga Stretches to Loosen your Hips #hipexererices

Open your flow of energy and meridians that run up and down your body to feel oh so good! Did you know you have over 20 muscles that cross the hip? A collection of inner thigh muscles known as the adductors, the collection of outer thigh muscles known as the abductors, the hip flexors in front, deep lateral rotators in back, and more. Tight hips affect your ability to simply bend over to pick up something up from the floor. Hip openers improve your range of motion and circulation and Read more...

May 16 2022 Patricia Becker yoga By

Aging with Grace: A Yoga Retreat at Ratna Ling

“Ratna Ling” means “Land of Treasures”.  It is Rinpoche’s vision that the precious jewels of the teachings he brought to our country from a land far away, will touch hearts, open minds, and reveal the deep peace within that can be felt while staying in a place of gentle, natural beauty, supported by a spiritual community. Ready to escape to Sonoma County, California? We believe a human life is a unique gift that should be treasured and lived to its fullest potential. We believe Read more...

May 16 2022 Patricia Becker yoga By

How to Strengthen Arms and Shoulders, 3 times a week!

If you don't lift heavy things, your arms and shoulders muscles will get weak. Do you want to rely on asking someone else to pick up heavy items for you? As I am out and about in the community, kind people will offer to help me lift items. No thank you, I can do it. It may take a little longer and I enjoy the practice. "If you don't use it, you lose it" Here is a 4-minute video with arm and shoulder strengthening exercises. Practice playfully 3 times a week. 🦾 You are Read more...

May 16 2022 Patricia Becker yoga By

Miso Soup 101 ~ Profound Health Benefits

If you had an overly busy week, did not sleep the best and felt some stress, then miso soup is a very good thing to make and eat.  That is what I did! Miso 101: It is delicious and very nutritious. Ancient wisdom and scientific facts agree on the numerous health benefits of eating miso. Miso Soup 101: Add wakame seaweed, maitake mushrooms and your favorite vegetables and you have a magic formula for a healthy healing soup. It will likely make your belly, body and mind feel better. Miso Read more...

May 16 2022 Patricia Becker yoga By

Best practices for picking things up from the floor

Watch this short tutorial for best practices when picking things up from the floor, ground or garden bed. Many back injuries are preventable, and the pain can be alleviated using basic yoga alignment techniques. If you have sporadic back pain or soreness? You’re not alone. Most of us will experience one or more incidents of back pain during our lives. The good news is many back injuries are preventable and the discomfort can be alleviated using yoga alignment techniques. Learn Read more...