Remembering . . .

Thank you for having fun or maybe just considering having fun at Pisgah Yoga?!  Last week we talked about how relationships are the secret to happiness.   "The Grant Study" is the research project which followed 237 male subjects for 68 years.  Supportive relationships were found to be key, "in particular the giving of support to others had the biggest impact on longevity and life happiness."

Thursday we zeroed in on the "it band."  This is the illiotibial band which is fascia or stiff connective tissue like tendons and ligaments that surrounds muscles, bones, and joints.  The it band connects hips to knees and can shorten when walking, running or cycling and then cause faulty alignment.  Foam rollers are great to stretch the it band. We also tried postures to strengthen ankles, knee, and hip joints to take care of this part of you!  

We will not have class this Thursday.  Mrs. Connie is out of town on September 12, but she is available to lead class on Thursday, September 19.  

Our Wednesday class on September 11 will be a fun adventure with "Memory."  We will play with Greek Mythology a bit and check out the Goddess of Memory, Mnemosyne.  Here are some tips to improve your memory:  http://www.helpguide.org/life/improving_memory.htm

Some of these good ideas keep cropping up over and over again--proper rest, healthy food choices, MOOOve your body .  .  . 

Let me know if you have any topics YOU would like to explore!

Meet you on the Mat!