In April 2024, I responded to an RFP (Request for Proposal) to conduct a chair yoga class at our Community Health & Wellness Center, which is operated by the Fallbrook Regional Health District.

This class is free to community members with the recommendation they attend the 2-day-per-week class during a 10-week session. (Of course, we recognize life happens so few have ‘perfect’ attendance.) Another part of the class includes measurements (weight, BP, flexibility, pain, etc.). These measurements happen before the first class of a 10-week session and again at the end. This data can then be used by the District for possible funding opportunities.

All the above to say, I teach a free chair yoga class twice a week at the Community Wellness Center.

Some ‘scoff’ at Chair Yoga; however I know that for some it is as challenging as any other yoga class. Attendees in my class appear to have little experience with yoga and many are about my age (74 soon to be 75). I am always amazed by how much these students want to learn about the practice and their bodies. I often think I might be overwhelming them with anatomy terms, but they keep asking, listening and learning — I Love It !!!

We are about to end our 4th session and begin the 5th. Great experience for me.

In other yoga news, I continue to teach 4 classes at Sage Yoga (check the schedule at www.sageyogastudios.com) and I continue to offer individual yoga therapy and instruction at my office in Bonsall. Busy, Busy, Busy!

And, I’ve been invited to speak to our Parkinson’s Support Group this month (October 25). Those challenged with Parkinson’s and their caregivers meet monthly to hear speakers and spend time sharing concerns and information with one another. If you’d be interested, check out www.ncpsg.com.

On a personal note, our son turned 50 in September. That’s a bit sobering for me since it means I’m getting older, as well.

So, now you know about my month. See you when I see you.