By Leslee Jaquette My much-respected yoga instructor Sunit did not approve of hot yoga. A “Thoroughly Modern Milly” of Indian descent, this smart young yogi felt the claims by groups headed by Bikram and others simply were not valid. I have taken a number of series of various hot yoga classes including Bikram several times. […]
By Leslee Jaquette Last night I went to an early Thanksgiving potluck and you know what that means! I made an absolute pig of myself, loading up on all the goodies and three chocolate desserts! After this pre-holiday binge, I have already gained the proverbial one to five pounds many people gain (and never lose) […]
By Leslee Jaquette Back pain is a big pain in the you-know-what! While I try to be careful with lifting, I’ve “spronged” my back with as little as trying to hold back a sneeze and reaching down into a cupboard. Otherwise, I often exacerbate low back pain when I have overtrained and my old bod […]
This Summer Watch Out for Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke By Leslee Jaquette These really hot days of 90-plus degrees F temperatures remind me that heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous realities. They are especially dangerous to those who are more vulnerable to heat such as infants, children and the elderly. Also, those who are […]
We all like to do different things, we even like to change up what we have been doing…everybody likes variety. Kayaking gives you lots of different options when it comes to paddling and surroundings. In this article I would like to talk about several types of paddling and kayaks. I would like to make an […]
If you are tired of the same old workout that gives you the same old results, Sadie Lincoln, founder of barre3 fitness system challenges individuals to give her plan a shot. Barre3 is a combination of yoga, Pilates and ballet barre work. Based on the importance of a balanced lifestyle, barre3 classes are designed to […]
Retirement and Good Living is a new site that provides information for retirees and those approaching retirement (finance, part time jobs, volunteering, hobbies, health, exercise, nutrition and much more). The address is: http://retirementandgoodliving.com/
By George Thomas A recent AARP article informs us that our brains—if we take care of them—might hold out until we enter our mid-eighties. After that, decline is inevitable. House and car keys run off and lose themselves, people go for walks without their pants on, and one’s children might as well be cabbage heads […]
This group is not for the couch potato! Whether you’re new to Seattle or a lifelong resident you can socialize with new people, get some exercise and explore new activities every month. Leave your agendas, laptops and work phone at home and get ready to Get Out and Go! Van rides are available for groups […]
