Dreading the January onslaught of messages demanding that you “fix” your body so it conforms to an unrealistic ideal based on racism?

Interested in hearing from under-represented voices in public health that share different messages?

Announcing the Shared Stories Society!

Starting January 16 join me online Friday afternoons from 3-4:30pm Pacific Time for “media club”. This program invites participants to explore under represented voices in public health. We will examine books, zines, and more across the year. Each session will include time for grounding and self-reflection in addition to group discussion of the materials.

January through February we’ll be reading Aubrey Gordon’s book, “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat”, and learn how anti-fat bias harms not only fat people, but thin people as well.

While this is listed as being for adults 60+, if you’re an adult younger than 60 and want to participate, please sign up anyway! We’ve officially expanded it to 40+, but if this is what you need and over 20, consider joining, just know the conversation may be biased to post-menopausal people.

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search/detail/191987?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

#BookClub #PublicHealth #NewVoices #AntiFatBias #AntiDiet #Yoga #YogaTherapy #OnlineLearning #LifelongLearning

Immerse yourself in a transformative 28-day Ayurvedic Massage & Panchakarma Therapist training in Goa at Shree Hari Yoga School — combining ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with hands-on therapy techniques. Learn everything from foundational theory to practical skills like Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Nasya, Kizhi and pulse diagnosis. https://shreehariyoga.com/yoga-retreats-in-goa/

#Ayurveda #Panchakarma #YogaTherapy #WellnessTraining #GoaRetreat #HolisticHealing #AyurvedicMassage #MindBodyBalance

Soft grounding practice with breath and gentle movement to calm the nervous system.

#anxietyrelief #yogatherapy #calmingflow #relaxation

This is the only session of #MindfulFallPrevention I’m teaching this term, sign up now!

Series begins January 7th; THIS Wednesday!

This program is very low cost, even if you’re not a Portland resident. If 1-2:30PM Pacific time on Wednesdays works, you can join from anywhere!

Register today for five weeks of accessible movement, different types of meditation practices, and safety topics to reduce fall risk!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search/detail/193156?

#YogaTherapy #Yoga #FallPrevention #PublicSafety #Aging #AgingInPlace

Worried about falls?

#MindfulFallPrevention begins May 7th!

Reduce fall risk with this 5-week program. Each week I introduce a new movement, meditation, and safety topic.

This ONLINE program is very low cost, even for folks outside the Portland Metro area.

Sign up today: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search/detail/178677

#YogaTherapy #Yoga #FallPrevention #PublicSafety #Aging

Struggling with stress in recovery? Yoga therapy can help. It promotes mindfulness, reduces anxiety, and strengthens emotional balance—key tools for lasting sobriety. Ready to explore a holistic path to healing?

Read more: https://boldstepsbh.com/what-is-yoga-therapy-understanding-its-role-in-addiction-recovery/

#YogaTherapy #AddictionRecovery #MindfulHealing #HolisticWellness #SoberLiving #StressRelief

Are you worried about falling or worry about a parent, partner, or friend who has had recent falls? It seems rather unfair, but increased worry about falls actually increases our fall risk! Thankfully you can reduce that risk by growing mindfulness, adding simple movement practices, and making safer choices in your home & community.

February 12th is the beginning of the next series of my 5-week fall prevention program, Mindful Fall Prevention. Sessions are 90 minutes from 1-2:30pm, Pacific time. This program is offered through the Lifelong Learning program of Portland Parks and Recreation. This low-cost workshop is open to both Portland, Oregon, residents ($10) and non-residents ($14).

Find out more and enroll today!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search/detail/175459?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

#PublicHealth #FallPrevention #MindfulFallPrevention #AgingIntoVitality #YogaTherapy