A Gentle Stretch Wellness - Fitness for 60+

10/02/2025

Help me name these two skeletons. It could be a female’s or a male’s name.  It’s not a Halloween decoration. I actually use them in my classes to show students what part of the body we may be working on.  we have had lucky Luke, Betty Bones, Lucious, Stanley, and Abe. Yhey have all retired now.  So join in the fun and throw out some names.

09/06/2025

Yoga for Neuroscience each Tuesday at 12 noon.
What is Yoga for Neuroscience?
Yoga does more than stretch your body-it also influences our nervous system. We have two main parts of this system:
* The sympathetic nervous system, which prepares us for "fight or flight".
*The parasympathetic nervous system, which supports "rest and digest"
Fast, hot or intense movements can activate the sympathetic system, but slower, gentler yoga encourages the parasympathetic system. When this system is engaged it "shakes hands" with the brain, helping create a calmer, more balanced state of mind. See less

08/27/2025

Qigong 11:15 AM each Tuesday
( in the chapel)
Slow movement and meditative
Check out www.AGentleStretchWellness.com
FREE to you if you have
Silver Sneakers and
Healthy Contribution

**A list of my certifications and trainings are in the drop down box, above, under HOME labeled 'About Suzanne" A Gentle Stretch Wellness - Fitness for 60+ programs are therapeutically influenced....

08/11/2025

A Gentle Stretch Wellness - Fitness for 60+
coming this week: Each Tuesday 10:30 AM - Balance & Strength. We will be focusing on foot patterns. Foot patterns play a vital role in balance by determining how your feet distribute weight and provide stability. Proper alignment helps maintain even pressure across the three balance points of the foot, supports good posture, and enhances overall balance. When foot patterns are misaligned, it can disrupt body mechanics, reduce stability, and increase risk of falls. Strengthening the muscles in your feet can greatly improve balance, stability, and movement efficiency.

07/15/2025

Qigong is a meditative flow. It's pretty easy to follow. Gentle, smooth, and slow movements are key. Come meet this happy group. It's all about YOU and what YOU can do.

06/17/2025

A great group of folks posing for a photo after our qigong class. Come join us esch Tuesday from 11:15AM - 11:45AM at the First United Methodist church, in the chapel. For more information .Www.AGentleStretchWellness.com.

06/13/2025

Slow mindful yoga is a powerful form of self-care, distinct from fitness-focused yoga. It supports those managing fatigue, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and more. These classes weave in self-care principles to help reduce stress and promote healing. While not a diagnosis, this type of yoga empowers participants to take charge of their health applying what they learn to improve their well-being and quality of life.
call certified instructor Suzanne Tindol
cell: 910-308-8982 or visit www.AGentleStretchWellness.com for more information.

**A list of my certifications and trainings are in the drop down box, above, under HOME labeled 'About Suzanne" A Gentle Stretch Wellness - Fitness for 60+ programs are therapeutically influenced....

06/12/2025

Silver Sneakers and Renew Active are accepted in most classes shown.

02/16/2025

First, Methodist Church in the chapel, 204 6th Ave. W., in Hendersonville
Tuesdays
10:30 AM - 11:10 Balance & Strength
11:15 AM - 11:45 QiGong

12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Yoga with Therapeutic Influences

Thursdays
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Weight Bearing Aerobics
11:00 M - 11:30 Strong Bones ( using 1-6 lb weights)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
YoQi (Chair Yoga with Qigong influences

02/16/2025

02/16/2025

January

01/15/2025

January - March 2025, all programs offered here, focus on Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. Fitness programs are great. However, knowing many of the Super Agers served here at the First United Methodist Church have different limitations, safety is priority. The training I have received from quality trainers have given me an edge on safety.