Gekko Yoga of Madison

01/25/2025

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link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fix-Your-Broken-Brain-Plasmalogen-ebook/dp/B0DR3CLF38/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30BOVWEKVFOFJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lhJRE2B04UI-Nywt3HkQuLX1euBQSOyoBEc8V288JIAaJBvxFKn8kOH9Bs0Zh0K6SLvRAVr0qD-9c-6F8s50GOgfmTrI2zDgJ8GQk3ka6fIKlH3LOAGs_hPirgWyjgXviPoHXRWZqmmBifMG5wJ41GifIgx9Oq2_Rliu_2RrzXUBDHIJfk4flhlu6nqL_Ul0xiDcwj4Dbd9s2z4Qlj19VrvrcjEcoUssrd_oXrk9nPw.PXEi7uMSTxNlpfZTAI5_h2-hNNyTonBWKAyn3KPGOS4&dib_tag=se&keywords=fix+your+broken+brain&qid=1737770816&sprefix=fix+your+broken%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-1

Dr. Whitcomb. has been at the vanguard of adopting Dr. Goodenowe's plasmalogen technology and protocols. This opens the door to how we are going to change your brain, and cellular membranes all over your body.

01/25/2025

Fix Your Broken Brain by Dr. John Whitcomb
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I have never done this before, but I feel that it is so important to get out this information to the public. There is no big pharma behind this, there is no big money...just honest research and great intentions. Dr John Whitcomb has written a book which should be available Feb 1 on Amazon which explains, in easier to understand language, the science, the research and the path to finding help for all neurological diseases like long COVID, Multiiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, migraines, ALS, ADHD, Depression, AUTISM!!! Alzheimer's many more--they all follow the same pathway of oxidative stress which damages your plasmalogens on every cell surface of your body and the cascade of events that leads to the disease state. I've previewed the book and it is GREAT!!! Please! If you have anyone in your life with any of the above neuro diseases, buy this book, read it and if you decide to start your journey on plasmalogens, contact me and I can give you a discount code as an 'authorized healthcare professional'. I would be happy to run a Zoom meet for your questions if there is enough interest.

Link to order on Amazon:
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12/09/2023

In 2024 I will no longer be teaching regular classes at the McFarland UCC Church. I will be traveling the National Parks across the country in my little Mini Max Trailer with my Trauma Mama Yorkie doggie, Maddie. I have made the commitment that I will record 1 mat class and 1 chair yoga class per week which will be available. Contact me if you would like the link.

10/02/2023

Oct 2 - Oct 7th Transition to Fall
Often people find themselves to be unsettled with the transition into fall. The weather can be unpredictable between hot summer-like days and cool and crisp days like fall. The Air is DRY, AIRY, and COOL; so we practice Grounding poses with a moist wet flow to counteract the dryness along with warming sun salutation to balance the cooling aspects of the seasons.
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it
I will no longer be teaching regular classes in 2024. I will have a taped weekly practice available if you would like to have the Zoom link which will be good for a week.
Marielle School will be holding Zoom classes at my regular times Monday and Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am
Marielle's Zoom Yoga Class:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2324664934?pwd=enFSdXU0dCt1R2ZEWk9mRkxyMXp3Zz09
Meeting ID: 232 466 4934
Passcode: yoga

09/18/2023

Sept 18 - 21 Shoulders and shoulder blades
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it

08/28/2023

As of December 28th, 2023 I will no longer be teaching regular classes at the McFarland Senior Center. I will be traveling in my little camper to see National Parks and Woodstock School Classmates from India. I will still record my weekly yoga practice and will happily share it with you if you request it by email or text. Bear in mind I will not always have cell reception or wiFi so my response may be delayed. $10 donation for each Zoom recording--good for a week.

08/28/2023

August 28-31st Relief from Hand Pain
In your hand there are three main arches, two transverse and one longitudinal arch. One arch is rigid, but the other two are flexible and are maintained by the use of those tiny muscles in your hand. You can see the shape of your arches by touching thumb to index finger or thumb to little finger.
We will concentrate on our hands but we will also do our Top 10 Yoga Poses adding some hand movements. We will review the Chakra Hand Mudras.
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it

08/21/2023

August 21 - 25 Can we do Knees Again?
This is such a common theme, but sure! Why not? In truth, we "Do Knees" every time we practice yoga as most of what we do in class helps our knees. Three salient points: 1. track your knee over the middle of your toes 2. Try to keep your knee stacked over your ankle when in static standing poses. 3. Strong knees benefit from strong supporting structures: hamstrings, quads, ADDuctors and ABDuctors and Bum muscles.
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it

08/14/2023

August 14 - 18 Can Yoga Help a Hiatal Hernia? I was asked by one of my students...so I researched it and "Yes, apparently it can". A Hiatal Hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle. We will explore ways in which we can strengthen the diaphragm muscle. Often poor posture can exacerbate a hiatal hernia and we talk about posture and ways to combat the 'head forward syndrome' frequently. Many of the yoga postures are also recommended for strengthening the diaphragm and help relieve the symptoms of a hiatal hernia...Bridge, "Hug the Belly Breathing", Diaphragmatic Breathing with weight on the stomach, East/West breathing. Chair, Pec Stretch (think clamshell twist), Recruitment of the Transversus Abdominis (think pull your 'hip headlights' together), Wall Angel (Upsalute at the wall). It all sounds familiar and what we practice in class every week! Huh! Who knew?!?!
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it

08/07/2023

August 7 -11 Scott's Bang for Your Buck
Let's get back to basics. This is Scott Anderson's Bang for Your Buck Practice. We've talked about which yoga poses give you the best Bang for your Buck. This is Scott's List. Mind is a bit different,
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it

07/31/2023

July 31 - Aug 4 Strengthening Back Body
this week we will focus on strengthening the posterior (back) structures of our body, from bottom to top, to help reverse our head forward syndrome and restore our front-to-back strength balance. In our practice, we will strengthen by holding key poses while taking slow intentional breaths and creating core support with abdominal contraction on the exhale.
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it

07/24/2023

July 24 -28 Fall Prevention
It's not all about balance. It's not all about Osteoporosis. It is a complex interplay between strength, bone mass, mobility, flexibility, fascia, neuromuscular integration, nervous system modulation and brain health. YogaU says that everyday we should practice mountain pose, plank, squats and locust along with all of their variations. Donna Fahri agrees with daily locust, squats (heels up-arms up to Horse/Chair) and adds on Pointer Dog Flow. These all increase our strength, neuromuscular integration, fascia, flexibility, mobility, and bone mass. Let's practice!
SCHEDULE:
Monday class In-Person AND on ZOOM 9:30-10:30 AM UCC Church McFarland
Thursday class In-Person AND on Zoom 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 870 1330 0515 ***(NEW MEETING NUMBER)***
Can't make it to class? Ask for the RECORDING and do it on your own time!
Password is same as before. Contact me if you need it