Yoga for EveryBody

01/01/2024

Yesterday's unusual weather provided a great opportunity for a pop-up Dock Yoga class. Surprising turnout, considering they only had 2 days notice! 👍🙂

12/29/2023

The last Wednesday of each month we have a Chair Yoga class at the Sugar Land Senior Center (TEHC). The chair can be so helpful for the student to explore their potential. Here in Half Moon pose you can see some students electing to keep both hands on the chair, while others open up the top arm. And in wide leg half forward fold, there is a room full of beautifully lengthened spines!
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The center offers a multitude of classes to Sugar Land residents at $12.25 for an annual fee. Learn more at:
https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/122/TE-Harman-Senior-Center

06/14/2023

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY…
A couple months ago I started sending out a Wednesday Wellness email to my yoga students on Wednesday mornings. Either a meme or a quote to provide some food for thought. This was today’s meme. With so much conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days, I thought I would take it for a test drive. I asked ChatGPT to define “Beautiful Soul” and within 10 seconds it returned the following… enjoy!

A BEAUTIFUL SOUL - By ChatGPT

A beautiful soul is a person whose inner qualities radiate with warmth, kindness, and compassion. It is a rare and precious trait that goes beyond physical appearance and touches the very essence of who a person is. A beautiful soul possesses qualities that inspire and uplift others, leaving a lasting impression on everyone they encounter.

First and foremost, a beautiful soul is compassionate. They genuinely care about the well-being and happiness of others, and their actions are driven by a deep sense of empathy. They have the ability to understand and share in the joys and sorrows of those around them, offering comfort, support, and encouragement when needed. Their compassion extends not only to humans but also to animals and the environment, showing respect and care for all living beings.

A beautiful soul is also marked by their kindness. They exhibit a genuine desire to help and make a positive impact on the lives of others. Their words and actions are filled with warmth, generosity, and thoughtfulness. They find joy in acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, and they believe in the power of spreading love and positivity in the world.

Integrity is another important aspect of a beautiful soul. They possess a strong moral compass and live by their principles and values. Their actions align with their beliefs, and they strive to do what is right, even when faced with challenges or temptations. They are honest, trustworthy, and dependable, earning the respect and admiration of those around them.

A beautiful soul is also characterized by their humility. Despite any accomplishments or talents they may possess, they remain grounded and modest. They do not seek attention or praise for themselves but rather focus on lifting others up and recognizing the strengths and accomplishments of those around them. Their humility creates a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.

Lastly, a beautiful soul radiates inner peace and positivity. They have a serene presence that brings a sense of calm to those they interact with. They find beauty in simple moments, appreciate the wonders of the world, and have a grateful outlook on life. Their positive energy is infectious and inspires others to see the good in themselves and in the world.

In essence, a beautiful soul is a rare gem that shines brightly, illuminating the lives of others with compassion, kindness, integrity, humility, and positivity. They leave a lasting impact on the world, making it a better place for all who have the privilege of knowing them.

05/29/2023

Y4EB shared the Memorial Day morning with a few friends for some Dock Yoga. 😊 ❤️

03/09/2023

03/09/2023

Just outside of our yoga facility EVERY Saturday!!!
Farmer's Market at Imperial... 😊

01/25/2023

FAMILY YOGA...
Han (left) makes an occasional trip down from Dallas for a family visit. It's always nice to see her during those visits when she and her mom, Hien, get in a mother / daughter yoga date! Thank you for 'posing' for this shot ladies! 🙏❤️

12/28/2022

Hien has been studying with Yoga for EveryBody for 5+ years now. She used to have frustratingly reoccurring shoulder issues. I think her shoulders are doing pretty good now, don't you? This is her first time ever attempting this pose... and that is some pretty impressive alignment! Sure makes this yoga teacher proud of her. 😊❤

12/24/2022

With the 'feels like' temperature barely getting out of the teens today here in Sugar Land, I decide to stay inside ALL DAY LONG and spent some of that time making this video. Here's what to expect:
Centering
Forward fold and twists over crossed legs
Supported back bends
Reclined twists w/ strap
Wide leg forward folds
Balance w/ strap
Half standing flow
Goddess sequence
Full standing flow
Relaxation

This is the second of four practices that Yoga for EveryBody (Y4EB) shares with its 50+ Age Group students.

11/13/2022

Each week Y4EB offers two 50+ Age Group yoga practices at nearby recreation facilities. At 8:20am Wednesday, we meet at the Senior Center in Sugar Land… and then on Thursday at 8:30am, Y4EB offers a class at the Missouri City Rec Center. You can learn more at www.y4eb.com.

The first week of each month is a passive Hips and Low Back practice, while the last week of each month is reserved for a Chair Yoga practice. For the weeks in between those two practices, Y4EB has a suite of 4 classes that we rotate through. This video is the first of those four… Y4EB will record and release the other 3 in the near future. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/vyh7XJeRymU

This is the first of four practices that Yoga for EveryBody (Y4EB) shares with its 50+ Age Group students. Be sure to subscribe to get a notification when t...

10/29/2022

A number of my yoga students have been asking about what they can do to fix an aggravated shoulder. They usually ask what stretches would be helpful... but quite often it is more about strengthening the surrounding muscles. So here is my first attempt at making a Low Impact Interval Training (LIIT) video. I hope it helps!

A number of my yoga students have been asking about what they can do to fix an aggravated shoulder. They usually ask what stretches would be helpful... but ...

10/23/2022

Probably my favorite story to share with my students during Shavasana.

"When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or family, we blame the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they will grow well, like the lettuce. Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and argument. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change.”

Thich Nhat Hanh in 'Peace is Every Step'

(Photo: The Happy Farm at Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France)

07/06/2022

This new Y4EB t-shirt design is a BIG HIT with our 50+ Age Group class where I volunteer teach each Thursday at 8:30am. LOVE THIS group...

I'm not in the t-shirt business... our 50+ers picked these up at cost to help me have a large quantity order and drive the cost down for the ones I give away as diplomas to my paying students.

Students that study with me at regular Y4EB classes... get a diploma after attending 20 classes... and I've been doing that for almost 15 years now!!! It's a fun pre-class event where I walk over to an unexpecting newbie (the other students know what is going on) da-da-da-da-daing Pomp and Circumstance. When I get to the student... I bend down and ask them what size diploma would they like? A roar of applause and congratulations comes from the others and our yoga community grows. 😊❤️🙏

02/09/2022

Here’s a little something to help start your day…

It is a... roll out of bed… hit the floor… and do this movement sequence to nicely wake the body up. I've been doing it the past few days and I give it five stars! Bwahahaha... of course I do!!!

It’s just 17 minutes long and you do not need a yoga mat. I highly recommend (as with all exercise videos) watching it all the way through once with your finger on your right arrow to take 5 second jumps forward when you think you have the idea for that portion of the practice. Then make your way down onto the floor and give it a try!
https://youtu.be/wPc_SmfB07M

This is an easy to do wake up routine to start your day. No yoga mat necessary... just roll out of bed... hit the floor and get started. Hope it can help y...

01/28/2022

I LOVE MY JOB!!!
When your artistic medium is human and the goal is to help them focus on THEIR health and wellness practice... it doesn't get any better than that! With 'attention to detail' as the driver for my teaching style... we probably do half as many poses as the typical vinyasa flow class. One of my greatest compliments came to me from a student that went to another teachers class at our facility and the teacher after seeing the students awareness of alignment said, "You must be joining us from Ken's class." 🥰🙏 Namaste

12/31/2021

If you would like to start your New Year off with an hour of yoga outdoors... come join us! I just sent this information out to the Y4EB students... past and present. If you are a FB friend of Y4EB... scroll down through this message and fill out the waiver agreement and you are good to go. Hope to see you on the dock!!!

Hello Sugar Land Y4EBers... LET'S DO THIS!!! I waited until the last minute so I could get the best feeling for what Mother Nature had in store for us tomorrow. While we all know that she may still change her mind... right now... she's saying, "Go for it!" Dock Yoga is on. Here's what the weather i...

12/15/2021

When only a couple of students show up for class... and they are as disciplined as Jing (burgundy top) and Sai... it is a pleasure to serve them up a little more challenge than usual. Sai is a yoga teacher and Jing has a ballet background... so their attention to detail is second nature. Please take a minute to enjoy the captions offered with each photo.

Thank you both for letting me share these photos with my Facebook friends.

12/09/2021

This hits the trifecta of Holiday posts for this Yoga Guy...
It has a funny looking CAT...
It has a cute CHRITMAS theme...
And it serves up a YOGAIC thought in a humorous way!!!
Warm wishes to all this Holiday Season... 💕