Category Archives: Aging Gracefully

What is Yoga and Why Should I Care? (Part 1)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

Well, this is a huge topic, why am I attempting to even broach the subject?  There are near-endless books, journals, articles and indeed philosophies on exactly what is yoga, so why in the world would I attempt to add my … Continue reading →

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Melting Into Peace?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

My friend’s father passed away last week. My friends’ mother died yesterday.   Not the first of my friends’ parents to go, but it’s happening more frequently.  My friends’ baby is dying in utero.  Not the first friends to lose a … Continue reading →

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So, uh…what’s the big deal with Osteoporosis?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

Want to Build Better Bones? Bone is living tissue and as such it responds to how we treat it. Recent research has indicated that a regular, safe yoga practice can not only halt the onset of osteoporosis (fragile bones) but … Continue reading →

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Living Bones

Posted on April 4, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

Taking a look around the room I’m sitting in I see dust. Ash from the fire, cat hair, soil from the garden and lots and lots of dead skin.  Yup. Lovely thought, I know, but I’m looking around and seeing … Continue reading →

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Osteoporosis and Men

Posted on March 7, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

I’m going on the radio tomorrow (Friday) on Bristol Community FM (BCfm on 93.2fm) at lunchtime as part of their coverage of International Women’s Day. Why me?  Because I’m working on a Yoga for Osteoporosis project, and osteoporosis, as everyone … Continue reading →

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