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This presentation shares therapeutic yoga practices used within the HABIT® (Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking®) program at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale to support individuals living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). As part of this active interdisciplinary clinical program, yoga therapy complements evidence-based lifestyle interventions that promote independence, confidence, and quality of life. The classes are informed by neuroscience, neuroplasticity, behavior change, healthy aging, and the growing evidence supporting yoga for cognitive health. Practices include gentle movement, breath regulation, balance training, mindful attention, and relaxation. Ongoing refinement through clinical experience and participant feedback has highlighted the importance of balancing therapeutic benefit with cognitive simplicity. The presentation includes a sample class and practical insights that may be adapted for healthcare, community, and private practice settings.
Building Strong Bones
Therapeutic Yoga for Strength, Balance & Confident Movement
Healthy bones are about more than bone density. They rely on strength, balance, posture, coordination, and the ability to move with confidence through everyday life.
Whether you're looking to protect your bone health, have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, or simply want to stay active and independent, this three-week series offers practical, evidence-informed strategies you can begin using right away.
Each 75-minute session includes approximately 25 minutes of discussion followed by 50 minutes of therapeutic yoga practice, giving you the opportunity to immediately apply what you've learned in a supportive environment.
Together we'll explore:
Common myths and facts about osteopenia and osteoporosis
Safe, effective ways to build strength that support healthy bones
Balance strategies to help reduce the risk of falls
How the neuromuscular connection influences stability, movement, and confidence
This series is designed for everyone—from experienced yoga practitioners to those who have never taken a yoga class. Both mat and chair options will be offered throughout, making the practices accessible and adaptable to a wide range of abilities.
Class Dates: November 17 & 24, December 1 & 8. All classes will be 9:00a - 10:15a MST
Leave with a deeper understanding of bone health—and practical tools to help you move with greater strength, stability, and confidence.
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Building Strong Bones
Therapeutic Yoga for Strength, Balance & Confident Movement
Healthy bones are about more than bone density. They rely on strength, balance, posture, coordination, and the ability to move with confidence through everyday life.
Whether you're looking to protect your bone health, have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, or simply want to stay active and independent, this three-week series offers practical, evidence-informed strategies you can begin using right away.
Each 75-minute session includes approximately 25 minutes of discussion followed by 50 minutes of therapeutic yoga practice, giving you the opportunity to immediately apply what you've learned in a supportive environment.
Together we'll explore:
Common myths and facts about osteopenia and osteoporosis
Safe, effective ways to build strength that support healthy bones
Balance strategies to help reduce the risk of falls
How the neuromuscular connection influences stability, movement, and confidence
This series is designed for everyone—from experienced yoga practitioners to those who have never taken a yoga class. Both mat and chair options will be offered throughout, making the practices accessible and adaptable to a wide range of abilities.
Class Dates:
November 17 & 24, December 1 & 8.
Leave with a deeper understanding of bone health—and practical tools to help you move with greater strength, stability, and confidence.
A 6-Hour Continuing Education Course for Yoga Professionals
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects memory and other cognitive abilities, but it does not define a person’s capacity to learn, participate, or benefit from yoga. With appropriate adaptations, yoga may offer meaningful support for movement, balance, attention, stress management, and overall well-being.
This six-hour continuing education course provides yoga professionals with a foundation for understanding MCI and applying that knowledge in teaching settings. Participants will explore what MCI is, how it differs from typical age-related cognitive changes and dementia, and what current understanding of yoga and cognitive health suggests about its potential benefits.
The course moves from understanding to application. Participants will learn practical teaching techniques and adaptations to support students experiencing cognitive changes, including approaches to movement, balance, breathing, mindful attention, relaxation, verbal instruction, sequencing, and class structure. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive, accessible environment that respects individual abilities while promoting confidence, participation, and autonomy.
The course also addresses important contraindications, precautions, and teaching considerations, including safety, balance and fall risk, communication, sensory and cognitive demands, individual variability, and recognizing when a practice may need to be modified or discontinued. Participants will consider how to respond thoughtfully to students’ needs while working within the scope of yoga teaching and referring to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger understanding of MCI, practical tools for adapting yoga instruction, and a clearer framework for making informed teaching decisions when working with this population.
Who should attend: Yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and other movement or wellness professionals interested in supporting people living with MCI.
Course length: 6 hours of continuing education.
Upcoming Training Dates:
December 12
December 17
January 9
January 14
Join me or this 6 week journey to restore your weary soul and bring your inner light to life again. You will enjoy a few short videos each week with encouragement and guidance from my year of experience working with myself and others through times of depletion and reset. You will also receive a few guided meditations and mindfulness practices to help you along the way. Are you ready for your restoration?
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Supporting Mild Cognitive Impairment with Yoga
Enhancing Memory, Clarity, and Well-being Through Gentle Practices
Discover a compassionate and accessible approach to supporting Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) through the time-honored practices of yoga. This empowering guide blends gentle movement, mindful breathing, emotional support techniques, and the powerful Kirtan Kriya meditation to help individuals navigate MCI with grace and strength.
Designed for individuals, caregivers, and wellness professionals, Supporting Mild Cognitive Impairment with Yoga
A clear, easy-to-understand introduction to MCI
Gentle yoga postures specifically chosen to support brain and body health
Breathing techniques and emotional support strategies to promote calm and focus
The therapeutic benefits of the Kirtan Kriya meditation, supported by research
Step-by-step photo guides and posture modifications
QR codes linking to instructional videos for enhanced learning and practice
Whether you're new to yoga or looking to adapt your current practice, this book provides a thoughtful, evidence-informed pathway to enhance well-being and cognitive vitality.