Joy of Ageing Esoterically

EXERCISE – AN INTRODUCTION

2/12/2022

It is up to us to be pro-active and responsible for how we age. One of the most fundamental supports that we can offer ourselves to remain fit for life is to maintain an active exercise program. If we make it fun and in tune with what our body is calling for, it supports our moods, our sense of wellbeing, and our ability to remain strong and flexible. On these pages we dispel some of the myths about exercise, and present some valuable contributions from our experts as well as personal experiences and wisdom from writers. You will also find free videos that can be done at home to keep your body feeling vital and refreshed.

EXERCISE IN MY SEVENTIES

2/12/2022

As I come into the seventies my body shows very clearly how, when I was younger, I took for granted that I could enjoy exercise and do anything I wanted. Now my knees no longer have the flexibility and bounce that they once had, so attempting to demonstrate how to use a skipping rope with grandchildren leaves me in a tangle with leaden ankles.

REFLECTIONS FROM UNDER THE WATER

1/9/2022

I’ve been teaching myself to swim. When I was about ten years my cousins and I went swimming in the local baths. It was a packed and pretty noisy place, with lots of swirling of water and close contact with strangers. My older cousin gave me a piggy back ride, took me into the ‘deep end’ and promptly dropped me in it. I panicked and went under, gasping for breath and swallowing water.

GENTLE YOGA & HEALING CLASS

31/1/2021

This free class is a 12-minute simple and gentle yoga/exercise session accessible to all. The presenter Donna Nolan has a love of working with the body. With many years of experience teaching yoga and exercise classes, she is passionate about supporting people to exercise in a gentle and connected way.

THREE MIRACLES OF EXERCISE

1/10/2020

How many times do we say to ourselves I’m too old to do that or tell ourselves that our backs or our knees won’t cope due to previous injuries and health conditions? Some years ago, I gave up on exercise (except for walking) due to lower back issues, but over the last two months, I’ve slowly started to do some gentle stretches, some core work and mild aerobics.

FREE EXERCISE VIDEO – CONNECTION AND CORE

27/5/2020

The COVID-19 has changed our world as we have known it on so many levels. People are feeling more fearful about the unknown, about their health, about their work being impacted or losing their jobs, along with all that comes with many having to separate from family and friends. We are yet to see the full impact that COVID-19 is going to have globally long-term not only financially but also on our mental state of health.

STRENGTH AND BALANCE – STAYING ABLE

30/4/2020

At this time of Covid-19 restrictions we need to make sure we are maintaining the strength and balance in our bodies, particularly as we are not able to get out and about like we normally can.
Simple exercise routines make the world of difference to Staying Able for everyday life, so when we come out of this period of isolation, we are as fit and strong as when we entered it.

LEARNING FROM MY BODY

28/2/2020

I have spent seventy years being consciously aware, and determinedly active, in building a strong and physically fit body. This penchant was introduced in Kindergarten when I won the ‘sack’ race and then went on to win the ‘egg and spoon’ race! Receiving my ‘medals’ I revelled in the attention and the praises given to me as to how fast I could run.

EXERCISE TIP NO. 2

30/8/2019

Our exercise tips are offered by Stephen Gammack from SoulFit. SoulFit runs a range of in person and online exercises classes and programs. For more information check out www.soulf.it

HEEL RAISES

Lightly hold a chair with your hands, raise up onto the balls of your feet lifting your heels.

Focus the weight on your big and second toes.

Hold for three to four seconds.

Repeat as many times as you feel to . . .

EXERCISE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS

30/8/2019

If anyone had told me that at nearly 70 years I would be looking forward to my personal training session at a gym I would not have believed it. But here I am after six months of weekly sessions of exercise for osteoporosis, loving the feeling of building my strength and knowing that it is a real investment in my current and future wellbeing, especially as I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

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