If you have 4 minutes, join me for a quick Chair Yoga practice! You can do this anywhere for exercise and relaxation. I originally published this brief Chair Yoga workout as a supplement to an article I wrote on Chair Yoga for the June 2016 issue of the Costco Connection. You can click here to Read more ->
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Unshakable Self Confidence: Podcast Interview about Reframing our Fears
Dr. Bonura talks with Billy J. Atwell on the Unshakeable Self-Confidence Podcast about how to reframe your fears with yoga. Kimberlee Bethany Bonura teaches us how to reframe our fears
Posture Check
How is your posture? Did you know that good posture is good for your health? Being deliberate about posture is an effective exercise and self-care strategy – it strengthens your core body and protects your back from pain and injury. Here is a quick posture check which you can do while seated or standing. Try Read more ->
New Blog: Caregivers need Self-Care
November is National Family Caregivers Month. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, Dr. Bonura offers support and suggestions for how Caregivers can use Chair Yoga as Self-Care to maintain their health and well-being. If you are a caregiver, remember to take good care of yourself to maintain your own health and well-being, which will Read more ->
Chair Yoga: Featured in The Costco Connection
Dr. Bonura shares the benefits of Chair Yoga practice in the June 2016 issue of the Costco Connection, and shares 5 simple Chair Yoga exercises you can try at home. Chair Yoga offers a variety of benefits for both physical and psychological health. You can practice Chair Yoga without any special equipment or clothing, Read more ->
Different Styles of Yoga: Find the Right One for You
If you are thinking about taking a yoga class for the first time, you may be surprised to discover how many different types of yoga there are. Different forms of yoga can vary dramatically in their level of intensity. It is important to select a style of yoga that is most appropriate for your current Read more ->
Podcast: How to Stay Fit as You Age, on The Torch from The Great Courses
Ed Leon of The Great Courses interviews Dr. Bonura about the benefits of exercise to support health aging. To listen, visit this iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linguistic-oddities-yoga-aging/id670966237?i=172875744&mt=2
How do I become a Yoga Teacher?
First, you should practice yoga regularly. Key to teaching yoga is having your own, personal practice, so that you can internalize the benefits of yoga. It’s also good to challenge yourself in your own yoga practice. For instance, some people are naturally flexible, and will find the stretching aspect of yoga relatively easy. If this Read more ->
What is Yoga?
The Sanskrit word “yoga” means union. When we talk about yoga, what we are really talking about is an exercise practice that is intended to unify your mental and physical health. Yoga brings together physical and psychological exercise to cultivate both physical and psychological health and wellness. It is an exercise practice that is built Read more ->