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Welcome to ... THE Club Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better By Kelly-Lynn Musico, Brights Grove • Registered Physiotherapist, Registered Yoga Teacher Is it inevitable that the human body will age? I remember being in my 20’s and taking one of my Physiotherapy courses titled “The Physiology of Aging.” I remember thinking to myself, “Oh, come on, they (the older population) must have never exercised,” and “they are being wimpy”. This was in reference to learning about the common effects of aging within each of our bodily systems: Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuroanatomy. Wow, how naive was I? As someone now in my 50’s, with close friends in their 60’s & 70’s, and parents close to their 80’s, I now understand what my professors were talking about. So, what is aging anyway? According to one of the basic definitions I found, “Aging is the process of becoming older. In humans, aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time and can encompass physical, psychological, and social changes.” So, the good news is, we are supposed to be aging, not ‘anti-aging.’ Phew! It’s true, our physical body changes as we age. Think about how quickly we might have recovered from injury in our 20’s compared to today. We may not recover from injury as quickly as we used to and that is okay. Let us think back to how many consecutive days we could play golf, tennis, or workout without the aches and pains we may feel today. What about the external, physical changes to our bodies? The elasticity in our skin is expected to change, as it, too, is a natural part of aging. Those fine lines let people know we are “experienced people.” Now, the psychological changes? I personally feel as we age, we have the opportunity to grow into a deeper kind of beauty, one which works its way from the inside out. It can be a more authentic and less superficial beauty. It may show through our eyes and the confident way we move through life. The ‘anti-aging campaigns’ turn the entire natural development of aging into enemies, rather than embracing aging as normal and positive; this needs to change. Often, older people are more mature, confident, and powerful than when they were younger. We cannot stop the aging process, and nor should we. We can, however, make Feel free to send in photos showcasing Sarnia-Lambton. choices to help us feel better from the inside out. Yoga is a great form of activity that can help us embrace aging and all the positive things that it brings. Although I dabbled in Yoga in my 30’s, it wasn’t until my 40’s that I truly discovered the physical and emotional benefits. Yoga is a fantastic mind-body practice that incorporates strengthening, balance, stretches, breathing techniques and meditation. These can all help to contribute to healthier and happier aging. For me, it is the connection of the breath to movement that makes Yoga such a wonderful activity. If you can breathe, you can do Yoga! As a Physiotherapist and Yoga teacher, I often incorporate breathing exercises into my client’s exercise program. Connecting with our breath can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and ultimately pain. By bringing our awareness to our breath, we may be able to connect with what our body and mind are feeling. This can be a step in the right direction towards preparing our body to relax and to quiet the chatter in our mind. So how do we do that? Let’s give it a try! Complete Breath: • This simple breath can be done in a comfortable seated or lying position. • Relax…Maybe close your eyes. • Exhale completely. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Allow your stomach to expand like a balloon. Filling your chest and lungs with air. • Pause your breath… • Exhale slowly through the nose, squeezing out all the air from within. • Repeat 5 times or more if you like. • Enjoy the sensations associated with observing and feeling your breath. There are so many different types of Yoga and each teacher will bring their own style into practice. Take time to explore and find the one that connects best for you. Be patient and enjoy the journey. We cannot stop the aging process; however, we can make choices that aim to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. Thus maintaining an active life, doing the things we enjoy and spending time with our loved ones. As we increase our physical and mental health, we may begin to feel more positive about our aging and all the beauty it brings. Each new day is an opportunity to embrace our age and all its glory! Welcome to ... 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