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Chair Yoga: Accessibility Meets Mobility Apr 16, 2024

Today we continue our series where we explore different types of classes that you'll find here at HealthGirl.

So far, we've looked at Back Care Yoga, FUNctional Fitness, Yin Yoga, and Power Yoga, and this week we will discover the benefits of Chair Yoga at...

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You Have the Power to Help: Join Yoga Harvest Today! Oct 19, 2023

As I write this, I'm having a hard time not being emotional. The images you see are from today at the local Community Food Share Food Bank in Winchester. They have an additional store room in the back but other than bags of pasta (lots of pasta), there is little else.

Their main warehouse is...

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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 3, Part 3 Mar 21, 2023

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Let’s continue our Technique Tuesday series with a new variation of last week's posture, Warrior 3, also called Airplane or Virabhadrasana 3.

This is a series of videos where each video shows different...

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Simple Upper Back Stretch Jan 31, 2023

Like, save and share to help your upper back! 

This is a fantastic and simple way to help breathe and relieve tension in your upper back, neck and shoulders.  

Do this seated, in a chair, on a mat, or standing as often as you need to get tech tension relief! 

Tree huggers are...

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Shoulders & Upper Back Stretch Jan 21, 2023

This is a great way to relieve tension in the upper back and shoulders after a day on the computer or hunched over devices.

Try it and see what you think!

Our Back Pain Workshop is this Sunday January 22, 2023, join now for more great ways to keep your back feeling great! www.HealthGirl.ca

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Back Pain No More! Jan 13, 2023

Remember to sign up for our online Back Pain workshop - link in bio or visit www.HealthGirl.ca

Are you tired of having a creaky, achy back?

Do you want to feel confident in moving your body?

Do you want to learn ways to reduce, prevent and manage back pain?

This 2-hour interactive workshop will...

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Join the AnyTime Studio! Jan 02, 2023

It's a New Year, and many people are looking to add to their wellness lifestyle - we've got your back!

An online membership with HealthGirl's AnyTime Studio is the perfect way to create or add to your own personalized wellness program. The video above shows you how to join and access the 7-day...

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Technique Tuesday - Warrior 1 Part 3 Jun 07, 2022

Welcome back to our final instalment of our Warrior 1 for Technique Tuesdays! Today we are exploring another way to use this foundational pose, Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1 pose by using a chair.

This is a pose used on its own, and also as a transitional posture in so many yoga...

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Technique Tuesday - Triangle Variations Pt. 3 May 03, 2022

Hello and welcome to a new Techniques Tuesday, where we'll be exploring Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose. Today is a modified chair version, that is usually accessible for many people.

As always, listen to your body, rest and modify as needed, and stop if you feel ANY pain. While this is a pose...

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Wellness Wednesday - Why a Home Practice is Vital for Your Health Apr 27, 2022

Welcome to the new HealthGirl AnyTime Studio! This video gives you a tour of our new unlimited content library and shows how easy it is to use.

Now, I know a lot of you are going to say, "Ugh, I can't do at-home stuff, it just isn't me!"

Fair. I know doing things for your wellness on your own...

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