Health & Wellness Happenings
‘Yamas & Niyamas: The Jewels of Yoga’These first two limbs of yoga offer a framework for how we relate to the world around us and to ourselves. In this workshop, explore these “jewels” in a practical and. . .
‘Yamas & Niyamas: The Jewels of Yoga’These first two limbs of yoga offer a framework for how we relate to the world around us and to ourselves. In this workshop, explore these “jewels” in a practical and accessible way. The class will look at how they can inform and support your asana, breathwork, and meditation practices, while also offering meaningful guidance off the mat. No prior experience is necessary. Noon Aug. 22 at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St. , Punta Gorda. To register, call 941-505-9642 or online atwww. theyogasanctuary. biz. Visually Impaired Support GroupLow Vision? We can help. The Visually Impaired Peer Group hosts a weekly support groups along with learning how to live well with vision loss from 11 a. m. -2 p. m. Tuesdays at Wintergarden Presbyterian Church, 18350 Wintergarden Ave. , Port Charlotte. Bring a sack lunch. For information call Cheryl at 941-882-2432 or Bethany at 239-573-6996. Yoga at Manasota Beach8:30 a. m. Monday-Friday at 8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. For additional information, visityogamanasotabeach. com. Beach Yoga at Nokomis Beach9 a. m. daily near the Sharktooth concession Stand on Nokomis Beach, 208 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis. For additional information, visityogamanasotabeach. com. Weight Loss & Fitness Support GroupTOPS (Take-Off-Pounds-Sensibly) is an affordable, welcoming, and non-judging support group focused on weight loss and health management. Meetings focus on underlying weight issues such as stress-induced and emotional eating, weight loss and health, and strategies to achieve a healthy weight. Visitwww. tops. orgmore information. Meetings: TOPS 0828 Wednesdays, weigh-in 8:45 a. m. , meeting 9:15 a. m. at South PG Heights Civic Center, 11200 1st Ave. , Punta Gorda. TOPS 0133 Fridays, weigh-in begins at 8:30 a. m. , meeting at 9:30 a. m. at Pilgrim Church, 24515 Rampart Blvd. , Port Charlotte. TOPS 0123 Tuesdays, weigh in at 8 a. m. , meeting at 8:30 a. m. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 12475 Chancellor Blvd. , Port Charlotte. TOPS 0620 Wednesdays, weigh in at 8 a. m. , meeting at 8:45 a. m. Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St. , Englewood. ‘Breathing Easy: Healthy Breathing Practices for Everyday Life’Delve into the anatomy of the breath and uncover the “breath print” that defines each of us. Through insightful discussion and lecture, explore the meaning of healthy breathing and its impact on well-being. 1 p. m. Aug. 9 at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St. , Punta Gorda. To register, call 941-505-9642 or online atwww. theyogasanctuary. biz.