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                                            a core group that get my yoga vibe,   the seven-day chakra workshop,  quietness in your life. After we do
                          Yoga              and  the  benefits  associated  with   one day a week  for seven weeks  a good physical work out, I really

                 Ro’s                       slower, more mindful movement,        and I couldn’t believe the change in  appreciate  the meditations.  You
                                                                                  my thinking.
                                                                                                                        need that calmness to come down
                                            and Catherine  is one of them.  A
                                            typical  yoga class is infused with     Yoga and the Chakras. I knew        and  then  you  can  fill  your  body
                                            movement,  mindfulness,  breath,      nothing about the chakras. I knew     with energy.  That is what yoga
           By Rosanne Fortier               grounding, and meditation becomes     that yoga is an ancient practice,     does. You notice the energy from
                                            a practice for everyday life. In her   and  I have  learned  that  it’s based   your toes to the top of the head and
                                            words, Part 2:                        on the functioning  of chakras.       the  breathing  exercises  relax  your

                                              Yoga  is  a  wholesome  practice.   These energy centres run along the    thinking brain.
                                            We have this new participant in       spine and go right up to the crown      When I get home, I feel refreshed.
                                            our class, and they tell  me how      of the head. When we do a chakra  I am glad that it is an early morning
                                            discouraged  they  are  about  lack   meditation,  I focus on the colour,  class because then I can do all my
                                            of ability and lack of mobility. My   then the function, and it helps me  work… or sometimes not. I sit and
                                            advice  is just  do what  you can.    to focus my mind internally. I think  do my knitting, but it’s a whole lot
      Catherine Part 2                      Have fun and don’t hurt yourself,     it’s important to know about their  different  because of the wellness

          eptember is a month of renewal    you will see a big difference on all   functions  because  it  gives you  I feel. Now, it’s less of a task and
      Sand for some, it’s back to school    the  wonderful  parts of yoga.  You   a different  way of noticing your  more like creating art. I am much
      or back to work. From an early age    will create new habits and take on    energy levels.                        more relaxed.
      we are programmed to resume a         positive  ways of thinking  that  are   It fills your body with energy, it    Quote du Jour: Yoga is not just
      semblance of routine. This month,     amazing.  After  a  little  while  of   quiets your mind.  You need that  repetition  of a few postures – it
      I’ve decided  to continue  sharing    practicing, I started to think that we   head-to-toe  full  body balancing.  is more about the exploration and
      the feedback I received  in an        really do have power to feel better.   Most say that  yoga is too gentle  discovery of the subtle energies of
      interview with Catherine. There is    I especially noticed it when we did   for them, but you need that  life. – Amit Ray

        Warner Insurance presents
        Member of the Month

                                     Jennifer Keogh
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                              Jennifer is a fairly new member of the Ontario Senior
                              Games Association.  She played Pickleball at the local
                              level, and last year Jennifer travelled to Brampton for
                              the Ontario Senior Games.  Jennifer shared she had
                              a great experience at the games where she met so
                              many nice people.  Jennifer hopes to promote OSGA
                              to others.
        Other Interests

        Jennifer  has  taught  fitness  classes,  and  she  enjoys  travelling,  cycling,  and
        meeting new acquaintances.  She also enjoys book clubs and gardening.
        For more OSGA District 8 information contact our District Coordinator at
        lindad8osga@gmail.com   or visit  https://district8.osga.ca or  follow  us on
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