Bhakti Therapy for Seniors-
Playful practices to grow gracefully
MOVEMENT, MEDITATION, MUSIC, MANTRA, MANDALAS, MUDRAS
Practices that Calm, Strengthen and Nourish the Body, Mind & Soul
Scientific Research shows that
• Music therapy reduces depression among older adults
• Music experiences can be structured to enhance social/emotional skills, to assist in recall and language skills and to decrease problem behaviors
• Music is effective in decreasing the frequency of agitated and aggressive behaviors for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia.
• Individuals in the late stages of dementia respond to and interact with music
American Music Therapy Association website: www.musictherapy.org
Live Music w/ Guitar, Ukulele
& Percussion Instruments for All!
Featuring Music from:
* the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s
* Classic Sing-a-longs
* Broadway Favorites
* Jazz Standards
18 REASONS TO DO YOGA
AFTER 70
- Promotes more zzz’s
- Eases back pain
- Aids body confidence
- Relieves headaches
- Lessens inflammation
- Helps breathing
- Slows aging
- Fights incontinence
- Eases cancer recovery
- Quiets the mind
- Improves flexibility
- Increases balance
- Opens the heart
- Fends off weight gain
- Supercharges brain
- Soothes stress
- Reduces depression
- Protects your heart
Mudras & Mandalas
Mudra meaning “seal” or “closure” in Sanskrit are hand gestures to direct the flow of energy within the body. This fun and easy practice is often incorporated into the meditations. They allow us to dive in just a bit deeper while working on mind/body coordination.
Mandala, means “circle” in Sanskrit and metaphorically a universe, environment or community.
Quality quiet time coloring these beautiful drawings is another superb anti-stress tool to facilitate mediation.
Spring Groove is an internationally recognized Teacher of Music & Yoga.
She has been teaching for 15 years in over 25 countries fusing her training as a Broadway Performer with her Yoga Teacher Training. She holds her teacher training certification with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center and a B.F.A. from The Boston Conservatory. She is a sensitive,dynamic instructor be it 1 on 1 or with a group of 100.
