Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Breathing is the most taken for granted activity of our lives. It is the most vital aspect of our well being and unfortunately is the least understood. There are multiple breathing exercises with some aimed at activating our parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress, and reducing inflammation that a majority of us (especially women) suffer from. These classes will introduce participants to the science of breathing in layman terms and teach some breathing exercises that are easy to do on a daily basis. The breathing exercises will be followed by a short meditation.

Midlife offers a powerful opportunity to realign your health with your more profound sense of purpose. This course explores how purposeful living enhances our ability to nourish and move our bodies, helping us thrive, not just survive. You'll discover how intentional eating, and joyful movement can become acts of self-respect and vitality, rather than mere discipline. Learn to listen to your body's wisdom, cultivate habits that reflect your values, and create a sustainable, energizing approach to health that fuels your next chapter with strength, clarity, and meaning. A Zoom link will be sent to participants before the start of class.

In the past you probably could drop weight by cutting back on calories or exercising a bit more. But then suddenly the scale stops moving, and you just can't seem to lose weight. THE GOOD NEWS -You could lose up to 20 pounds in a year- without eating less. Just by revving up your metabolism, you can burn more calories every day, lose fat, boost energy, feel stronger and more fit. In this class, you will learn 20 simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism.

Ever had a day where you can't stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets? Do you find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype-just the facts.

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You'll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We'll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We'll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward, or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an "Instant Alignment Technique" that will have you standing straighter immediately. We'll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car, or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. And the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements. Your clothes will fit better too! You'll need a resistance band for some exercises.

Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resilience or type 2 diabetes, the root cause of ALL These conditions are the same-problems with our diet, lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to WHY your levels are too high and how to change it. The good news is all of this can be reversed. Learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health.

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we'll discuss how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren't; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We'll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.