Your Health and Joy: Yoga & Nutrition for Adults 50+

09/11/2026

Seated • Standing • Joyful
This LIVE Online Yoga Series has seated and standing poses—no mat needed. Classes include poses for balance, mobility, flexibility, and strength—including hand weights—with time to breathe, move, and feel good.

08/26/2026

Have You Tried Massage Balls?

Those small massage balls can be surprisingly useful for areas of the body that often feel tight or overworked.

Massage Therapy Balls give us a way to slow down and bring focused attention to our muscles and connective tissue. By applying gentle, sustained pressure and exploring how an area feels, we can often discover places that need a little extra attention.

You can try them:

• Feet — especially after a day of standing or walking
• Hips and glutes — areas that can become tight from sitting
• Back — to explore areas of tension and stiffness
• Shoulders — where we often carry tension
• Other areas — wherever you notice tightness or restricted movement

You don't have to spend a long time. Start with just a few minutes, breathe, pay attention to what you feel, and let your body guide you.

I've been using massage balls regularly for years because they're simple to use and effective for loosening tight muscles.

Check out my blog post for more information, ideas, and one amazing way they recently helped me

Massage Therapy Balls → https://yourhealthandjoy.com/massage-therapy-balls/

Have you tried them? What area of your body do you like to use them on?

Discover how Patricia uses the three massage therapy balls for mobility, releasing tension, relaxation, and everyday self-care.

08/22/2026

I’m so excited to share my newl & improved website! 🎉

Michelle and I have had so much fun talking, brainstorming, and spending hours recreating my site. I’m really happy with how it turned out!

We wanted it to feel welcoming, inviting, and useful—with lots for you to explore.

You’ll find our LIVE Online Yoga Series, blog posts about yoga, nutrition and healthy aging, YouTube videos, wellness resources, and my wellness shopping recommendations.

I’d love for you to take a look and let me know what you think!

Visit the new website! Link at the top of the page👆

08/19/2026

What if you only had 10 minutes for yoga? Would it be worth it?

Absolutely!

I updated another one of my older blog posts with 10 gentle yoga poses you can do in about 10 minutes.

These aren't complicated poses or a long workout.

They're simple movements to help you wake up your body, loosen stiff joints, improve balance and mobility, open your shoulders, and leave you feeling a little more energized and at ease.

👉 Try these easy-to-do yoga movements in the blog post: 10 Gentle Yoga Poses in 10 Minutes
https://yourhealthandjoy.com/10-minute-yoga/

Want a Little More?

The Fall LIVE Online Yoga Series begins in October, and registration is coming up!

Whether you're looking for a supportive practice, Chair Yoga, or a more active yoga practice, my three LIVE Online Series are designed to help you feel stronger, move with greater ease, and build resilience as you age.

Early Bird Registration is September 8–13

Soon you will receive more details about the three October–December series and how to register. I hope you'll join me LIVE Online this fall!

Until then, give yourself 10 minutes. ❤️

~ Patricia

Practice these 10 gentle yoga poses you can do in 10 minutes to improve flexibility, balance, posture, circulation, and energy.

07/25/2026

Aloha 🌎

07/10/2026

07/03/2026

One season flows into another, and each one brings its own set of changes. A yogi simply looks at the changes and acts accordingly. Here are some best practices and tips to keep your body and mind fit over the summer.

You could choose a favorite tip and practice it regularly, or do all of them.

1. The Secret Is in Your Breath
The next time you have a few minutes before you rush out for the day, try Sitali Pranayama, the body-cooling breath.

Stick your tongue out and curl the sides of the tongue upward toward the center.
Breathe in through the mouth, hold the breath, and slowly exhale through the nose.
Repeat 5 to 10 times.

2. Drink Up
The more you hydrate, the better. Your body is about 70 percent water, so make sure there is plenty of liquid coming in.

Besides drinking extra fluids, you could add alternate nostril breathing to your routine. Here is how: https://yourhealthandjoy.com/4-summertime-health-tips/

Summer yoga tips to stay cool and calm. Cooling breath, gentle poses, hydration, and foods that beat the heat. Gentle practices for adults 50+

05/11/2026

Do you naturally elevate when on your yoga mat? 🤣