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Ashtanga at Any Age: Inspiration from Alma Thomas and Cognitive Improvement Research
This week, my reflections are deeply anchored by my decade-long journey with a dedicated student, Ron. As our sessions evolved from power-packed vinyasa to the disciplined practice of Mysore, an intriguing question bubbled up: Why do older adults, like Ron, gravitate towards yoga? While the physical transformations are palpable, it’s the cognitive rejuvenation that’s turning heads. Delving into the tales of Alma Thomas, a late-blooming artist, and recent research from the University of Illinois, we uncover yoga’s holistic gift — a dance of physical mastery and cognitive bloom. For every Ron seeking a deeper ‘why’ in their practice, this exploration promises insights into the boundless potential of age and the brain’s synergy with yoga.
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The image features a painting of a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures in blue clothing climbing the cliffside. The mood is whimsical, accompanied by a quote about the universe’s sense of humor.
Text in image: The universe’s sense of humor is part of what makes it divine.
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The image features a painting of a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures climbing the cliffside. The mood conveys a sense of absurdity and critique regarding enlightenment or competition.
Text in image: Enlightenment isn’t a competition of who can have a stick farther up their ass.
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The image features a painting by Sidney Nolan depicting a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures climbing the cliffside. The mood conveys a sense of tension and concern, reflecting themes of fear and loss.
Text in image: The amount you worry is more related to how much you fear loss than how likely it is that your worries will come true.
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The image features a painting of a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures climbing the cliffside. The mood conveys a sense of impending disaster or decline.
Text in image: The collapse of empire is a natural decay process.
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Text in image: This is not the first time I have survived the impossible.
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The image features a painting of a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures climbing the cliffside. The mood is somewhat surreal and thought-provoking, accompanied by a quote about the enjoyment of life.
Text in image: The most fun part about being alive is the living part.