Brain Longevity Yoga

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Eight Saturdays   

Sept. 28 - Nov. 16       

2:00 - 3:30pm  

Class size is limited:  Prepay for the series of 8 classes ($80) online at Pay Pal or in class with cash or check.  If you plan to pay in the first class, you must e-mail Sharon to save your space -- sharonelystudio@gmail.com   

One in 6 women and one in 11 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) as they age, yet dementia is not a natural part of aging. Learn simple, fun, and effective practices centered around a daily 12-minute brain boosting exercise to optimize your brain heath for a long and happy life.

It's Never too early to learn to prevent Alzheimer's Disease!!!  

The Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation's Four Pillars of Prevention include: 

• DIET & SUPPLEMENTATION 
• STRESS REDUCTION 
• PHYSICAL & MENTAL EXERCISE
• SPIRITUAL WELL BEING (a sense of Community & Belonging.) 

These practices have been proven to reduce the risk factors for AD and Prevent, Slow, and sometimes even Reverse Alzheimer's Disease in the early stages.

Your Teacher

 Sharon is a Certified Brain Longevity Specialist with the Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation.  

E-RYT 200 Yoga Instructor 

Certified Meditation Teacher BCCC  

  For pre-registration, questions or concerns contact:  sharonelystudio@gmail.com   

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  Throughout the 8 weeks as we explore the modifiable causes and conditions for Alzheimer’s Disease, we will learn to improve our brain health through enjoyable practices and fun challenges.

Class 1: Engaging in a simple brain boosting memory exercise that practiced daily can change the structure of the brain and make the areas responsible for executive function, memory and emotion regulation, sensory input and sensory motor areas grow larger and stronger.

Class 2: Women & Alzheimer’s Disease: Why Women Have a Much Higher Risk for AD. One in 6 women will develop AD as opposed to one in 11 men. 

Class 3:   You are what you eat!  Food is Medicine. Learn how what you eat affects your brain health. Pyramids to Principles: Changing our approach to eating.

Class 4: What you should know about the Glycemic Index and how the food you eat affects your blood sugar levels.

Class 5: How the Standard American Diet affects the way your body digests food and manufactures hormones in the intestinal tract.

Class 6:  Learn how Stress Reduction and both Mental and  Physical exercise help prevent Alzheimer's. 

Class 7:  Discover the benefits of social interaction and how having a sense of belonging, community, and meaning in life supports brain health as we age. 

Class 8:  Sleep: Why a Good Night’s Sleep is Crucial to Brain Health and tips on how to get one.