Aston Public Library

The Aston Public Library will host a free workshop with Dr. Kevin Wilkins, a local Chiropractor, on Saturday, March 26th, 2011 at 10AM–

Posture and Pain: Why does my neck and back hurt?

Abnormal posture creates abnormal stress on the bones and ligaments of the neck and back. The muscles spasm in order to bring stability to a spine that has been damaged by one traumatic event (car accident or fall) or a series of sustained repetitive traumas (computer use, office work, video games etc). The result is a variety of muscle and ligament disorders including neck pain, headaches, mid back pain, shoulder pain and stiffness, jaw pain (TMJ), low back pain, fatigue, and anxiety. The posture, however, is most often the root cause of these maladies. Come find out what normal posture looks like, how poor posture occurs, and what you can do end a lifetime of pain.

Because of the overwhelming response to the Chair Yoga program, there will be a new class Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m., starting March 12th thru April 9th, at a fee of $25 for a 5 week session. Those who do not register in advance, are welcome to drop-in at a fee of $7 per class.

To register, contact Donna by email at  donna@donnasyoga.com or by phone at 610-716-5159.  Some more info about the program-

Who Can Do Chair Yoga?
“Anyone can do it!”  Men as well as women.  Chair yoga can benefit you whether you are a beginner who wants to start yoga slowly, out of shape, young or old, overweight or averse to gyms. It is also beneficial for most health problems or concerns in any one area of your body, or to gently help your body strengthen and recover from an illness or surgery. Remember to always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.

What is Chair Yoga?
Chair yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support.  Chair yoga gives you the benefit of relieving stress and gentle stretching of muscles and joints.  With the use of this type of yoga modification, it helps to make yoga easier if you have physical limitations in balance, flexibility, or strength. Yoga is not about trying to twist your body into a pretzel.  It is meant to gently stretch and bend the muscles and open air flow with the breath. Whether you are doing classical yoga or chair yoga, you will leave class with a calmer state of mind and a more resilient spirit.

Benefits of Chair Yoga

Chair yoga as well as classical yoga is considered safe. Studies have shown that yoga helps people with the symptoms of many health issues including:

• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• manage stress, anxiety, clinical depression
• fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome
• arthritis
• insomnia
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• chronic pain
• poor circulation
• relieves stress ,tension in neck, shoulders, torso and legs.
• gain strength, flexibility and balance
• digestion
• osteoporosis – helps stop bone loss or increase bone density
• well-being feeling
• breathe easier