Go to Mexico in February!
Remember last February? We do. We committed to get the Hell out of New England this winter – and now we are. We are partnering with our longtime friend and Master Teacher Patty Ivey of Down Dog Yoga in Washington DC to offer a winter getaway to the magical Pacific Coast of Mexico.
We’ve been on this trip before and as we were being shown our room we saw a whale breaching just off the shore! The food is delicious, the sights and culture are incredible, and the new people you will meet are top shelf. Whether you are a yoga teacher, experienced student, brand new beginner, or someone with a spouse who loves yoga, this trip will benefit your health, happiness, and tolerance for January, March, and April.
Between lounging on the beach, surfing, whale watching, Puerto Vallarta, an infinity pool, and nearby attractions there is plenty to entertain spouses, kids, or maybe even your mom or dad. Sign up now and bring a friend.
Visit our website for more information, ask Elizabeth or David after class, or email us any time at CapeAnnPowerYoga@gmail.com
Recovery, Compassion and Wisdom
Addison Gilbert Hospital to offer AAA Safe Driving Course for Seniors
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT is November 19th
Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
Thursday. November 19th. Great American Smoke-Out. STOP NOW!I know, you have heard it all before… But for those of you still smoking, maybe this time it will sink in! You Deserve to be Healthy!
And if you want to Stop Smoking, Help is Available to Make It Easier.
STOP SMOKING TODAY
Know the Risks of Tobacco Use and Smoking –
A set of lungs before, and after a lifetime of smoking
- Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body
- Smoking Causes Coronary Artery Disease and Stroke
- Lung Cancer is the most preventable cause of cancer death.
- 80% of lung cancer deaths are related to smoking
- Besides lung cancer, tobacco use also increases the risk for other cancers; the mouth, lips, nose and sinuses, larynx (voice box), pharynx (throat), esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, pancreas, kidney, bladder, uterus, cervix, colon/rectum, ovary (mucinous), and acute myeloid leukemia. (Source: Cancer Facts & Figures 2014)
- In the United States, tobacco use is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 deaths; this equals about 480,000 early deaths each year. (Source: Cancer Facts & Figures 2014; and US Surgeon General Report 2014)
- Tobacco use accounts for at least 30% of all cancer deaths, causing 87% of lung cancer deaths in men, and 70% of lung cancer deaths in women. (Source: Cancer Facts & Figures 2014)
- Smoking causes 8 out 0f 10 cases of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.) * 1 in 4 people with COPD never smoked.
- Smoking is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke
- Smokeless/Chewing Tobacco can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum, and pancreas.
- Second-hand smoke can harm others and increases your risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke.
Second-Hand Smoke Harms Others
THE GOOD NEWS – STOP SMOKING and –
- Decrease your risk of heart disease; benefits begin immediately after stopping!
- 2-5 yeas after smoking, your risk for stroke is decreased.
- 5 years after you stop, your risks for cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder drop by half
- 10 years after you stop smoking, your risk for lung cancer decreases by half
Sources, More Information and Help to Stop Smoking –
Be a Hero this Holiday Season- Donate Blood.
Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony at Addison Gilbert Hospital
All are welcome to join friends and family at this free community event. There will be a visit by Santa, tree lighting, music by local favorite Leo Francis, cookies & cocoa for all. Program only last an hour, but the memory will last much longer.
Help Stop Lung Cancer – ‘Lung Force Giving Day’
Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
November 17th. Today is ‘Lung Force Giving Day’ at the American Lung Association. Join me in this effort to stop lung cancer! Donate or become a social ambassador and spread the word!
The Goal – Raise $$$ for innovations in research and personalized treatments against the #1 cancer killer – Lung Cancer.
Innovative Targeted Therapies for Lung Cancer have improved the outcome of lung cancer. Innovative research and personalized treatmentt are the goals for this fund-raiser.
The Facts –
- Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of men and women.
- Every five minutes, a woman in the U.S. is told she has lung cancer.
- The lung cancer death rate in women increase in the last 37 years, while falling 24% among men.
- More American women die from lung cancer than breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer combined.
- More American men die from lung cancer than colon cancer and prostate cancer combined.
- People that smoke are at increased risk for lung cancer (And other cancers, heart disease, stroke, COPD.)
- Anyone can get lung cancer; Non-smokers too.
- Exposure to radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Like carbon monoxide, you cannot see or smell radon; it is colorless, odorless gas. To find out more about radon and how to order a test kit – http://www2.epa.gov/radon/find-radon-test-kit-or-measurement-and-mitigation-professional
Indoor Levels of Radon in Essex Are Higher Than the National Average Due to the Granite. – http://county-radon.info/MA/Essex.html
You don’t have to smoke to get lung cancer. Check out this video – http://www.lungforce.org/vision-video
Talk to your doctor about risks, prevention and early detection. Regardless of the cause of lung cancer – smoking, radon, asbestos, pollution – prevention and early detection can save lives.
MAC kicks off weekend of tennis events with a benefit for ALS hosted by Nick Bollettieri
MANCHESTER, MA—November 17, 2015. This week, Manchester Athletic Club’s MAC Tennis program, welcomes Nick Bollettieri—who will host an adult tennis social and pro exhibition to benefit ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALSTDI) this Friday evening at 7pm.
In addition to the fundraiser, Bollettieri will be the centerpiece in a weekend of events, geared toward parents and junior tennis players, which focuses on coaching outstanding athletes. Saturday, November 21, at 2pm, MAC Fitness Director Nan Gorton will speak to parents on the USTA’s Strength & Conditioning Philosophy and Resources. At 2:45, Sports Psychologist Bryan Lomax will lead a session on Helping Your Child Compete Like a Champion. The sessions are free and open to parents of USTA New England tournament players. Additional presentations will take place on Sunday November 22 at 9:30am and 10:15am. Parents are encouraged to call for a reservation.
During his annual visit to the club whose tennis program he helped design 13 years ago, Bollettieri will also give private and group lessons, host a 10-and-under Green and Orange Ball Day on Saturday from 12:00-2:30pm, and lead High Performance Tennis Academy Days Saturday from 2-5pm and Sunday from 9am-12pm.
Last year, Bollettieri received the highest honor in tennis when he was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. He has coached ten #1 players in the world including Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Jelena Jankovic, Marcelo Rios, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova, and Venus and Serena Williams—as well as the current #6 player in the world, Kei Nishikori..
“We’re pleased to have Nick here to work with our tennis players, parents and coaches as well as help raise money for ALS, said Todd Carpenter, Director of Tennis at Manchester Athletic Club. We invite our members, as well as the USTA junior community and their parents, to seize this unique opportunity to spend time with a world-renown, passionate and inspirational coach.
To take part in any of the weekend’s events, contact Todd Carpenter, Director of Tennis, at Manchester Athletic Club: 978-526-8900 ext. 238 or tcarpenter@mactennis.com.
Manchester Athletic Club is located in Manchester by-the-Sea, MA, and is the only USTA Training Center in New England and only one of 12 USTA Regional Training Centers in the country.
5 Things You Need to Know about Cape Ann Power Yoga
Every yoga studio is different so you may have tried yoga in the past or have a friend who told you what you can expect when you go take a yoga class, so we’re going to take this opportunity to let you know what you can expect when you make the decision to come and see what all of the excitement and buzz is about at Cape Ann Power Yoga. Here are five things you need to know.
- No membership needed
- No advanced sign up required
- All levels means all levels
- You will sweat
- Eat and drink!
No membership is needed to come and take class at the studio. You can walk in and pay $10 for one class, or pay in advance and put 5, 10, or 20 classes on your account. If you find that you really like practicing hot power yoga every day and the way it makes you feel you can purchase our unlimited month, six month, and year-long packages. Within 30 days of your first class with us you have the opportunity to buy our one-month unlimited package for just $100.
We happily accept credit cards and will never make you feel uncomfortable about running a $5 or $10 charge.
No advanced sign up is required to come and take class. You can walk right in off the street with just $10 and take class. For your first class you should aim to get to the studio 15 minutes before class starts so you can get the lay of the land, but don’t let traffic or the cut bridge discourage you from showing up a couple of minutes late. There is nothing worse than making moves and hustling to get to yoga class only to still show up late and be met with a scowl. We promise that will never happen to you at Cape Ann Power Yoga. We understand. If you are however prone to showing up at the last minute – it’s a great idea to sign up for class in advance so you can walk right in and unroll your mat.
Sign up for class HERE using MINDBODY Online
All levels means ALL levels all the time. We’ve found that the best way for new students to learn is to jump right in and follow along. Our teachers are specially trained to keep an eye on new students while giving you the space to enjoy your experience. If you have any special concerns (injuries, experience level, pregnancy) please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early so that you can talk with the teacher and make a plan. We didn’t create this studio just for people who look like fitness models. We built it for everyday people who want to lose weight, shed stress, gain comfort in their bodies, and give themselves the chance to feel great. Jump right in – we so sincerely want to share this practice with you.
Some of these hounds went over this fence, some went through the gap on the right, and some went around. You can take it to your degree – we’re all going to the same place and we’re on this journey together.
You will sweat. This is a heated practice and is deeply detoxifying. You will feel most comfortable in form-fitting, synthetic blend clothing. Wear what you would wear if you were going for a run on a hot summer day. Bring your mat and yogitoes so that you won’t slip and slide around on your sweat. If you don’t have a mat and yogitoes don’t even worry about it – we have them for rent for just $5. The mat provides cushioning between you and the floor and the yogitioes gives you a solid grip on your mat so you can focus on practicing yoga instead of sliding around your mat. Be sure to bring a big bottle of water and a good attitude and we’ll guide you the rest of the way.
Do you think you can’t touch your toes? Bend your knees!!
Eat and drink! Please come to class well hydrated and well nourished. This is a vigorous practice and you and you need to be fueled. Especially as it gets colder you should actively remember to drink lots of water so that your system can operate and you can feel great. Depending on your digestion you may want a light snack or juice before practice and we always encourage our students to eat healthy, real food to replenish your system after practicing. We also recommend coffee or tea on your way to practice. There is not very much lying on the floor at our studio and a little caffeine can go a long way.
Scotch doesn’t count.
Cape Ann YMCA members can take class for just $5!
Early Risers Earn Free Classes!
