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Reflections on movement
and everyday life.
Explore ideas for moving more comfortably, building flexibility and strength, and understanding the habits that shape everyday movement. Reflections on yoga and somatic practice for beginners and experienced students alike.

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Another Fresh Start
Your Healthy Return Back to Your Active Life
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT
Getting active again can bring old aches and habits into focus. Alan looks at what we notice when we slow down, and why paying attention to how we move matters.
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A Deeper Resilience
How gentle somatic learning in yoga can support recovery and continued active living
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT
What changes when we explore how we move, rather than simply trying harder? Alan connects discoveries from class with research on movement learning and the possibilities of remaining active through life’s changes.

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New Ways Toward Healthy Aging: When Relief Feels Right and Letting Go Feels Hard
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

Be More Like Zebras A Somatic Approach to Short-Circuiting Holiday Stress
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Motion is the Potion: Moving Well at Any Age
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

The Quiet Thread: Rethinking Movement from the Inside Out
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

A Fresh Start: Aligning with Spring’s Rhythm of Change
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Embrace Simplicity, Patience, and Compassion this Holiday Season!
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Discovering New Paths to Gratitude This Thanksgiving
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

Keep Growing with Awareness: Yoga and Self-care for the Rest of Your Life
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Sustaining Joy This Summer: Healthy Foundations for an Active Life!
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Breathing Basics: Simple Practices to Breathe Better and Feel Better
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Somatic Exploration in Yoga: Learning New Ways to Move
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Navigating the Edge in Yoga: A Mindful Approach to Healthy Movement and an Active Lifestyle
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

New Year’s Reflections and Renewing Our Intentions for 2024
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Class Spotlight: Miracles in Motion through Somatic Exploration
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

The Yoga of Somatic Exploration: Your Path to a Healthier, Happier You at Any Age
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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Somatic Movement: The Key to Unlocking Your New Possibilities in Yoga
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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The Yoga of Gratitude: Appreciating and Creating the Life You Love
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT

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“Sthira Sukham Asanam” [A Yoga Pose is a] Comfortable Steady Seat
By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT