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The 5 Stages of Starting Yoga as an Older Adult

By Sixty and Me May 07, 2018

Many years ago, I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Kubler Ross. As you may know, in her book, On Death and Dying, Elizabeth described the 5 stages of grief: anger, denial, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance. Read More

8 Things I Learned About Yoga for Seniors After Spending 8 Weeks in Bali

By Sixty and Me May 07, 2018

We’ve all heard the promises about yoga for seniors. Yoga will help you to experience healthy aging. Yoga will help you to reduce stiffness and increase your energy. Yoga is a gateway to a healthier lifestyle after 60. Read More

Today is Black Friday at Sixty and Me: 80% Off Our Gentle Yoga DVDs!

By Margaret Manning November 17, 2017

A few years ago, I had a serious fall in Paris. Beyond the physical injuries, the accident left me lacking in confidence and reluctant to pursue new travel opportunities. After months hiding away from the world, I finally found the confidence to travel to Bali. There, I met a woman who changed my life by introducing me to yoga…

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7 Ways to Feel More Confident When Practicing Yoga

By Jacqui Hook August 11, 2017

Upon stepping into her first yoga class in 15 years, my friend Robin removed her shoes, looked around and immediately wanted to slip her shoes back on and run out the door. Read More

Is Yoga for the Elderly Really a Good Idea?

By Margaret Manning February 25, 2017

A few days ago, I received a wonderful email from an 84-year-old woman who had purchased our gentle yoga DVDs. Read More

98-Year-Old Yogi Proves that Yoga for Seniors is Both Powerful and Beautiful

By Rachel Lankester February 15, 2017

I’ve never been much of a fan girl. I had a mild crush on David Soul back in the day. Remember him from Starsky and Hutch? My father paid for me and my mum to go and hear him sing at the Birmingham Hippodrome. What a dish he was! But I never had pictures of pop stars up in my room like all my friends did. I was a more serious teen!
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Try Our Gentle Yoga for Seniors DVD and Online Videos – A Unique Holiday Offer

By Margaret Manning December 28, 2016

  Experience the benefits of gentle yoga for seniors with our beginner yoga videos and DVDs. Yoga is not about twisting yourself into a pretzel. It’s about giving your body the attention and love it needs through breathing and gentle movements. It’s about being healthier and happier at any age.     Join yoga instructor […]

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Get Moving with Our New Gentle Yoga Flows

By Margaret Manning December 28, 2016

Take your yoga practice to the next level with our Gentle Yoga Flows video series, designed just for us older adults. If you liked our Gentle Yoga videos with Cat Kabira, you’ll love this new series! The sequel to our wildly popular yoga series is available now – online and on DVD. Movement is essential […]

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The Frustrating Truth About Yoga for Seniors DVDs

By Margaret Manning November 06, 2016

A few years ago, not long after I started Sixty and Me, I found myself looking for a yoga for seniors DVD. Like many women my age, I was feeling a little stiff after six decades of walking, working, raising a family and traveling. When I was in my 20s, I spent a year backpacking through India, reading, exploring and doing yoga. Now, 40-years-later, I was ready to give my body the love and attention that it deserved. Read More

A 78-Year-Old Skydiver, Germany’s 100% Renewable Plan and a Yoga DVD Give-a-Way

By Margaret Manning November 05, 2016

One of my favorite things about being a part of the Sixty and Me community is getting to hear about all of the wonderful things that you are doing with your lives. Some of the women in our community are passionate about baking. Others are training for their first marathon. Still others have gone back to university in their 60s or 70s. Well, today, I want to tell you about a 78-year-old woman who has skydived 1000s of times and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Join us as we discuss this story plus Germany’s decision to go 100% renewable by 2050, more trouble in Turkey, the tough fight for Mosul in Iraq and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and I will also give away one of our amazing Gentle Yoga for Seniors DVDs today. So, stay tuned for that! Read More