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Join us at the Christiansburg Library for this Free community class. Rain or shine!

Ages 10+

No need to register!

Join us for this FREE community event! Ages 10+

Aging is a natural transition that invites us to cultivate wisdom, adaptability, and compassionate self-care. In Ayurveda, the years after age 50 are associated with the Vata stage of life—a time when qualities such as mobility, creativity, sensitivity, and change become more pronounced. As we also move into the autumn season, another Vata time of year, we can benefit from practices that promote grounding, nourishment, stability, and ease.

In this 90-minute workshop, we'll weave together therapeutic yoga, breathwork, gentle movement, restorative practices, and Ayurvedic wisdom to support healthy aging and seasonal balance. Together, we'll explore practices to calm the nervous system, maintain mobility and strength, support joint health, and cultivate greater vitality and well-being.

This workshop is suitable for all levels and is especially beneficial for adults seeking mindful, evidence-informed practices for longevity, resilience, and graceful aging.

About the Instructor

Jennifer Speiden, MSPT, C-IAYT, CCHW, is a certified yoga therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner, certified community health worker, and holds a MS in Physical Therapy. With more than 25 years of yoga study and practice, she integrates therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda, and evidence-informed practices with advanced training in healthy aging, brain longevity, and senior wellness to support whole-person health, resilience, and lifelong vitality.