Wellness
When it comes to treating psychological disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is increasingly common for doctors to prescribe for their patients a variety of drugs. From Ritalin to Valium, these drugs can be highly addictive and can also have negative side effects that range from the relatively benign, such as a loss of appetite, to the extreme, such as severe atrial fibrillation.
Mansion House Health Club proudly offers new Lifecycle GX Group Exercise Bikes. Designed by Life Fitness, the company that brought you the original Lifecycle Equipment, this new state of the art exercise bike is biomechanically designed to ensure a comfortable yet effective workout. Carefully chosen and tested by Fitness Director Brenda Wallis, Lifecycle’s study of human movement and machine interaction impressed Ms. Wallis and she thinks this brand of bike stands at the head of any class.
Acupuncture at the Yoga Barn
Licensed acupuncturist Iris Gold has returned to Five Seasons Acupuncture at the Yoga Barn in West Tisbury for the summer season. Ms. Gold has more than 29 years of experience using herbs and supplements to address issues such as digestive disorders, headaches, stress and chronic pain. Ms. Gold is available Monday afternoons at the Yoga Barn; call 508-645-9642, extension 4 to make an appointment.
At first they giggled.
Last fall when the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School swim coach introduced yoga meditations to the team’s practice routine, the swimmers exchanged quizzical looks and snickered with one another.
“Yoga?” the students asked.
Yoga.
Some may know how Tai Chi and Chi Gung help create a more balanced approach to life. Upcoming classes at the Tisbury Senior Center add swords and fans into the mix.
Fans add to hand and wrist movement while the sword helps to create a continuous flow of energy. The class leader Daisy Lifton brings 20 years of experience teaching Chi Gung and Kung Fu to students of all ages.
Interested in finding out the stuff dreams are made of? A psychotherapeutic dream seminar can help you explore the therapeutic potential of your dreams. The small group session will begin and end with a day-long workshop and then will meet for six weekly, two-hour groups.