Susan's Yoga Blog

My New Release – Fitter Than Ever at 50 and Beyond

Available on Amazon for 5.99 on Kindle (Free on Kindle Unlimited) or 14.99 in paperback Download the Spanish Kindle version Back Cover Description Fitness expert Susan Dawson-Cook, M.S. knows fitness and how the right balance of exercise, proper nutrition, and mindful practices such as...

Transform Boring Workouts

If you’re growing bored with your daily workouts, you have options. You can start cross-training so that you work different workouts on different days. The benefit of this is that you are varying the muscle groups you use, which reduces...

Pandemic Swimming

Occasionally in the past, I’ve had vague disturbing thoughts of reaching such an advanced age that I’d be sent to an elder care center where swimming would no longer be available to me. What would life be like, I wondered?...

Swimmers Try Land-Based Training During Lockdown and Continue as Pools Open

Most Masters swimmers prefer water training over land-based activity. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis required many swimmers to hang up their swimsuits and find new training alternatives. Research shows that land-based activities can help maintain bone density and muscle mass and...

Zoom Yoga Classes

During this ongoing health crisis, I will continue to offer Zoom Yoga classes. All classes are Pacific time. I am offering a Gentle Yoga on Mondays at 9 AM, Yoga Nidra at 4 PM on Tuesdays (40 minutes), Flow Practice Wednesdays...

Zoom Yoga Classes

During this health crisis, when many are struggling to stay calm and find a new way to continue or begin exercise and wellness programs, I am offering Zoom Yoga classes. They are free, with donations being accepted after April 10....