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Yoga for Posture & Spinal Health
Discover practical ways to care for your spine and posture in a focused two hour workshop with Jael Polnac. Centered on the common concern of preventing height loss with age, the session highlights how spinal health supports height, brain function, flexibility, balance, and overall wellbeing. It opens with a guided conversation about protecting the spine over time, then transitions into a carefully sequenced practice that blends gentle yin poses for connective tissues, active strengthening to support spinal bones, and restorative work to soothe the nervous system and nourish softer tissues. The program flows through four parts—discussion, yin, active movement, and restorative practice—with clear guidance on the purpose and benefits of each pose so participants can continue these techniques with confidence. Suitable for all experience levels, it is designed for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy spine, improve posture, and move with greater ease and comfort. Registration is $50 per person. Jael brings over 20 years of practice and has taught since 2016, with extensive training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Bone Health, and posture-centered methods, along with ongoing study of yoga’s therapeutic applications, mindfulness, and philosophy. Known for a calm, supportive approach, she creates thoughtful classes that help students build strength, increase mobility, and feel more at ease in their bodies.
Yoga MandaliBest Volunteer Speed Dating Event
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the BEST Volunteer Speed Dating Event, an annual recruitment gathering with a lively, speed-meet format. New and returning volunteers can rotate through brief conversations to explore roles that fit their strengths and learn how those skills support the dedicated backstretch community that keeps the track running. Hosted at The Rail at 1863 within Saratoga Race Course, this welcoming, low-pressure setting is designed to help participants find the right match for the upcoming racing season.
Saratoga Race CourseSmall Dog Sundays
Small Dog Sundays at Chow Bella set aside a dedicated play session just for pups 25 pounds and under. During this time the big dogs take a break, giving the little ones space to romp, zoom, and make friends their own size in a safe, confidence-building setting. It is also a chance for dog parents to relax and chat with others while their companions burn off energy. After the session, larger dogs are welcome back in the park. Entry is free with a park membership or available with a $15 day pass. First-time visitors should bring vaccination records, and a brief meet and greet temperament check helps ensure everyone plays well together.
Tang Guide Tour with Annie Summerville ’28
Take a guided look through the museum and its current exhibitions with Tang Guide Annie Summerville ’28. This tour is open to all, and guests are welcome to spend additional time exploring the galleries afterward. Weekly tours are led by Tang Guides, many of whom are Skidmore College students who train as gallery ambassadors and tour leaders. Through this program they become familiar with the Tang and the wider museum field, develop touring skills, and build practical experience interacting with visitors.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore CollegeYour morning shortcut
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