Staying fit and healthy as we age involves 6 vital areas:  Function, Balance, Posture, Endurance, Flexibility & Strength.  Below is a link to a great place to shop for your loved ones.  They have deeply discounted pricing on Yoga mats, mat carriers, foam rollers, adventure gear – so many presents to show your loved ones that you care about their continued, healthy presence on this planet.

Several posts on this blog discuss exercises that involve getting onto the floor.  It’s important to be able to get up and down from the floor – once you lose this, it’s REALLY hard to get it back.  A Yoga mat is great for exercising on the floor.   Sierra Trading Post has Yoga mats + a wonderful return policy.

Another very special holiday gift idea that gives all year long – and this one makes our cut every year – is a Gift subscription to Bay Nature Magazine.   Bay Nature is full of natural wonders – parks, trails, creeks, wildlife of the Bay Area as well as the people protecting them.

• 30% savings on gift subscription
• 1 subscription $21.95 (regular price $25.95)
• 2 or more only $19 each!