Author Archives: Garnett

Gentle Jumpstart @ the Gym

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Garnett

This is a sampler of various activities and pursuits to support your health and wellbeing. The program emphases movement but also incorporates coaching on weight management, stress reduction, mediation and the Alexander Technique. The Gentle Jumpstart Program will be hosted … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my New Site!

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Garnett

Welcome to my new and improved Website! Looking forward to Neck Free, Head Forward and Up this year with everyone! Not to forget our Back’s Lengthening and Widening, Knees Forward and Away!

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Garnett Goes Virtual with Exercise Training

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Garnett

Need more exercise? Want to lose weight? Do you want a greater sense of vigor and vitality? Have you considered setting fitness goals? I can help. I am offering six weeks of virtual training free for anyone who has never … Continue reading →

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A Lie Down

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Garnett

In our daily lives, we often find ourselves rushing around non-stop, rarely allowing ourselves the time to pause and rest. If you observe animals you will see that they alternate periods of intense activity with times of rest and recuperations. … Continue reading →

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Waltz Lessons for the Therapeutic Community

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Garnett

I love working with the people with disabilities and offer group classes through Charlottesville Parks and Recreation during the fall, winter and spring. The classes combine two of my favorite activities – waltz and the Alexander Technique. Constance Wyant named … Continue reading →

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Summer Special!

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Garnett

Summer Series & Get Fifth Lesson Free To celebrate that I have moved my office, I am offering a summer special. Come visit and take a series of five lessons. Start your summer series before May 1 and get the … Continue reading →

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June/July/August Offerings

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Garnett

LUNCHTIME OM QIGONG June 4 935 2nd Street, N.E., Charlottesville, VA 229012 at IX Building Fee: $5 RSVP: To Garnett at garnettmellen@embarqmail.com. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE GROUP CLASSES On going Sundays drop-in class. Hosted through Cville Parks and Recreation 1:oo – 2:oo … Continue reading →

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Spring 2015 Offerings

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Garnett

LUNCHTIME QIGONG AT IX Every Other Thursday noon to 1:oo pm #935 IX Building, OM Collective Headquarters Fee $5 ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE GROUP CLASSES On going Sundays drop-in class. Hosted through Cville Parks and Recreation 1:oo – 2:oo pm Smith Aquatic … Continue reading →

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Knees!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Garnett

To understand the knee cap (the patella), first it helps to look at a picture of the movement of the joint. Watch this cool animated xray. Now to explore the patella. Try this — stretch a leg out long and … Continue reading →

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Current Happenings

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Garnett

Qigong HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Come cultivate health and vitality with this ancient Chinese movement form at the IX Building’s OM Vocal space. + Thursdays starting again in March, 4pm, $5. For directions, send an email to garnettmellen@embarqmail.com. Thanksgiving – no class … Continue reading →

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