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Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Bath to support SAYCO: Jan. 28

Happy New Year!  Start the New Year right and join us for our first Sound Bath this year. Reservations: click here.

Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
for Healing and Restoration

Quantum physicists tell us that “Everything in the Universe is vibration and sound” including us! We are vibrational beings and our bodies are made of mostly water, a wonderful conductor of vibration, therefore, our bodies respond positively to the healing, high frequencies of singing crystal bowls.  It is an experience of relaxation and healing on a cellular level.  All you must do is find a comfortable position to sit or lie down and let the bowls do their magic!
presented by Cindy and Scott Smithers; The Center in Escondido

Date:     Saturday, January 28, 2023 
Time:     Arrive 12 noon, Sound Bath 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Place:     St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 334  14th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014
What to bring: Mat, pillows, blanket, and paper and pen to record your experience
Price:  $50.00
Reservations recommended: click here.

Register early as space is limited.

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SAYCO Spotlight: Butch Whitmore

Welcome to our latest blog installment, where we shed light on the devoted individuals transforming lives within the senior community.

At SAYCO, our belief extends beyond the physical benefits of yoga; we champion the potency of community, connections, and the uplifting influence that yoga wields during one’s silver years. Through this blog series, we aim to unveil the personalities within SAYCO who are leaving an indelible mark on the lives of seniors.

Today, we are thrilled to present an exclusive interview featuring instructor Butch Whitmore.

Butch Whitmore has been interweaving wellness and wisdom into the fabric of seniors’ lives through his classes. In our conversation with Butch, we explore his journey into the world of yoga, his experiences working with seniors, and the transformative effects he witnesses with SAYCO on a regular basis.


  1. Let’s get a little bit of a personal background about you – where are you from?
  3. I was born in Iowa, grew up in the Pacific Northwest. I moved to Southern California at the age of 26.

    How long have you been with Silver Age Yoga?

    I became a Silver Age Yoga student in 2011 and became a Board Member a couple years later. I started teaching Yoga for SAYCO in 2015.

What attracted you to Silver Age Yoga?

In the beginning it was the classes I participated in. After becoming a Board Member It was the Mission and as a Teacher seeing the students progress as well as the comradely students developed before and after class.

What do you think is the biggest benefit of yoga for seniors?

Staying active as well as engaging with other seniors.

Why should teachers work with SAYCO?

The benefit of helping change seniors lives.

  1. Why should seniors go with Silver Age Yoga over other competition?

    It is donation based. If students can not afford to pay for classes they can still benefit from what Silver Age Yoga brings them. All SAYCO Teacher’s have completed teacher training specifically geared toward seniors. 
  1. What is one thing you wish seniors knew about yoga?

    I wish all seniors knew the positive reward Yoga can make in the lives.

What is one thing teachers should know before working with seniors?

Their limitations and how to modify postures accordingly.

What is the greatest reward of what you do?

Watching student’s progress and seeing their smiles after class.

Moving forward, what is your wish for SAYCO?

I would love to see SAYCO return to per/Covid-19 levels, both in classes and participation.


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Online Classes Every Weekday!

In these odd times, we can’t all get together at the traditional venues. Thanks to some of our Silver Age Yoga teachers, we’re now offering online classes, using Zoom!

Join from your home — whether you’re in San Diego, San Francisco, or Santorini!

Click here or look on our Find A Class page for the Online Class schedule and signup information.

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Crystal Singing Bowl Fundraiser at Yoga Del Mar, supporting Silver Age Yoga: Sunday, October 27, 2019

Join Yoga Del Mar and Joe Schwab for an evening benefiting Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach.  All proceeds from the class will go directly to SAYCO and the seniors who benefit from their offerings.

This one hour session is open to everyone. Come prepared for a deeply relaxing experience, created by the meditative sounds of crystal bowls.

More info and sign up link at yogadelmar.com/silver-age-yoga/

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Televised classes now available online

Did you know you can access Silver Age Yoga classes right from your computer, tablet, or phone?

In 2009, Silver Age Yoga worked in cooperation with San Diego County’s Aging and Independence Services department to produce a series of televised classes. These classes are shown from time to time on San Diego area cable television networks, and now you can watch them at your convenience here on our website.

Each of the five episodes is about one half hour long, and Certified Silver Age Yoga Instructor Helena Bray leads the class, along with two friends who demonstrate possible modifications to the postures.

Click here to reach our page of online classes.