Health & Fitness

The latest venue for FREE yoga this summer is the Terminal Bar Patio at Union Station (1701 Wynkoop St.). Yoga On The Plaza, sponsored by The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon, runs from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. each Saturday morning in June and July. Taught by Heather Scoggins, the class is FREE, but limited to 25 participants. Bring your yoga mat, face towel, water and sunscreen. In case of inclement weather, the class moves into the studio at The Oxford Club (1616 17th St.). For more information, call 303-628-5435.

If downward dog is your thing, consider joining Yoga in the Park, every Saturday from May 27 to September 2 at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch. Both beginners and seasoned yogis alike are welcome at this FREE event from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Yoga sessions are guided by seasoned instructors from NamasteWorks Yoga. The sessions are open to all 18 and older. Note: no session will be held June 10 and June 24. 9730 Ridgeline Rd., Highlands ranch.

Get in shape for FREE this summer. Whole Foods Market Bradburn hosts a FREE crossfit bootcamp the first Sunday of every month through September. The complete body weight workout is perfect for any age or fitness level, as all movements can be modified as needed. This workshop is open to all at 8 a.m. Bring a friend and get outside. Dates are: May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6 and September 3. 4451 Main St., Westminster.

Ignite your inner warrior in an all-levels FREE yoga class at Whole Foods Market Governor’s Ranch this summer. Paige Rogers, owner of Whole Health Club, will lead participants in a one-hour uplifting and energizing flow. Paige provides the music and essential oil adjustments while you practice your way into the sun. The class is for everyone. Use breath to guide you, set powerful intentions to practice on and off the mat and flow to show your body gratitude for the ability to move. The class is on the store’s Patio from 11 a.m. to noon. on May 6, 13 & 27, June 17 & 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Please RSVP here. Bring you mat and your friends. 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton.

On average, a person will gain 1 to 2 pounds every holiday season that they never lose. Over time, those pounds add up! Kaiser Permanente incentivizes weight-loss resolutions with its Weigh and Win program that helps all Coloradans 18 and older, not just those insured though Kaiser, lose weight and maintain that weight loss with the prospect of cash rewards for success. Here’s how to get started: [Read more…] about Weigh & Win: Lose Weight, Earn Cash

It’s not normally “our deal” to post any medically-related savings or promos, but we found a “secret” we just couldn’t keep to ourselves. Anyone can use Costco‘s Pharmacy with no membership required. We called the corporate office and it’s true. You can flash your prescription to the checker at the entrance (or just tell them you’re going to the pharmacy) and you’re in. Note: Without a Costco membership, you can only use the pharmacy or buy liquor, if the store carries any — no other purchases allowed. Like most warehouse stores, Costco offers excellent deals on prescription prices. They also accept most insurance plans.

Looking for a FREE yoga class in Denver or Boulder? There are hundreds around town. Many classes run on a regular basis, but there are fun, special gatherings, too. How do you find them? We’d love to do it at MHOTC, but don’t have the time or space. We suggest you check out Unlimited Yoga which finds and compiles information on FREE yoga classes held by studios and organizations every week in the the Denver metro area and now Boulder County. The coming week’s classes are listed front and center on the website. If you want links to each class, as well as directions (via Google map), you’ll need to sign up for the FREE Unlimited Yoga newsletter which comes via email with listings every Sunday for the coming week. There is a separate page and email newsletter for Boulder County. Sign up for one or both.

Children are heading back to school soon, which means that the bugs causing childhood diseases are back in business. There are no-cost and low-cost ways to get  children from infants to 18 years immunized for everything including measles, mumps, polio and Hepatitis A & B. But if you miss the monthly events, you can still visit walk-in clinics. Typically immunizations start at about $25 per shot, but you can also pay what you can afford, and no child is turned away for inability to pay. It’s very important that you bring your child’s immunization record every time. Several clinic now also offer vaccines for adults. To find a low-cost clinic near you check out the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition. Here are few of the clinics we found: [Read more…] about No-Cost & Low-Cost Immunizations for Tots to Teens

It’s no secret, regular exercise, even just walking, improves your health. It also reduces your risk of heart and lung diseases, cancer and diabetes. Once a month at 8 a.m., physicians with National Jewish Health give a 10-minute talk about a health topic and then lead an easy one-mile walk, while they answer any medical questions on your mind.

Walks take place at Crestmoor Park (off of S. Locust and Cedar – near Alameda, meet by the tennis courts) or Bible Park (off Yale between Monaco & Quebec, meet near the baseball diamond) in Denver.

Participants can also enjoy FREE coffee & breakfast, blood pressure checks and giveaways. No registration is required. The walk takes place rain, snow or, hopefully, shine.

Here’s the rest of the 2016 schedule:

• Saturday, August 20 – Crestmoor Park – Topic: Pulmonary Hypertension
• Saturday, September 10 – Bible Park – Topic: COPD & Emphysema
• Saturday, October 8 – Crestmoor Park – Topic: Asthma
• Saturday, November 5 – Bible Park – Topic: Sleep Apnea
• Saturday, December 10 – Crestmoor Park – Topic: Smart Holiday Eating

The Sam’s Club pharmacy has always been a good option for low-cost prescriptions. Now the warehouse store has expanded its prescription savings program so that Plus and Business Plus members save even more money. New savings on generic prescriptions, some of which are available for FREE or at a discounted cost of $4 or $10 at specified quantities, are now available in all Sam’s Club locations with pharmacies. This new benefit is part of Sam’s Club Extra Value Drug List (EVDL), through which Sam’s Club Plus and Business Plus members also receive 10% to 30% savings on select brand name medications. Five generic prescriptions at specified quantities are available for FREE in 35 states, including Colorado. These medications include Donepezil (Aricept), Vitamin D 50,000IU, Pioglitazone (Actos), Finasteride (Proscar) and Escitalopram (Lexapro). In addition, more than 200 generic prescriptions in specified quantities are available for $4 and more than 400 generic prescriptions are available for $10. Members with an active Plus membership can use the prescription discount benefit by presenting their Plus membership card along with a valid prescription. Learn more here.