The benefits of exercise are no longer theoretical. All recent studies concerning exercise and its effect on people conclusively state that exercise will help most people live longer and healthier lives. Whether you are young or old, overweight or underweight, or even if you have a disability, exercise will benefit you.

Dr. Juko Holiday, a yoga teacher and mental-health practitioner, opened Ease Mountain Yoga and Wellness as a co-op, in Ben Lomond. “Ease Mountain Yoga is different in that it is not 'owned' by me or anyone else,” said Holiday, “We’re a co-op operated by a group of highly passionate teachers who share the studio space and support each other to provide yoga to everyone, regardless of age or ability.”

Aliyah Maria Sasaia, a 6-pound 11-ounce girl, was born to Shonte Rose and Anthony Fuamatagi Sasaia of Boulder Creek at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. She was born at 3:10 p.m. on July 3, 2015.

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