Yoga for Healthy Joints

Welcome to this introductory yoga course, designed specifically for seniors looking to improve their fitness through a personalized approach. Whether you’re new to yoga or have scaled back due to joint issues, this course of 10 sessions offers a gentle, accessible approach tailored to your needs. Each session will guide you through simple movements and breathing exercises to enhance mobility, reduce stiffness, and boost overall well-being, while providing guidance on joint protection. With a focus on safety and support, you’ll build confidence in your body’s ability to move and improve, regardless of experience or fitness level. Let’s embark on this journey to better health, one step at a time!

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Upcoming Sessions Scheduled:

January 28 - February 21, 2025

Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 - 10:15 am

March 3 - 27, 2025

Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 - 1:45 pm

Check back for additional sessions to be scheduled

Here's What You'll Get

Initial Assessment: Before starting with the group sessions, every participant will need to meet with me privately to determine what your specific needs and challenges are in order to effectively customize your plan. We'll measure your strength, flexibility, and balance to get baseline levels.
8 Small Group Sessions: Each class will focus on joint stabilization, addressing all major muscle groups. Each session will build upon the last, progressing the activities as appropriate, with instruction on modifications as needed.
Final Assessment: Once all the classes are complete, you'll meet again with me privately to discover the progress you've made. We'll retest those areas that we tested on the first assessment to gauge your improvement. If there's anything left to do, I'll provide you with the necessary information on next steps.

Benefits of this Course:

Joint Protection – Teaches safe movements and modifications to reduce stress on joints, helping prevent injury.
Increased Joint Flexibility – Gently stretches and mobilizes joints, improving range of motion and reducing stiffness.
Improved Alignment – Educates on proper body positioning, which alleviates pressure on joints and enhances posture.
Strengthened Muscles Around Joints – Builds surrounding muscle strength to stabilize joints and support daily movements.
Reduced Joint Pain – Incorporates low-impact exercises to help manage and alleviate joint discomfort from arthritis or other conditions.
Enhanced Body Awareness – Improves understanding of body mechanics, promoting safer movement in all activities.
Injury Prevention – Provides strategies to avoid common joint-related injuries by moving with mindfulness and control.
Better Balance and Stability – Strengthens core and lower body muscles, enhancing stability and reducing fall risk.
Boosted Confidence in Movement – Helps participants feel secure in their ability to move without aggravating joint pain.
Support for Daily Activities – Translates to safer, more efficient ways of moving in daily life, such as bending, lifting, and reaching.

In order to maintain an appropriate level of personalization and attention, class size will be limited to no more than 6 people.

A minimum of 3 people is required for the class to proceed. All fees will be refunded if minimum class size is not met.

As a bonus, all participants will receive a video link to a recording of the group sessions so that you can refer back to the exercises and the specific modifications that were recommended for you.

MEET THE therapist

Hi, I'm Michele!

I've been a physical therapist for over 30 years, and I've spent all of those years working with seniors at various stages of fitness. I've become very familiar with the struggles and challenges that you face, and I've been motivated by your commitment to staying active and independent.

My mission is to help seniors on their wellness journey when you hit the road bumps that make you question whether you should stop or slow down. I'm here to provide support so you can keep going, whether it's a modifying how you move, or finding a completely different way of doing something.

Let me help you live your best life!

TESTIMONIALS

Jan D.

I met Michele by taking her Tai Chi class. She is interested in your thoughts and what you would like to work on. I appreciate her compassion and interest in the participants in class.

Beverly N.

Michele is fun, personable and safety is her top priority. I look forward to her classes! I recommend Michele as an instructor with full confidence based on her teaching style, exceptional student satisfaction and her extensive experience as a physical therapist!

Adele C.

Michele is a wonderful teacher - giving images to help you remember the moves and sequence. She has a delightful attitude and sense of humor. I really enjoy her class!