1. Each class is designed to meet the particular needs of the individuals
   

1. Participants discover that not only is their balance improved resulting in fewer falls, but an awareness of their  posture has helped them walk, sit and stand with a feeling of gracious dignity. 
   

1. Fear is one of the leading causes of falls - psychosocial and spiritual as well as physical aspects of balance and posture are  addressed.
   

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

1. ✴Handouts and learning tools to encourage and inspire daily practice
   

2. ✴Individual coaching and ongoing evaluations
   

3. ✴A basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of posture, balance and walking
   

HELPFUL FOR BALANCE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH

1. • Arthritis
   

2. • Parkinson's
   

3. • Stroke
   

4. • Peripheral Neuropathy
   

5. • Recovery from surgery or accidents
   

6. • Fear of falling
   

7. • Inner ear balance problems
   

8. • Back problems
   

BENEFITS FROM DAILY PRACTICE

1. ✴improved balance and flexibility
   

2. ✴overcoming the stress which accompanies the fear of falling
   

3. ✴improved posture for a better self-image
   

4. ✴improved cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive functions
   

5. ✴feeling in control when moving from one position to another
   

6. ✴an appreciation and increased awareness of how the body moves and functions
   

7. ✴engaging mind, body and spirit to make movement a joy
   

8. ✴decrease pain (back, legs, feet)
   

9. ✴improved strength and exercise capacity
   

10. ✴improved bone density
    

11. ✴improved mood and quality of life
    

12. ✴improved sleep
    

RECENT TESTIMONIAL

July 2014

I’ve had balancing issues for twenty years.  As an ordained minister I could not offer prayer without holding on to something or keeping my eyes open for fear of falling.  Five years ago, I began using a cane on uneven ground at our family cabin.  Last week when we visited the cabin I offered to clean up a pile of leaves and  pine needles and deposit them in a large trailer.  The next day… I proceeded to load more of them.  Only afterwards, and to the astonishment of my family, did I realized I needed no cane or assistance whatsoever on the uneven rocky ground.  I credit it to months of Tai Chi with Deanne’s leadership, and more specifically to several weeks of participation in a Balance Class she is leading.  With the regular practice of the techniques I learned amazing progress became possible. RC

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Your INSTRUCTOR

A professional background in medicine (RN), psychology (BA) and theology (M.Div.), with over four decades of experience working with seniors as a nurse in long term care facilities, a hospital chaplain, a pastor and a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor provide Deanne Hodgson with a unique ability to design and lead classes that are holistic in approach and flexible in design. Her vibrant style of instruction and her grounded energy and sense of humor create space for people to achieve deep personal transformation. 

LENGTH OF SERIES

One or two one hour sessions per week

4-5 weeks (two sessions each week)

6-8 weeks (single weekly sessions)

COST

$165/session or to be determined by the size of the group and length of the series