EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 orange loop band All posture program for ALS. This program is for the most part done in a chair. We work on strengthening the quadriceps, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication. Flexibility both stretching and releasing are woven in throughout the series.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 chair 1 foam roller 1 orange loop band 1 green Theraband 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Balance work through the sagittal plane of motion and flexibility are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 red loop band 1 green Theraband All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Balance work through the frontal plane of motion and flexibility are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 green Theraband 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the upper back extensors.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 1 foam roller 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 orange loop band 1 green Theraband 1 red Theraband 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Flexibility and balance work through all planes of motion are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 1 foam roller 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 green loop band 1 orange loop band 1 green Theraband 1 red Theraband 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Flexibility and balance work through all planes of motion are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

Workout with founder, Athena Casey. This program she has created is for all individuals with Sway Back Posture and requires no props. It covers appropriate squats for your body, ab work, flexibility and balance moving through the transverse plane of motion for injury prevention. Throughout the class, enjoy the constant instruction of your breath and alignment, which is specific to your skeletal structure.