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 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 green loop band 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 full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles.

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 strength and toning program she has created is for all individuals with Sway Back Posture and requires no props. It covers abs, back, lower body, footwork, appropriate squats and lunges for your body, flexibility and balance moving through all planes of motion for injury prevention. Throughout the class, enjoy the constant instruction of breath and alignment, which is specific to your skeletal structure.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 yoga mat 1 foam roller 1 red loop band 1 yellow Theraband 1 black Theraband 1 single 3-pound weight 1 single 5-pound weight Standing strength work for people with Flat Back Posture programmed to combat and increase bone density combating Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. There’s an emphasis on strength work for the abdomen, upper back extensors, quads, hip flexors, and combating the plantar flexion of the feet and ankles. There’s specific cueing of breath and alignment to ensure your safety and productivity during each workout.