EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 yoga mat 1 chair 1 small anti-burst ball 1 green loop band All posture program for ALS. This program works on strengthening the upper back extensors, with an emphasis on the serratus anterior, scapular stabilizers and external rotator cuff. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication incorporating external oblique work as well.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 yoga mat 1 chair 1 stability cushion 1 small anti-burst ball 1 foam roller 2 yoga blocks (optional) 1 slider disc or wash cloth (optional) 1 green loop band 1 purple loop band 1 trigger ball (a tennis ball or similar works) All posture program for ALS. This program works on strengthening the quadriceps, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication. 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 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 orange loop band All posture program for ALS. This program works on strengthening the entire abdomen, with an emphasis on the TVA, external obliques and pelvic floor. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication incorporating shoulder stability work as well.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 1 foam roller 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 orange loop band 1 yellow Theraband 1 black Theraband 1 single 3-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.