Building Balance & Bone Strength to Prevent Falls

A comprehensive workshop for anyone looking to maintain or build bone strength as we age. Perfect for all levels of experience.

Workshop Highlights:

• Educational talk with interactive Q&A on:
• How bones work: structure, function, and remodeling
• What is osteopenia and osteoporosis? Risk factors, diagnosis, and myths
• Guided movement practices (Qigong, Tai chi, Yoga, Pilates, etc.) without or with props such as yoga blocks, hand-held weights, exercise bands.
• Standing movements, floor exercises
• Safety concerns and contraindications for the exercises
• Guided Meditations for body awareness and breathwork for bone building
• Fall prevention: environment, awareness, agility
• Lifestyle habits for lifelong bone health: nutrition, sleep, stress management, sunlight, etc.
• Resources for continued learning

Each workshop will have a different focus, with differing content and exercises.

• Jan 24: The main focus will be posture awareness and fall prevention.
• Feb 7: The main focus will be maintaining strong bones.

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone looking to know more and get clarity on how the bones work
• Individuals looking for holistic bone strength building movement forms and nutrition recommendations
• Those interested in learning more about developing safe movement practices and understanding what to avoid in any form of exercise
• Individuals seeking practical lifestyle tips for maintaining bone strength as we age
• Open to everyone, regardless of experience level.

FEE: $44 per session, save when you attend both session at $80!
Registration deadline is the Thursday prior to each event.

MUST register here: https://www.tealcenter.com/classes-and-events/