Therapeutic Yoga to Prevent Falls
Ready to step up your fall prevention game? đ§ââïž Todayâs therapeutic yoga class with Heal Wellness and Therapy is all about strengthening the muscles that keep you grounded and steady on your feet! All in standing poses, this session incorporates balance exercises designed to improve stability, ankle strength, core engagement, and moreâall essential to staying upright and preventing falls. Using minimal props like chairs or a wall, Trudy will guide you through gentle, accessible movements to enhance both confidence and balance in your everyday life.
Starting with grounding techniques and toe strengthening, youâll learn to wake up stabilizing muscles in your legs, practice weight shifts, and engage your core for better posture. Weâll also move through calf raises, knee lifts, and a progression into classic poses like tree and star pose to really challenge your balance and stability.
Each exercise is sequenced to help you engage key muscle groups for balance, reinforcing safe body alignment and controlled movements. Follow along, go at your own pace, and donât be afraid to hold onto a chair or wall for support. As we age, keeping our balance skills sharp becomes essential, and this class offers tools to help you feel more confident in every step!
Namaste to strong, steady feet and a healthier you! đȘđŠ¶đ Donât forget to give this video a thumbs up if it helped you, and subscribe for more therapeutic yoga tips!