Balance (since 2007)

BALANCE AND A FEAR OF FALLING

Learn simple exercises designed to use the body’s available movement. Increase or re-develop balance through understanding the relationship of how the body counterbalances and supports movement with little effort. Using less effort and stress you can increase mobility in any function such as rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, turning, reaching, etc. Based on The Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education.

BALANCE AND A FEAR OF FALLING – CLASSES

Register @ Monterey Recreation Centre – 250-370-7300

1442 Monterey Avenue

 

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MOVEMENT REMINDER POINTS FOR WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS – Balance and a Fear of Falling

Articles:

Benefits & Research – read more

Inverted Foot – read more

For Seniors:

1. Seniors Balance – read more
2. Batson, G., & Deutsch, J.E. (2005). Effects of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement on balance in adults with chronic neurological deficits following stroke: A preliminary study. Complementary Health Practice Review, 10 (3), 203-210.  Read PdF – CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first reported study describing the use of the FM implemented late in stroke recovery. These preliminary findings are very encouraging and form the basis for future research on the role of FMs using larger numbers of participants and credible control groups.
3. In the News ~ B.C. researchers call “fall prevention” a public health priority – read more 

Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,

 Authored  Achieving your Goals  31 Day Program, Sleep Sweet Sleep, Kid’s Peace Bus Calendar of Values  Educational Program & InTouch with Your Values Self-Actualization Program. Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement  since 2000, Labyrinths of Victoria since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Grassroots Calendar Founder, Vice-Chair of World Children’s Summit on Peace & Nature in 2015