Yoga at Arthritis Health
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Class Description
Active Yoga
A flowing yoga class. Individualized poses are linked together and held progressively longer to build
strength and endurance. Hand weights to enhance upper body strength, core strengthening, hip
openers and balance are emphasized. This class is appropriate for those with arthritis and
conditions where weight bearing on the wrists, knees, fingers and toes would be damaging, but
who are strong enough to complete sequences of poses without a rest. (Level 1.00 – Moderately
Difficult)
Back Care Yoga
A class with a focus on protected spinal mobility, balance, and strengthening. Participants must be
able to get up and down from the floor. Participants will learn poses that can be used on a daily
basis at home to strengthen the neck and back. (Level 0.75 – Moderate)
Gentle Yoga
A class for those just beginning yoga. The class uses standing and floor postures plus gentle
strength training with hand weights. Special attention is paid to protection of wrist, hip, knee, and
ankle joints. Class is supportive with laughter and sharing of lives. (Level 0.50 – Easy)
Almost Yoga
A chair yoga class providing full range of motion to each joint. Time for rest is built in. Focus on
balance, strength, memory, and prevention of falls at home. Appropriate for those who do not get
down on the floor. Continuous individual attention is provided. (Level 0.25 – Very Easy)
Active Yoga
A flowing yoga class. Individualized poses are linked together and held progressively longer to build
strength and endurance. Hand weights to enhance upper body strength, core strengthening, hip
openers and balance are emphasized. This class is appropriate for those with arthritis and
conditions where weight bearing on the wrists, knees, fingers and toes would be damaging, but
who are strong enough to complete sequences of poses without a rest. (Level 1.00 – Moderately
Difficult)
Back Care Yoga
A class with a focus on protected spinal mobility, balance, and strengthening. Participants must be
able to get up and down from the floor. Participants will learn poses that can be used on a daily
basis at home to strengthen the neck and back. (Level 0.75 – Moderate)
Gentle Yoga
A class for those just beginning yoga. The class uses standing and floor postures plus gentle
strength training with hand weights. Special attention is paid to protection of wrist, hip, knee, and
ankle joints. Class is supportive with laughter and sharing of lives. (Level 0.50 – Easy)
Almost Yoga
A chair yoga class providing full range of motion to each joint. Time for rest is built in. Focus on
balance, strength, memory, and prevention of falls at home. Appropriate for those who do not get
down on the floor. Continuous individual attention is provided. (Level 0.25 – Very Easy)
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