Be in Balance
Finding our Center
As we age, we often lose our connection to our center, which allows us to stay balanced between our two feet as we move through our day.
This class will help you align body and mind for better balance, then take you across the floor with a variety of options for slow, quick, turning, and pivoting gait.
We use a tennis ball and a small raised object (Kleenex box or water bottle) to learn to redefine what it means to stand on your own two feet.
What Happens in Class:
Balance Exercises
Ankle workout seated; shift of weight seated
Getting up and down from chair
Standing stances
Shift of weight
Vestibular Exercises
Visual field practice, eyes open and closed
Stand, feet together, arms at side or crossed to shoulders – THEN CLOSE EYES AND HOLD CHAIR
Vestibular practice with ball
Gait Exercises
Gait practice across floor
Backwards walk
Dual task – STROOP test, recite animals, subtract by 3
Learn to balance, seated and standing, and feel secure as you shift weight and experiment safely with movement in all directions. Practice gait shifts moving forward, backwards and sideways.
NOTE: If needed, you can take class in the chair and still benefit.
Ready to feel steadier, stronger, and more confident on your feet?
Join our Be in Balance Class Series and learn practical strategies to improve your balance, walking, and overall confidence. This 6-week series focuses on:
👣 Physical and mental awareness
🦶 Foot and ankle placement
🔄 Vestibular (balance) training
🚶 Safe, smooth turning and stepping
📍 Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St.
📅 Mondays: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 13
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
💲 $72 for the full 6-week series
Take charge of your balance and gait in a supportive, encouraging environment!