Parkinson'

Pat leads a workout designed to help manage and improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Pat guides viewers through a series of movements emphasizing good posture and deep breathing to enhance oxygen flow to the brain and muscles. The session incorporates finger exercises, shoulder rotations, arm movements, and balance challenges, and ballet positions to improve coordination. Pat also leads participants through squats and lunges to strengthen the legs, followed by stretching exercises targeting various muscle groups. Throughout the session, Pat encourages viewers to focus on their posture, breathing, and earthing stability while providing modifications and using a chair for balance support as needed. The video concludes with a reminder of the importance of consistency and the benefits of regular exercise for managing Parkinson's symptoms. Back

Pat leads a workout designed to reduce and improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It includes exercises focusing on lower body strength, balance, coordination, and heart health. The session begins with posture alignment and breathing exercises, followed by a series of movements to mobilize the body, such as arm stretches, side taps, marches, and leg raises. It also includes strength-building exercises like leg lifts and deadlifts, with options for using a chair for balance. The workout concludes with a series of stretches targeting various muscle groups to improve flexibility and reduce rigidity associated with Parkinson's. Pat emphasizes the benefits of regular movement for those living with Parkinson's, including improvements in gait, balance, brain function, and reduction of tremors. The video ends with encouragement to continue staying active and exploring other available workout sessions. Back

Kirie guides viewers through a series of large, dynamic movements designed to help with getting in and out of a car. The routine emphasizes proper posture, balance, and coordination, incorporating exercises such as chin movements, finger stretches, wrist circles, heel taps, and arm lifts. The video includes actions mimicking car-related movements, such as pushing car doors, fastening seat belts, and stepping to simulate entering a vehicle. The session concludes with stretching and relaxation exercises, promoting improved flexibility and ease of movement for daily activities. Back

Kirie leads a full body stretching routine aimed at easing tension and lengthening muscles. The session begins with a warm-up that involves rolling shoulders, heel taps, and finger stretches. Kirie guides viewers through a series of exercises focusing on balance, stretching the arms, legs, hips, and spine, and improving mobility. The routine includes various motions like shifting weight, bending knees, and performing rotations to enhance flexibility and release tension. The video concludes with a relaxing cooldown, encouraging viewers to feel more relaxed. Back

Colleen guides viewers through a brain health routine that involves physical movements synchronized with breathing techniques. The exercises aim to stimulate the brain and promote overall body benefits. Colleen leads viewers through a series of movements focusing on balance, arm patterns, and mindfulness. The session concludes with a calming routine to complete the practice. Back

Peg introduces a brain workout focused on improving coordination, balance, and cognitive function. The exercises target the cerebellum, which plays a crucial role in memory. Viewers are guided through movements that involve crossing the midline of the body and engaging the vestibular system. The video also includes coordination exercises, as well as writing tasks using the dominant hand, non-dominant hand, and even the feet. These exercises aim to stimulate the brain and enhance memory function. Back

A Tai Chi workout session led Colleen, focusing on improving brain health and cognitive function. Participants perform a series of movements, emphasizing balance, coordination, and energy flow through their body. The session includes specific Tai Chi routines like White Crane and Parting the Wild Horse's Mane, aiming to enhance physical and mental wellness. The workout concludes with a gratitude gesture and a message of appreciation from the instructor. Back

Colleen takes us through a brain health workout. She teaches us to follow our hands with our eyes, cross our hands in front of our face for brain balancing, and adds leg movements for further balance. Colleen emphasizes the importance of deep breathing and visualization while practicing these movements. The video ends with stretching and a closing energy shower. This workout can be repeated and expanded upon in future sessions. Back

Colleenleads this Tai Chi practice which challenges the brain and body. The session includes a series of movements like waving hands, knee balances, and kicks to improve balance, coordination, and cognitive function. Colleen emphasizes the importance of challenges while ensuring participants feel successful. The workout aims to engage the mind, body, and spirit through coordinated movements and breathing techniques, ultimately promoting brain health and overall well-being. Back

STANDING (use chair for confidence)
1. Posture and balance check
2. Change of focus to practice balance
3. Shoulder circles
4. Lateral weight transfer
5. Wide leg squat with lateral weight transfer
6. Balance check extending and retracting arms to side of head
7. Heel lift march with arms extended to front
8. Thoracic rotation with change of eye line
9. Lateral leg raises with arms extended to front 10. Slow high knee march
11. Toe taps or extend leg off the floor to front alternating legs
12. Slow knee march with rotation
13. Exaggerated backward step to tandem feet position - alternating legs
14. Relaxed weight shift with a twist
15. Feet together - eyes closed - balance challenge Back

STANDING (with chair for confidence)
1. Posture check
2. Slow and hold bent knee lift
3. Same arm and leg raise (4 x) each side, then (2 x), then alternating
4. Opposite arm and leg raise x4 each side, then (2 x) then alternating
5. Bent knee leg raise, same arm and leg, hold for 10 counts
6. Bent knee leg raise, opposite arm and leg, hold for 10 counts
7. Breathing Back

STANDING
1. Hands open & close
2. Shoulder rolls
3. Hip & knee flexion & extension-1 leg balance
4. Elbow hold 90 degree
5. Shoulder abduction
6. Ankle flexion-rotation-extension
7. Pelvic tips
8. Ankle articulation
9. Small shoulder movements
10. Knee flexion-curve spine forward
11. Lateral spinal flexion & rotation
12. Lateral wt shift-ankle extension
13. Knee & hip flexion & extension & lateral toe tap
14. Hip adduction
15. Ankle & knee flexion & extension
16. Off set feet-knee ankle flexion
17. Shoulder rolls
18. Hip adduction-spinal lateral flexion
19. Ankle articulation
20. Knee flexion-1 leg balance
21. Spinal rotation
22. Balance with heel lift
23. Lateral wt shift
24. Ankle across midline
25. Spinal & hip extension Back

STANDING
1. Core engagement
2. Lateral wt transfer-ankle articulation
3. Interlace fingers-wrist extension
4. Knee flexion & extension
5. Shoulder extension-elbow flexion & extension
6. Neck rotation
7. Shoulder retraction
8. Full shoulder & arm circles
9. Full shoulder extension, lateral flexion, and extension
10. Forward fold
11. 1leg balance
12. Shoulder & elbow flexion, & extension
13. Neck flexion & extension
14. Hip& knee flexion, & extension, shoulder extension up
15. Wide leg forward fold
16. Spinal articulation
17. 1 leg, balance, knee hip flexion, and extension
18. Ankle flexion & extension
19. Hip & knee flexion, and extension, hip external rotation
20. Shoulder full extension
21. Spinal rotation
22. Hip flexion, front & back extension
23. Hip knee, shoulder flexion, and extension
24. Hip, knee, shoulder flexion, arm across midline
25. 1 leg, balance, & bind shoulder extension
26. Balance work-hips, spine shift forward & balance
27. Lateral weight transfer Back

A Tai Chi session led by Colleen, focusing on balance and movement. Participants follow along with waving hand movements while shifting weight. The session concludes with gentle arm movements and energy clearing exercises. Back