Season 6 MENOPAUSE STRONG: Yoga (Jan 19 - Feb 23, 2022)

Season 6 MENOPAUSE STRONG: Yoga (Jan 19 - Feb 23, 2022)
This course includes
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Age with grace and resilience by restoring and building a foundation of balance and strength to keep you mobile, active and healthy for years to come.
Focused on optimizing the top 3 most common post-menopause health concerns: pelvic, bone and cardiac health.
Designed and taught by Andrea Plitz, Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Yoga Teacher, these weekly 1 hour physio rehab classes will intentionally progress you over 6 weeks to restore pelvic health including leaking, pressure and sexual health; as well as lay the foundation for improved balance while building more bone capacity through integrated strength training; all in a fun and unique way that will also get your heart rate pumping!
This class is designed and safe for:
- All women who are transitioning through or have already reached menopause
- Have mild-moderate complaints of pelvic floor dysfunction including but not limited to pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or fecal incontinence, urgency &/or frequency, etc.
- Have concerns about bone health, with or without a diagnosis, and want to improve bone growth and strength for prevention or maintenance
- Have no, mild-moderate heart concerns, with or without a cardiopulmonary diagnosis, who are or are not taking cardiac medications
Recommended Equipment & Alternatives (if joining from home):
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- Yoga blocks x2
- Yoga mat
- Yoga tune-up ball or tennis ball (NOT a lacrosse ball)
- Theraband (or something stretchy, such as tights)
- 5-10lbs weight/kettlebell (or something similar in weight, such as a bag of potatoes or detergent bottle)
- Dining room/foldable chair
- Bolster/pillows/wedge as needed
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Physiotherapist & Yoga Teacher
Course Material included in this course
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Week 1
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Weekly replay
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Weekly feedback
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Week 2
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Weekly replay
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Weekly feedback
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Week 3
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Weekly replay
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Weekly feedback
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Week 4
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Weekly replay
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Week 5
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Weekly replay
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Week 6
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Weekly replay
Programs included in this course
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Menopause Strong - week 3
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Menopause Strong - week 2
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Menopause Strong - week 1