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

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):

• • 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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