Movement Programming
Nourishing body and soul through a variety of workshops including Bone Builders, Yoga, Chair Yoga, and more.Women for Healthy Rural Living focuses on human wholeness, addressing not only physical wellness but emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Providing opportunities for physical activity and social interaction is integral to our mission.
Bone Builders, Yoga with Geri, Chair Yoga, and Tai Chi provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
Bone Builders
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9 am to 10 am
Cost: Free
Note: Space is limited and medical clearance is required – contact us for availability
The Bone Builders Osteoporosis Prevention and Reversal Program is an effective combination of weight bearing, balance and stretching exercises. It also includes nutritional information and support for all stages of osteoporosis. Originally developed from the Strong Living Program of Tufts University, Bone Builders is a free, ongoing program open to all those age 55 and over with a concern for osteoporosis.
When followed diligently, the Bone Builders program and exercises can help the body to increase bone density and reverse the effects of osteoporosis.
Classes meet twice weekly, once for an hour with the second class having an additional quarter-hour for education. Classes include standing and sitting exercises, utilizing hand weights and ankle weights for resistance training. Weights are provided. Class leaders receive special training. Medical clearance is required. Classes are limited to fifteen people. For more information, contact us.
Bone Builders in Action
Chair Yoga
When: Once per week in Session
Time: See program listing
Cost: $50 for a five-week session, prepaid (see below for upcoming sessions)
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
Chair yoga lets us get yoga benefits from the security of a firm chair. We still have to do the work, but we are seated on a chair or standing next to our chair with a hand on it for support. This makes the practice available to those of us who can’t easily get up and down from the floor, have had knee or hip replacements, suffer from dizziness, and struggle with balance — lots of us!
With practice, our bodies get stronger and more flexible. Our breathing slows and deepens. Our postural alignment improves. We begin to cultivate an inner field of quiet and self-compassion. All these benefits bring vitality to all of our systems and a feeling of being at home in our bodies.
“Geri is AWESOME in Chair Yoga. I have enjoyed this class sooooo much. She is professional, soft-spoken, knowledgeable about all yoga poses, and just a wonderful person overall.”
“Geri is a top-notch, talented instructor! This class is inspirational, soothing, motivating, and a “do again kind of thing.”