Elizabeth Larkam's Movement Book Club Supplemental Series

Each Sunday in October, Elizabeth Larkam will offer as a supplemental program, a unique 40-minute movement sequence inspired by book chapters from The Memory Palace of Bones by David Lauterstein and Jeff Rockwell.

This will be followed by a 20-minute discussion in which participants comment on the chapters read in preparation or discuss anything  regarding the book experience.

The movement sequences will draw on fascia-focused movement, Feldenkrais lessons, vision-vestibular practices, coherent breathing, physiological sighs, and awareness of the’ ‘three / four  brains’. 

Props:  Mat & Wall
Book:  The Memory Palace of Bones

5 SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER
DATES:  1, 8, 15, 22, 29
TIME:  9-10AM PDT

This series is for curious, adventurous movers. Any experience of life in the body is welcome

*Note that this is a supplemental program (access of recordings until Nov 30, 2023, and it can be purchased independent of the Be Well-Stay Well™ Monthly Subscription)

Strength & Mobility Classes for those with Low Bone Density with Ada Wells

If you're looking to give your body the gentle push it needs to improve strength, mobility, balance, and coordination while still safely incorporating movements, Ada has been teaching classes designed with these components in mind, particularly for those who need modifications for low bone density.

Some examples you may find live (or accessible in the on-demand library), include:

Strength & Mobility for Longevity:   This is a 2-part mat class (and utilizes a chair in the first half of class) that gets progressively harder through the class, but gives you a natural "out" at the halfway point. 

TRX for Bone Building:  This class uses the TRX or like suspension training tool for a full body, standing workout that uses the TRX as both an assistive and resistive tool that can be challenged or made easier with minor changes to your position and intention.  We play with speed & power in this class.

Bells, Bones, & Balance:  This class utilizes a kettlebell preferably (or dumbbell) for a resistance challenge, often in an asymmetrical manner to challenge your control, strength, and balance.  

To check out more classes, click the link below for our live schedule.

New Guest Contributor, Emily Smith

We have 2 new express classes on the schedule twice a week starting November 7th taught by Emily Smith.  Emily is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist with expert level training in The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach®, a Physicalmind Institute certified Pilates, yin yoga, restorative movement and qigong practitioner trained in Daisy Lee’s Women’s Radiant Lotus Qigong. 

Solbathing: 30 min Self-Myofascial Release and Unwinding with Emily Smith.

Tuesday Evenings &
Thursday Mornings

Description:  

Master the art of listening to your body while learning a practice for whole body adaptability, ease, and flow.

Love the rest of your bones and soft tissues daily like you do your teeth and gums.

Self-treat your fascia in ways as simple and necessary for health and longevity as brushing and flossing.

We will use a chair, 2 yoga blocks, 1-2 foam rollers, and a rolled up yoga mat or towel as tools for releasing and unwinding fascial restrictions, restoring mobility, and rebuilding reflexive strength.