IN PERSON: Enhance your strength, balance and coordination in this dynamic course designed to improve mobility and confidence. This engaging course will guide you through a variety of playful, low-impact physical practices that make healthy movement enjoyable and accessible. Each session will feature mindful balance activities and movement exercises aimed at helping you develop new ways to enhance your gait. Students will experience increased ease and strength as they navigate their daily activities. The course is ideal for participants who are comfortable walking continuously for at least 20 minutes. Drawing from the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention curriculum, rope flow and breath work, each class will follow a structured format of warmup, activity and cooldown. While practice outside of class is encouraged, it’s not required. This course is suitable for all levels — no previous experience necessary! Cultivate stability and enjoy the benefits of a more active lifestyle. | Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 12.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
Danny Lightheart holds a master's degree in occupational therapy. Danny has worked with individuals with a wide variety of mobility, balance and coordination challenges. He is an instructor of the evidence-based health promotion class Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. In 2023, Danny completed the coaches course in rope flow through Way of the Rope. In addition, Danny has taught yoga, aerobics and juggling to older adults.