My Parents’ Homemade Gym Equipment Had Me Cracking Up
I live in Southern California. My parents (ages 90 and 79) live in New Jersey. Thanks to technology, we do our best to meet about once a week for a 30-minute online yoga session. I usually have three goals for our session together:
Move their spines in all directions, as well as stretch their necks, shoulders, and hips for better mobility
Challenge their proprioception (awareness of their bodies in space) to help prevent falls
Help them get stronger (to help with chronic pain, as well as better balance)
It is always a hoot to see what items they bring to the strength portion of their sessions. Here's what they brought recently:
My parents during an online strength and yoga session
Is there an older adult in your life who could benefit from some stretching, strengthening, and maybe listening to a guided meditation for calming? Contact me at the address or phone number at the bottom of the page!
