It took us each a long time to learn to walk. Then most of us got pretty good at it, shifting into running and jumping, maybe even dancing. It’s easy and fun, and we take it for granted. But every now and then, something happens to make us reconsider how we walk. Perhaps it’s our shoes, or our knees or toes or hips. Perhaps it’s an injury. Do you know anyone who hasn’t had some experience with difficulty in walking?
Walking is a complex set of movements. We humans are top-heavy, and we have to balance over two little feet. In order to walk, we have to shift our weight onto one foot, move the other foot forward, land on it, and keep on going. What we rarely consider is what happens within each foot, with the knees, hips, spine, ribs, shoulders, head, and eyes. We’ve learned it all so well that we hardly have to think about it. But what if we went back to baby steps? Could we improve? Could we take some of the stress off of our tired—and sometimes achy—joints? Maybe we could improve our balance and find some of that childlike grace in movement.
Please join me for this November’s Thursday course, “A Grown-up Look at Baby Steps.” We’ll explore simple movements of our feet and legs, refreshing and improving how we propel ourselves forward.
Classes are suitable for almost all fitness levels. Willingness to lie on the floor, and an interest in moving more easily are all you need.
Schedule
Three Thursdays: November 4, 11, and 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Location
Online via Zoom
Tuition
$75 for the three-class series. You must register by November 3.
Participants will be provided access to an audio recording of each lesson, in case they need to miss a session or would like to refresh their experience of the lesson. 