Rach (they/them) has now taught 16 workshops over the past 16 months and it is time to put it all together into a comprehensive home workout program! Rach has covered topics including:

• Mindful movement and breath work

• How to safely and effectively stretch

• The visual and vestibular system’s effects on movement 

• Bed/floor based movement to help you sit and stand taller

• How to take care of and strengthen your shoulders

• How to access your core and the connection between a strong neck and a strong core

• How to use theratubes for an entire exercise routine

• How your hands and feet affect your movement and proprioception

• Self-release techniques

• The role of myofascial meridians and how to work with them during movement

• The importance of spinal rotation 

So now what?!

We will put it all together into a comprehensive exercise program with an intentional order and flow! Rach will be teaching one full class for Quadriplegics and one full class for Paraplegics (10/26 and 10/27 respectively). They will teach the importance of order during an exercise routine and what movements you definitely want to include if you are short on time. Rach will provide multiple variations, progressions, and modifications for each exercise as needed.

Class Prep: This class will start with a short lecture followed by a full movement session. The class for Quadriplegics on 10/26 will be taught from a seated position in a wheelchair and the class for Paraplegics on 10/27 will be taught primarily from the floor. Come prepared with 2 pencils, therabands or theratubes, a half foam roller (or rolled up towel), a thick rolled up pair of socks (or small squishy ball), and a larger inflatable ball that is about 7-12” (optional).