“I am a senior with moderately severe osteoporosis and mild arthritis and have been learning the Mitzvah Technique from Susan for 2 years. I have found the gentle exercises to be most beneficial. They have improved my hip, knee and spinal mobility and contributed to a general feeling of well being. The biggest improvement has been my posture, I am standing straight and tall and am maintaining my height at an age when most people are shrinking.”
-Sylvia F
The Mitzvah Technique gently helps seniors to:
• Correct seniors’ tendency to round/hunch the upper back
• Decrease pain and dependence on medications
• Improve use of body mechanics to help prevent falls
• Improve balance and mobility during sitting, standing and walking
• Improve postural alignment through movement during sitting, standing and walking
• Release tension and stress
• Increase overall coordination
• Improve freedom of movement during a variety of activities
It is widely known that while we aging into the slouching pattern, the head and neck tend to poke forward, chest squeezes inward, upper back rounds, spine compresses and the pelvis tucks forward. The body looses elasticity. Over time, balance, moving, sitting, standing and walking can become very difficult.
It has been proven that mobility increases quality of life and independence. The Mitzvah Exercises and table work are versatile and adaptable to help a wide variety of neuromuscular/skeletal issues. The step-by-step exercises are designed to help relieve various stages of back, neck & joint pain.
Available for Home Visits, Individual Sessions, Classes and Workshops
Home Visits begin with an initial assessment to determine the treatment program
Workshops and Classes – “Physical Solutions For Posture, Tension/Stress & Strain and Mobility”
This dynamic and well paced presentation/demonstration/workshop for seniors explores healthy and practical alternatives to slouching. Pinpoint keys to developing and maintaining healthy posture. Participate and discover new ways to gently release tension/stress, relieve strain and improve mobility as you move about your daily, computer and physical activities.
“It was great having you yesterday during the introductory session. We had great comments and enthusiastic members that would like to take more classes.” – Toronto Public Library
