OSHER 348 - Restorative Exercise

Are you suffering from foot pain, back pain, knee pain, headaches, neck pain,or hip pain? Do you have osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis, or cardiovascular disease? Do you want to improve your balance, circulation, and muscle function? Many of our ailments and disease processes are a result of poor motor skills and body awareness. Students of restorative exercise will be able to observe and correct the ways in which they have been standing and moving that have led to physical degeneration. Through simple movements, stretching, and body reeducation, students will discover how their bodies can regenerate cells, improve blood flow, loosen joints, and restore muscle function. Bring a yoga exercise mat. A half-dome is needed for the class and is available from the instructor. Approximate cost for the half-dome is $5 plus shipping.