Customized, Small-Group Exercise-Yoga Classes for the Neuro Population

The next series of classes will run from June 18th to July 23rd.

The yoga-style classes are led by a physiotherapist and customized for people living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions and injuries. The courses provide personalized instruction and exercise adaptation in a fun, social, small-group setting.  For more on the June-July course sign-ups, see Neuro-Ability Exercise Classes and contact classes@neuro-ability.ca.

Note that for those who have not taken the classes before there is a mandatory individual assessment. The goal is to ensure the participant is placed in the appropriate class. This 1-hour session can be booked for June 4th, June 6th, June 11th, or June 13th from 5-7pm.

You may also be interested in taking a look at an earlier post about a Neuro-Ability clinician’s (Anne Harris) invited article in the PABC Directions journal on those living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions using Yoga and Pilates.

Customized, Small-Group Exercise-Yoga Classes for the Neuro Population

The next series of classes will run from March 19th to April 30th

The yoga-style classes are led by a physiotherapist and customized for people living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions and injuries. The courses provide personalized instruction and exercise adaptation in a fun, social, small-group setting.  For more on the March-April course sign-ups, see Neuro-Ability Exercise Classes and contact classes@neuro-ability.ca.

Note that for those who haven’t taken the classes before there is a mandatory individual assessment. The goal is to ensure the participant is placed in the appropriate class. This 1-hour session can be booked for March 12 or March 14 from 5-7pm.

You may also be interested in taking a look at an earlier post about a Neuro-Ability clinician’s (Anne Harris) invited article in the PABC Directions journal on those living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions using Yoga and Pilates.

Community Programs: Recreation programs

The Vancouver Parks Board runs a wide range of adapted and special-needs recreation programs. Check out their website: Adapted Recreation Programs. Check it out and stay active!

Some of the sports, classes, and events included are:

• Swimming
• Wheelchair basketball
• Wheelchair rugby (a para-olympic sport that was invented right here in Vancouver!)
• Sledge hockey
• Boccia
• Curling
• Volleyball
• Various exercise classes
• they even run social outings…

Customized, Small-Group Exercise-Yoga Classes for the Neuro Population

The next series of classes will run from October 9/11 to November 27/29.

The yoga-style classes are led by a physiotherapist and customized for people living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions and injuries. The courses provide personalized instruction and exercise adaptation in a fun, social, small-group setting.  For more on the October-November 2012 course sign-ups, see Neuro-Ability Exercise Classes and contact classes@neuro-ability.ca.

Note that for those who haven’t taken the classes before there is a mandatory individual assessment. The goal is to ensure the participant is placed in the appropriate class. This 1-hour session can be booked for Sept 25/27 or October 2/4 from 5-7pm.

You may also be interested in taking a look at an earlier post about a Neuro-Ability clinician’s (Anne Harris) invited article in the PABC Directions journal on those living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions using Yoga and Pilates.

1 last space available for the current Exercise-Yoga Classes

1 SPOT STILL AVAILABLE!

We doubled the number of spots and all but one has filled. The classes have started, but if you are interested, you could still join in.

Please contact  classes@neuro-ability.ca if you are interested in signing up!

Stay tuned for when we post information about the next courses here and on our blog and Facebook page as well.

The yoga-style classes are led by a physiotherapist and customized for people living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions and injuries. The courses provide personalized instruction and exercise adaptation in a fun, social, small-group setting.  For more on the courses, see Neuro-Ability Exercise Classes.

You may also be interested in taking a look at an earlier post about a Neuro-Ability clinician’s (Anne Harris) invited article in the PABC Directions journal on those living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions using Yoga and Pilates.

Fraser Street Stories

This has nothing to do with rehab and Neuro-Ability, but we thought this project by the Fraser Street community was pretty interesting. If you are in the neighbourhood of our clinic, perhaps take the time to check out some of these new ‘Street Stories’ of the history of the region.

Check out http://www.fraserstreetstories.com/ and http://www.mountain-view.ca/

More spots available for the next Exercise-Yoga Classes for the Neuro Population

MORE SPOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Because of the demand, we’ve added an additional instructor for the next series of classes (May 15/17 to June 26/28) is now full.

Please contact  classes@neuro-ability.ca if you are interested in signing up!

Stay tuned for when we post information about the next courses here and on our blog and Facebook page as well.

The yoga-style classes are led by a physiotherapist and customized for people living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions and injuries. The courses provide personalized instruction and exercise adaptation in a fun, social, small-group setting.  For more on the courses, see Neuro-Ability Exercise Classes.

You may also be interested in taking a look at an earlier post about a Neuro-Ability clinician’s (Anne Harris) invited article in the PABC Directions journal on those living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions using Yoga and Pilates.

Customized, Small-Group Exercise-Yoga Classes for the Neuro Population

The next series of classes will run from May 15/17 to June 26/28.

The yoga-style classes are led by a physiotherapist and customized for people living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions and injuries. The courses provide personalized instruction and exercise adaptation in a fun, social, small-group setting.  For more on the May-June 2012 course sign-ups, see Neuro-Ability Exercise Classes.

You may also be interested in taking a look at an earlier post about a Neuro-Ability clinician’s (Anne Harris) invited article in the PABC Directions journal on those living with and rehabbing from neurological conditions using Yoga and Pilates.

One year anniversary!

Libby, Michelle, and Cathy (with the physioball standing in for Cynthia)

We moved to the 17th Avenue clinic one year ago!

Move day!

“When I Walk” – MS Movie Fundraising

Check out Jason DaSilva’s film project “When I Walk”, a movie raising MS and other disability awareness and advocacy.

Jason says:  “When I Walk is a feature-length, point-of-view narrative film documenting my rapid loss of mobility [because of Multiple Sclerosis] over a five-year period, my emotional journey, and my pursuit of a new identity.

When I Walk, the film, provides an emotional narrative of the experience of becoming disabled, and reframes the disability identity. “Nothing about us without us”, we begin authoring and weaving stories told from our perspective. When I Walk provides fodder for discussion, inspiration, and new identity to those affected by multiple sclerosis and those with disabilities. It speaks to universal experiences of aging, loss, and identity. Most importantly, my hope is that When I Walk will create a new framework for seeing disability and disease as different states of being – rather than impoverished and lesser states of being.”

Jason has made numerous films in the past, some of which have been broadcast on HBO and PBS. Olivia’s Puzzle received an Oscar nomination.  He’s well along in putting this film together and is using social media to help raise funds to complete the project. Check out his website for more information on the film and his fundraising: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/587735327/help-me-get-when-i-walk-to-the-finish-line