Balance for Life - Free Open Class
Online
December 29, 2022 •
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Monthly Membership or Drop In
Nate Guadagni
Nate Guadagni has been teaching mind-body practices full-time for nearly 20 years. He is the founder of Balance for Life and creator of Bo Yoga®, a system that blends yoga, qigong, and mindful movement using a unique balance bar for support and stability.
Over the years, Nate has taught thousands of students in yoga studios, senior centers, fitness clubs, and online communities. His passion is making mindful movement accessible, safe, and effective for older adults, helping them build strength, balance, and confidence at any age.
In addition to teaching, Nate has trained and certified instructors across the U.S. and internationally, equipping them with the tools to serve their communities with skill and compassion. His approach integrates the wisdom of Qigong, the structure of Senior Fitness, and the adaptability of Bo Yoga, offering a holistic pathway for health and longevity.
When he’s not teaching, Nate enjoys flying his drone, making videos and spending time with his family in Eugene, Oregon.
Description
Balance for Life is designed for those who want to age gracefully and enjoy a high quality of life beyond middle age.
Combining the best of functional fitness, yoga and Qi Gong, the main focus for this class is developing strength and balance.
Required Props:
- Chair to sit on, preferably with a cushion and no arm rests (an extra chair behind you if you are concerned about falls)
- Hand weights: 2 Sets (2 Light and 2 Heavy)
Most people will start off with 3lbs for Light and 5lbs for Heavy.
If you are feeling strong you can do 5lbs and 8lbs.
(This is a total of 4 weights, 2 of each weight.)
What is Light? You can raise both weights easily over your head 10 times with good form.
What is Heavy? You can curl them easily (Straight arm to bent arm, weight moves from hip to shoulder height) 10 times with good form.
Membership includes access to all past class replays on demand.
Please inquire for access links.