Banyan & Nomad Balance Program
Foundational
Week 1-4
The Banyan & Nomad Balance Program was created to serve the aging population, and offer a companion program for active adults looking to support and enhance their current athletic training.
The links below take a closer look at the components of the balance program and what you can expect in regaining your mobility, strength, flexibility, and ability to complete everyday tasks.
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, manage stress more effectively, or build a stronger core and muscles, the balance program can provide you with the tools and support you need to succeed.
The Balance Program also has two voluntary assessments: at the beginning of the program and at the end of the program. This program is preventative, not skilled; the assessments are to gauge individual progression and as a companion to possible future research.
Click on the drop-down below for in-depth information on the components of The Banyan & Nomad Balance Program
FAQ
Are you struggling with balance and stability in your everyday life?
The Balance Program was created using the author's years of client-facing experience, her occupational therapist background, Pilates and yoga training and three years of balance research, seminars, and workshops.
Are you afraid of falling if you go outside?
The Balance Program is a preventative course that aims to reduce your risk of falling and improve your ability to move through daily activities more easily and with less fear, combining strength, flexibility, and balance training with occupational therapy techniques, Pilates, yoga, and meditation.
Would you like to add an additional layer of an evidence-based program to your current exercise regimen or supplement?
Would you like to improve your current workout routine/ supplement with the additional layer of an evidence driven program?
Join the Balance Program
The introductory Foundational Series (Week 1-4) is an effective training phase to improve your physical and mental well-being.
The value of the course is to support the participants in living a more independent life. For example, managing activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
By following the structured program, you can develop better habits and routines that will support overall health and balance in your life.
Program Break-Down
At the beginning and end of the program you will be prompted to set up a free 30 minute meeting with the founder where you will be given 2 assessments. The purpose of these simple assessments is two fold. To gauge your current abilities and progress. Secondly, for those interested, data will collected for future study on the efficacy of the program and the positive impact of a preventative balance program, The information is kept confidential, names and personal information are not stored. You can opt out of the study at the beginning of the program and still receive the pre/post results.
Beginner weeks 1-4 Foundational Series and Core Series weeks 5-8 rental package price is $325 each, with an option to purchase. Rentals have a two month period of time to complete them. Purchased Series are yours with unlimited time.
The Full Balance Series weeks 1–8 curriculum rental price is $650 with an option to buy. The full series takes three months to complete. Extensions are not available. Why? Consistency is key to garner results.
Each module includes 2 weekly workouts, 45 minutes and 35 minutes respectively. The mat workout is to be performed 3x a week. The chair workout 1x a week. However, there is flexibility in which workouts integrate best into your daily routine.
Every week builds on the previous one. For best results, do the full program, so you don’t lose momentum and save money.
The course is driven by evidence based research. Specifically it was created to support clients improve balance and live with more ease.
Join the balance program today by following the link below.
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