Issue 5: How to Customize any Exercise
August 2021
Welcome to the fifth issue of the Aha Atlas Newsletter! This month, we break down how to customize any exercise to find the perfect level of challenge for your client or class. Try it out in Talese’s mini-class, full of options to regress or progress each exercise. Then stretch it out with Kai-Ting and feel how effective gentle stretching can be.
Learn
Let’s explore a teaching concept.
When you’re teaching (and juggling many things), trying to remember every contraindication or modification is enough to cause heart palpitations! Talese simplifies how to customize any exercise so you can stay calm and carry on with your session or class.
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Move
Move with us in this mini-class (10-20 minutes).
Talese serves up options in this mini class so you can find the perfect level of challenge for yourself. Bonus: She’ll call out the 3 components of customization in action, for those of you who learn by doing.
No props needed, just roll out your mat!
Grow
Boost your confidence and resilience with us.
Do you feel like you stretch but still feel stiff and tight? This one’s for you. Join Kai-Ting for a gentle stretch series that will support you where you are.
Props: Bath or beach towel
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See you next month for our next issue!
xo Talese & Kai-Ting
