Posts with reflections and reports on our work to build and strengthen the balance and movement capacity of individuals in our community
The Story of Movement You Movement You is a balance and movement course specialized for individuals with movement disorders. In many ways, it began in 2002 when I witness a Tai Chi master perform a full form flawlessly, despite his …
The Effects of Martial Arts on Movement Disorders The goal of Movement You is to make the insights and benefits of Aikido practice accessible to treatment providers and patients alike. Tai Chi, as a martial art taught through slow and …
What moves Movement You? What does martial arts training have to offer those impacted by movement disorders? The focus of Movement You is on improving the lives of those living with movement disorders by empowering their bodies to better meet …
Aikido Inspired Movement Classes Many exercise routines have been developed to assist the movement disorder population including traditional physical therapy, dancing, and even boxing! The martial art which has received the most research attention is Tai Chi. In working to …
What has been noted in medical literature is the importance of physical activity and movement. In their article, Grazina and Massano note that “It was observed in a cohort of males that those who engaged in regular vigorous physical activity …
How does Aikido Work? All Aikido techniques and movements are based on the idea of harmony. Aikido emphasizes blending with an attacker by moving in such a way as to neutralize the force of the attack itself and thus neutralize …