IAA is a safe exercise program for those with low bone density, osteoporosis or posture issues. It is suitable and safe for all age groups and pathologies. Working gently with gravity instead of against it, you learn how to initiate movement from a stable foundation, gently wake up your joints and increase your range of motion, improve balance, strength, breathing and confidence in daily activities. As you begin to understand where your body is in space and how to stand tall, we transition into strength training, balance and weight-bearing exercises for bone health.

Numerous clients have seen improvement in posture, movement, balance, strength, sleep quality, aerobic capacity, pain management (some have become pain free), bone density & more…some have even grown taller after consistently practicing the IAA series of exercises.

IAA was developed by Penny Shure and inspired by her studies of the Meeks Method, classical Pilates, dance, qigong and yoga. It is choreographed to go from the least to most compression on the spine in a gentle, fluid sensible way that enables the practitioner to continue their practice outside of the studio setting. It is ideally to be used as a tool that empowers the student and creates an awareness of safe movement & fracture prevention.

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