Some people remain vital into ripe old age while others become old before their time - so what’s the difference? Genetic and health factors aside, the main difference is keeping active. Recent research shows that taking up physical activities in mature age not only helps prevent physical deterioration, but also wards off mental decline.

“I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.”

Bob Dylan, ‘My Back Pages’

As we age, the movement habits of a lifetime catch up with us in aches, pains, and stiffness. Discouraged, we tend to cut back on doing the things we love to do. It’s a vicious circle - the less you do, the less you can do!

The acture lab’s balance group classes are selected Awareness Through Movement® classes which help you break the vicious circle:

1. •    reduce habitual muscle tensions
   

2. •    regain range of movement and agility
   

3. •    improve balance and co-ordination

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Our balance group classes are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. 

What if you already have a dodgy knee or balance problems? Individual lessons at the acture lab can help you learn new ways to move that won’t exacerbate injury and will improve your balance.