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Gentle Strength

Bones, Muscles and Balance

Mon & Wed 7:10-7:45 am Eastern
Bonus Friday class Dec.-March

Taught by Terry Tresco and Tammy Kaleel

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Support bone health and everyday strength with gentle, evidence-informed yoga practices designed for midlife and beyond.

No prior yoga or strength-training required. Come as you are!

  • Begin from where you are; improvement is possible at any age and any stage.
  • Experience movements that build muscle mass and stimulate an increase in bone density from supported standing positions or seated in a chair.
  • No weights or bands are required for these classes; accessories sometimes used are things you can find in your home.

Move Well for Life – 5-Month Series

Join anytime!
Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:10–7:45am Eastern

What if exercise wasn’t simply about getting stronger—but about making everyday life easier?

Our five-month Move Well for Life series explores the physical skills that help us stay active, independent, and engaged in the activities we love. Each month focuses on a different foundation of healthy movement: balance, mobility, strength, neuromuscular function, and integration.

The movement portions of this series were thoughtfully recorded in 2024, and Terry, Tammy or Joyce will be live before, during, and after every class to offer guidance, connection, and time for questions.

Every practice includes options allowing you to safely practice at your own level.

Whether you’re returning to exercise, looking to improve your balance and confidence, or simply wanting to move with greater ease, Gentle Strength is designed to meet you where you are. You can join the series at any time—we’d love to have you discover what it means to Move Well for Life.

Move Well for Life –Themes

August – Balance

We’ll explore stability, confidence, and practical balance skills for everyday life.  

September – Mobility

Greater ease and freedom of movement  See details below.

October – Strength

Building resilience for everday activities.

November – Neuromuscular Function

Improving coordination, reaction time, and body awareness.

December – Integration

Bringing everything together for lifelong movement.

Move Well for Life – September

Focus: Mobility

Mobility is much more than flexibility. It’s the ability to move with ease, freedom, and confidence as you walk, reach, bend, turn, and navigate the activities that fill your day.

Research continues to show that one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging and longevity is our ability to move well. Throughout September, we’ll build the mobility needed to stay active, independent, and ready for the activities that bring us purpose and joy.

Props for September

Please have the following available for class

  • Non-rolling, armless chair
  • Two yoga blocks
  • Hand weights (optional)
  • Yoga mat
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Your Gentle Strength Teachers

Terry Tresco

Terry, is a fountain of knowledge and experience, and her explanation and cues are excellent. I look forward to continuing with Gentle Strength classes.

Tammy Kaleel

Tammy and Terry are both gifted teachers and I feel so fortunate to have the benefit of all their years of learning, teaching and guiding.