Train your balance today
to prevent falls tomorrow
Challenge your balance
(for just a short moment every day)
so it improves rather than declines as you age
Imagine walking around, upright and confident
(rather than wobbly and insecure),
and doing the things you love doing
for years to come?
It is possible, and it doesn’t require
great effort or a lot of time.
Does any of this ring a bell?
You feel less stable than you were 15 years ago.
You find yourself unsure of your footing.
Fear of falling is real and present.
The possibility of becoming less independent is not so unthinkable…
You’ve let go of things you loved doing because they don’t feel safe anymore.
The fear is real and valid.
People we know, friends or family members get old, become more fragile, move less and are visibly less stable. You may know someone who fell and broke a hip, and you could be the next one…
Is this simply the way things are?
We should just resign ourselves to the facts of life...
Slow down...
Do less, sit more…
and pray that we don’t become decrepit and dependent?
Should we accept decline as inevitable?
Here’s the good news:
Aging doesn’t cause loss of balance.
Lack of use does.
People who challenge and train their balance skill can not only sustain it as they age, they can actually improve over time.
And you can be one of them!
This is where these 12 balance snippets come in
With “Your Daily Balance Snippet” you’ll be challenging your balance and improving your stability and confidence every day.
You’ll have a set of training ideas that grow with you: 12 different balance exercises to play with and keep using regularly.
Your stability, confidence and ability to keep doing the things you love doing will grow and improve as you age rather than deteriorate every year.
As your skill level advances, you’ll be able to raise the bar over time. You adapt the exercises to your current level and increase the level of challenge as you improve.
Watch the good news 👉
Dedicate a short moment to train your balance.
Do it repeatedly (even for just a few seconds).
You WILL improve!
"What a wonderful way of mastering your day with balance, elegance and gratefulness."
Bryan Emond
"I was surprisingly more stable at the end..."
Walli Chefitz
"I’ve noticed increased stability in awkward moments (slight twist of the ankle, walking on snow and ice) — these daily movements do accumulate!"
Grace Asquith
Our brain takes care of the complex task of keeping us upright.
And it loves challenges. Make it work, and it WILL learn and improve.
"It's a use-it-or-lose-it brain".
Dr. Norman Doidge
Use it so you don’t lose it!
You don’t need hours of hard training.
You need consistency.
Remember to come back to it often; dedicate a short moment to play with balance and instability; vary, play, improvise, with the collection of exercises you have at your disposal, and you’ll get better and better.
The sky is the limit!
✔️ Feel secure and stable on varying surfaces (not just on a flat pavement)
✔️ Respond adequately and quickly to unexpected hurdles (bumps, pebbles, uneven ground, tripping), or playing your favorite sport (e.g. tennis, basketball, skiing…)
✔️ Accelerate or decelerate without losing quality of movement
What's in the course?
👉 12 different, varied and entertaining balance exercises.
👉 3 levels in each exercise: easy, intermediate and advanced (start where you are now and raise the bar over time).
👉 Choose your level of difficulty and start playing.
👉 SHORT AND EASY: Each exercise is presented in a short video (60 to 90 seconds).
👉 Clear and simple video demonstration so that you know exactly how to do it.
👉 You're encouraged to vary and improvise so that the training stays fresh and fun and doesn’t become just another boring chore.
👉 You can practice, even for a few seconds, whenever you have a free moment.
👉 No preparation, no implements, no special clothing. Just do it!
After a few times, you won’t need the video every time. You’ll remember the exercise and will be able to repeat it a few times during the day. The whole idea is to give you a library of little challenges you can do anytime, anywhere. In the kitchen, when you’re waiting for the kettle to boil; in the bathroom, while brushing your teeth; while waiting in line; or anytime when you get up from your chair.
All it takes is a short moment. One minute at a time is plenty. No equipment, no preparation. Come back to it a few times a day, and you’ll be upgrading your balance and stability continuously.
In each exercise, you’ll be guided through various options: easy, medium and hard. But rather than three different ways to do it, consider it a continuum. You’ll pick the level that is somewhat challenging but not risky and start there. Each of the exercises will grow with you over time, and you’ll keep challenging yourself again and again.
Each of the exercises works on some aspect of balance, stability, flexibility and mobility. A wide variety of approaches that will upgrade your confidence and safety in any activity you want to sustain or incorporate in your life: walking, jogging, gardening, playing tennis, playing with your grandchildren.
Even if you’re more daring, and your favorite activities are skiing, surfing on walking on a tightrope, this course will help you to keep improving and stay safe and stable on your feet for many years to come.
Within 12 days, you’ll have the whole course at your disposal.
You’ll be able to do it anytime, anywhere, even for just a few seconds.
After a week or two, you’ll already feel the difference. You’ll feel stronger, safer and more confident on your feet.
The exercises are fun and playful. It’s not a boring fitness training. You’ll engage your mind, update your brain maps of movement and your mobility in general.
You’ll find yourself on an upward journey of growth and improvement, rather than declining and losing abilities and mobility as you age.
And most of all, you’ll have the confidence and the physical ability to do what you love doing for years to come.
The course is very accessible and easy to navigate. No complex tech, no need to search or go through various confusing pages. It’s all there in front of you, just a click away.
Start practicing immediately, and never stop…
What can you expect?
Walking on a tightrope?
Riding a unicycle?
Water skiing?
No. We won’t train these things in this mini-course. But whatever balance challenge you’ll want to get yourself into, this course will contribute to your success.
If you follow along, by the end of this course you’ll have built an easy, enjoyable, ongoing balance training.
Challenge and improve your stability every day.
Respond rapidly and adequately to life’s challenges: tripping, bumps on the pavement etc.
Feel safe to move around, climb stairs, walk in nature, and generally do what you love doing.
Age gracefully and powerfully rather than deteriorate over time.
Reconnect with the joy and pleasure of movement.
Gain body-awareness.
While you’re at it, you also practice being mindful and focused.
Frequently Asked Questions
#1 I have serious balance issues. Is this course for me?
You should be able to stand on your feet and walk independently to make use of this course. Other than that, you pace your level of challenge from very light to quite challenging. You’ll find that you can increase difficulty with time. Take into account that this course is not a medical treatment to any specific symptoms.
#2 I have knee/hip/foot pain and won’t be able to stand on one foot.
If you can walk, you do stand on one foot with every step. You can use that as your baseline and start from there. Anything you do in the course should feel safe, and a little bit challenging, and you’ll be able to gauge the level of challenge.
#3 I fell in the past, and I’m anxious and tense when I’m standing or walking.
You will feel safer and less tense if you improve your balance, and you can improve it, whatever you current level is. The course is made for you to work at your current skill level.
#4 I’ve tried different trainings before, but I get bored or distracted and stop doing them
Your consistency is, indeed, called for. This course is entertaining, so you’re not likely to get bored, and it is technically very easy to access and navigate. But you’ll still have to show up. I can’t do the exercises for you…
There are some habit-building aids you could use:
· Set an alarm to different times of day to remind you to exercise.
· Define a physical space and a time of day for these exercises.
· Stack this practice with a habit you already have, such as breakfast. For example, you could declare that breakfast is your prize for doing the exercise.
#5 Will I be able to come back to the exercises?
Once you purchase the course, it is yours to keep. You’ll be able to access it anytime.
Michael Landau
Michael is the creator of Persistent Growth™, a membership that offers ongoing daily sessions of mindful movement.
"In my work with hundreds of people, mostly over 60, I’ve found balance issues and the fear of falling to be a major recurrent preoccupation for most people. My clients who follow a short and easy daily practice of exploration and awareness in movement improve their stability, mobility and security over time."
Michael has been a certified Feldenkrais® practitioner for over 30 years. His focus is on graceful aging while retaining and regaining mobility, with a special emphasis on balance and stability. His teachings emphasize mindful movement, focus and attention to details.
