Group Exercise & Educational Classes
Sheltering Arms offers several options to join a group exercise or educational class for individuals seeking structured workouts and camaraderie.

Group Exercise Classes

Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!®) Moves

PWR! Moves is designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Our class incorporates access to cutting-edge, Parkinson’s disease-specific, neuroplasticity-principled exercise programs that promise to slow disease progression, improve symptoms, restore function, and increase longevity and quality of life.

Chair Yoga

This chair-based class focuses on developing body awareness while learning basic postures and proper alignment. Learn how to sequence breath and movements and connect to your body!

Are you ready to get moving and improve your mental and physical well-being? Click here to register for a class now! If you need assistance registering for a group exercise class, please contact us at (804) 764-5275.

Wellness Education Classes

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a workshop for adults with at least one chronic health condition such as arthritis or diabetes. It focuses on disease management skills, including decision making, problem-solving, and action planning.

This interactive program aims to increase:

  • Confidence 
  • Physical and psychological well-being 
  • Knowledge of ways to manage chronic conditions 
  • Motivation to manage challenges associated with chronic diseases

Matter of Balance

Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The program includes eight (8) two-hour classes presented to a small group of 8-12 participants led by trained coaches. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by:

  • Learning to view falls as controllable
  • Setting goals for increasing activity levels
  • Making small changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Learning exercises to increase strength and balance

The curriculum includes group discussions, mutual problem solving, role-play activities, exercise training, assertiveness training, and a few homework assignments.

Participants learn about the importance of exercise in preventing falls and practice exercises to improve strength, coordination, and balance. Participants also conduct a home safety evaluation and learn to get up and down safely.

To register for an upcoming class, click here!