By Holly Kline
Most people know that it’s important to keep the body fit and the mind sharp and the Ageless Grace wellness program is a fun way for people of all ages to stimulate the brain and increase physical fitness at the same time. Developed to be restorative for seniors and developmental for children, exercises are usually performed sitting in a chair and to music. According to Ageless Grace, “It’s never too early to begin. It’s never too late to start.”
Fishers resident Kathy Woods is a Certified Ageless Grace Educator/Presenter. She will begin teaching Ageless Grace classes on Wednesday, February 4 from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Prairie House located at 13805 Allisonville Road in Fishers. The classes are on-going and the first one is free to those who register by emailing [email protected] and while space remains.
“We do Ageless Grace to use it,” said Woods, “and I personally think that people start thinking again. Doing Ageless Grace just puts a spark in your life and it spills over into your life and you want to do more things.”
Ageless Grace uses their developed “Tools” to activate brain functions like memory/recall, creativity and more plus 21 physical skills to help create long-lasting physical function. Participants usually take one class per week which may go over eight or nine Tools and are then encouraged to practice three Tools each day on their own.
One of the Tools is the Spelling “B” (for body). This Tool consists of spelling your name or different words using hands or toes and writing in the air. Another Tool is Front Row Orchestra and you imagine playing something like the drums or trombone and switch from one instrument to another. Woods said that kids really enjoy performing these tools and others with their grandparents.
“Classes are for anyone,” Woods stated. “I keep them somewhat small because I like to learn everyone’s name and what they need. Everyone should bring water and no shoes are worn during Ageless Grace,” she explained.
Woods went on to say that she wants to encourage people to come to class and have fun with it. “We want everyone to become more confident so they want to learn and participate.”
