Hips, Back and Balance with Karen • Sunday May 24th, 2026

Karen Andersen
Instructor:
Karen Andersen
Class Type:
Hips, Back and Balance
Length:
60 minutes
Beginner-friendly:
Yes
Pace/Style:
Gentle + Therapeutic
Outcomes:
Postural Support, Ease of Movement, Functional Strength, Mental Focus
Capacities:
Balance and Stability, Core Integration, Mobility and Flexibility, Somatic Awareness
Body regions:
Ankles and Feet, Central Nervous System, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Pelvic Floor, Quads and Hip Flexors

This class blends hip and back mobility with plenty of balance work. Today, we use a resistance band for extra stability and challenge. You’ll move from gentle reclined leg work and core-focused bridge variations into standing balances, supported dancer, tree pose, and active squat, with a calm reminder that wobbling is part of the practice.


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