Health & Wellness
Explore your passions and connect with others through diverse classes – from music and dance, recreational activities, social groups, and arts classes. There’s something for everyone!
Health & Wellness
Explore your passions and connect with others through diverse classes – from music and dance, recreational activities, social groups, and arts classes. There’s something for everyone!
Our Offerings
Falls Prevention
More than a quarter of Americans over age 65 experience a fall each year.
Improving strength and balance today can help you maintain your independence tomorrow, manage fears, and reduce fall-related injuries.
Classes and evidence-based workshops at Vivalon can help you build and maintain your strength, balance, and confidence to prevent falls.
Weekly on Wednesdays for 8 weeks
September 4 – October 23, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Understand why falls happen and how you can prevent them to reduce fears and increase your activity level through this evidence-based program.
- 8-week series, once per week for 2 hours
- Learn how to set and reach goals and make small changes in your home to prevent falls
- Receive guidance and support from a trained coach
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 x148 to register.
Location: In person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Learn more about A Matter of Balance here.
Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00am
Did you know that recent research proves Tai Chi’s superiority in reducing high blood pressure compared to brisk walking or stair climbing? Experience remarkable benefits with this ancient martial art—improved balance, flexibility, and heart health. This evidence-based program consists of two 1-hour weekly sessions for 8 consecutive weeks. Drop ins are welcome at any time during the 8-week series.
Registration is not required.
Location: In person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Learn more about Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention here.
Weekly on Mondays, 1:30 – 2:30pm
This class focuses on classical ballet movement and exercises for strength, balance, mobility and coordination, emotional well-being and creative expression. This class aims to help older adults develop stronger bodies, greater confidence and independence, and also a sense of both physical and emotional balance. No prior experience is necessary.
Registration is not required.
Location: In person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Vitality@Vivalon
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In this 8-week program, physical therapist Krissy Waller, DPT will guide you through a holistic set of health topics to develop new habits with tools and support to encourage healthy aging. Includes free individual appointments for additional support.
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 x148 to register.
Location: In person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Movement
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm
This class combines yoga with the benefits of weight training. The added weight builds muscle, bone density and core stability. Jane Rivera has received her 500-hour Yoga Certification from Sherri Baptiste. Join Jane for an hour of breath-based movement. Bring attention to posture and improve balance. This class is open to all levels.
Registration is not required.
Location: Remote and In person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Join on Zoom:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83589913026?pwd=OVlmM3RNM1FDQkhuc2ttNjNsTER6Zz09
- Meeting ID: 835 8991 3026
- Passcode: 938621
Weekly on Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Yes, you can still get a workout while sitting down! Join Elizabeth for gentle chair exercises to improve your strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Also includes some optional standing exercises.
Registration is not required.
Join on Zoom:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85423057347?pwd=Q3dRNlF0SUd0Q2VCb0xrbGdrREVRdz09
- Meeting ID: 854 2305 7347
- Passcode: fun
Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:00 – 10:00am
Get out your Yoga mat and join class every Wednesday morning at 9:00am from the comfort of your home via Zoom. This class is offered to all levels, even if it is your first class. We all modify to accommodate what is going on in our bodies. Our students range in age from 60 to 90+. We often use light handheld weights in class to give a boost of resistance to our training. This is your choice. My priorities in class are building core strength, balance work, stretching, and inner reflection.
Registration is not required.
Location: Remote Only
Join on Zoom:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81663807866?pwd=OUpLSzNRQVRsY2JhZWppYzJqN1Zrdz09
- Meeting ID: 816 6380 7866
- Passcode: 889316
Weekly Fridays, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Improve balance, strengthen your core, center your mind, and stretch to relax those sore muscles.
Registration is not required.
Location: Remote only
Join on Zoom:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86237297698?pwd=RzFlWFN4UmNQWFp3UmZ6YjVkQ3MzUT09
- Meeting ID: 862 3729 7698
- Passcode: 859875
Weekly Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 – 10:45am
Join this fun fitness class designed for older adults with lively music! Come ready to sweat and leave feeling stronger. The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.
Registration is not required.
Location: Remote and in person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Join on Zoom:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81957774507?pwd=OGdnZzBUSTUyMHo0dXlWNFZoUUZlQT09
- ID: 819 5777 4507
- Password: 593802
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