What We Do
Here at Box and Balance we use boxing and yoga to help people with physical, intellectual and developmental impairments improve their quality of life through improved motor skills, balance and spatial awareness.
Why Yoga
Yoga requires the ability for stabilisation of the trunk and neck to enable coordination of other limbs. Clients develop the knowledge and selection of multiple yoga poses; learn to plan limb placement and core stabilisation strategies to achieve poses; and achieve improved sequencing, strength and stability of planned movements
Why Boxing?
Boxing takes the sequencing, strength and stability developed in yoga and adds the additional challenges of speed, timing, coordination and crossing the midline of the body. Clients develop the knowledge and selection of multiple punching techniques and targets; learn to plan balanced footwork, trunk rotation and arm extension strategies; and achieve improved timing, balance, strength and confidence of planned movements.
Benefits
Motor skills, balance and spatial awareness are fundamental aspects of every physical interaction we have with the world. Through practicing our unique blend of boxing and yoga, clients can achieve greater physical confidence, reduced risk of falls, and improved independence with activities of daily living.
