My Baby's Got Socks

This Galileo class was designed to improve balance and proprioception without overloading the joints.

Using a pair of socks and a couch cushion as props, students are guided through a standing warmup with emphasis on the lower body and spinal mobility through upper body positioning. Closed chain exercises using the minimal weight of a pair of socks are added to facilitate the arm's connection into the core, followed with balancing exercises off the machine.

Finally, dynamic stretching for the hips, and more spinal mobilizations close this intelligent, challenging yet gentle class.