Core Centric Coaches Sandi Silagi and Michelle Reed chat about functional tension and strength in an integrated body. Tensegrity is the functional tension within the body necessary for integrated muscular strength. It is a Goldilocks Zone. Too little and we are unsupported, too much and we are stiff. When functional tension is just right, we move better and feel better.

An audio guide to Assess, Move, Re-Assess

This simple sequence, when done once every day or two, can increase awareness of your bodies' needs and improve your sense of balance and stability.

as published in The Vashon Loop vol 20, #7 and vashonloop.com

A movement video with Michelle Reed. CORE CENTRIC Exercises: Follow along with 3D movements, starting with the upper body, moving to lower body, putting it all together.

Find your ease and flow with swings for warm up.

JAM ~ Joy in Movement Hand Treatment Video with Michelle
Learn how to improve circulation and increase mobility
For ongoing support, join the Joy and Movement program at the Vashon Senior Center, JAM Fridays at 2:30

JAM ~ Joy in Movement Line Dance Video
Check out Sandi’s Line Dance Video on YouTube and get to stepping!
For ongoing support, join the Joy and Movement program at the Vashon Senior Center, JAM Fridays at 2:30

JAM ~ Movement Activities: Joy in Movement Walking Loops
Downloadable PDFs to walk your way around Vashon Island

Squats: JAM Movement Activity
Standing up in front of your chair, slowly sit down and raise your hands in the air!

JAM ~ Joy in Movement Brain Dance Video
Check out the Brain Dance Video on YouTube and get your brain dancing!
For ongoing support, join the Joy and Movement program at the Vashon Senior Center, JAM Fridays at 2:30

A movement video with Michelle Reed. CORE CENTRIC Exercises: PelviCore Workout Beginner/Intermediate Athlete. Explore the Core response to hip rotation in this 15 Min workout

A movement video with Sandi Silagi.
A 10 minute break from daily life! Awareness work to help you re-establish connective movement patterns. Core Centric Exercise and movement set for middle of work day.

Clinical studies show that stimulating inner-connectedness, neuromuscular and neurocognitive reaction is more effective in reducing chronic pain and/or improving balance. The collagen and elastin are fibers in the fascia, the inner connections. These are the fibers that keep our scaffolding (skin and other soft tissue) strong.

Pelvic Clock Audio. Sandi leads a guided, 18 minute hip mobility exercise using the image of a clock.

Ober Park Circuit downloadable PDF - JAM Movement Activity
Learn about 5 recommended uses of park equipment for building your CORE Foundation.

JAM Joy and Movement Program Overview
Joy and Movement is a guided activity program for all abilities and ages.
Core Centric Coaches will lead the program and help you celebrate your progress. Join any time!

The Chamber of Commerce and Vashon Community planning for Strawberry Festival for 2021. Also, a Vashon link to look up community events.

Sandi is trained and certified in supporting those with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s disease responds efficiently to cardio and rhythmic movements. Rock Steady Fight against Parkinson’s has a monthly newsletter with great new information and inspiring stories.

30 minute Exercise set using a long band and Loop Bands. Instructor Michelle Reed