There is a reason the social media challenge around sitting down and standing up from the floor without using your hands has caught on: the ability to get up and down from the floor is one of the most protective, trainable skills a person can maintain as they age. In this episode, I will cover the sobering statistics on falls among older adults, why falls so often become life-threatening, the research behind the sitting-rising test, and concrete, non-fear-based ways yoga teachers can weave this vital skill into classes for students of every age.

This is a personal story for me, as my mother and grandmother both suffered from the effects of falling. It initiated my curiosity and started my research on why falling can be so catastrophic and life-altering.

• Why Understanding This Matters
• The Research and the Sitting-Rising Test
• How to Talk About The Skill Without Inducing Fear
• Five Ways to Weave It Into Your Teaching

Free Resource

Sequencing for Students with Injuries

If you want help building classes that develop strength and functional capacity safely, especially for students with injuries or limitations, download the free Sequencing for Students with Injuries guide.

Journal Article:

Sitting-Rising Test Predicts Long-Term Mortality Risk

A 12-year study of over 4,000 adults found that poor performance on a basic sitting and rising test was strongly linked to increased risk of death from natural and cardiovascular causes.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

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