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Motivation to Move - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Β£21

Motivation to Move - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Motivation to Move - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Β£21

8 sections | 26 sessions

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Welcome β€” and well done for being here. This is the start of something really special.

Our next cohort starts on August 3rd!!

I am going to take you on a gentle whole body journey β€” from your head all the way down to your toes. Every single day you will receive a new session designed to help you move your body gently, feel good about yourself and prove that exercise really is for every one of us.

What happens every day

Each session has three parts. First I will teach you the moves β€” slowly, clearly and safely so you always feel confident before we begin. Then we move together to some fun upbeat music so you can just enjoy it. And finally a gentle cool down to stretch everything out and send you away feeling settled and proud.

Your 7 day journey

πŸ“ Day 1 β€” Head and Neck
πŸ“ Day 2 β€” Shoulders and Back
πŸ“ Day 3 β€” Arms and Wrists - Options with equipment
πŸ“ Day 4 β€” Core and Spine - Options with equipment
πŸ“ Day 5 β€” Knees and Hips - Options with equipment
πŸ“ Day 6 β€” Feet and Ankles
πŸ“ Day 7 β€” Whole Body Celebration

This challenge is for you if

You are living with a health condition, limited mobility or at the start of your movement journey. You have not exercised in a long time and are not sure where to start. You want to move your body gently and build a daily habit that actually feels good. Or you simply want to feel more confident, more energised and more independent in your body.

What you need

Just a chair and ten to fifteen minutes a day. No standing up. No equipment. No pressure. Just you, your chair and a little bit of time that belongs entirely to you.

About Sophie

I am Sophie β€” a Health and Movement Specialist and accredited member of the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. I am the founder of Active Rainbow and have built a community of over 490,000 people on Facebook and 180,000 on Tik Tik, by doing one thing every single day β€” moving my body gently from a chair. I also live with essential tremor and a back condition, which means I understand from the inside what it feels like to have a body that does not always cooperate. This challenge was designed with that understanding at its heart.

A note before you begin

Please read the important safety information on Day 1 'Before we begin' If you have any concerns about whether this challenge is suitable for you please speak to your GP before taking part.

One last thing

Please introduce yourself in the community β€” tell me your name, where you are from and one thing you are hoping to feel by Day 7. I read and reply to every single message and I cannot wait to get to know you.

If you have any questions at all, please just ask :)

See you on Day 1.

Sophie x
Health and Movement Specialist Β· IPHM Accredited
Active Rainbow Β· Motivation to Moveβ„’

Full program

Before we begin

Before we begin

Before we begin

1 minute

Seated safety (August edition)

Seated safety (August edition)

2 minutes

Day 1

Happy Head and Neck Day

We are starting right at the top today. Day one is all about your head and neck β€” one of the places we carry the most tension without even realising it. I will teach you some gentle seated movements designed to release that tension, improve your range of movement and help you feel immediately more comfortable in your body. Then we move together to some fun music before a calming cool down stretch to finish. 10-15minutes. From your chair. Day one β€” let's go.

Happy Head Day - Head and Neck Warm Up (August edition)

Happy Head Day - Head and Neck Warm Up (August edition)

6 minutes

Happy Head Day- 
Move to music (August edition)

Happy Head Day- Move to music (August edition)

2 minutes

Happy Head Day - 
Cool down and Stretch (August edition)

Happy Head Day - Cool down and Stretch (August edition)

6 minutes

Shoulders and Back

Welcome to Day 2. Today we are working through your shoulders and upper back β€” another area where so many of us hold stress, stiffness and pain without even noticing. These moves are playful, gentle and surprisingly satisfying. By the end of today's session your shoulders will feel lighter, looser and more mobile than when you started. 10-15 minutes. Your chair. Let's move.

Super Star Shoulders - Warm up (August edition)

Super Star Shoulders - Warm up (August edition)

6 minutes

Super Star Shoulders - Move to music (August edition)

Super Star Shoulders - Move to music (August edition)

4 minutes

Super shoulders - Stretch and cool down (August edition)

Super shoulders - Stretch and cool down (August edition)

3 minutes

Super shoulder - All together (August edition)

Super shoulder - All together (August edition)

13 minutes

Day 3

Arms and wrists

Day 3 is dedicated to your arms and wrists β€” and this session is particularly close to my heart as someone living with essential tremor. These moves are gentle, unhurried and designed to work beautifully for everyone β€” including those with tremor, arthritis or limited hand mobility. We celebrate what our hands and arms can do rather than focus on what they cannot. Take your time. Go at your own pace. This one was made with you in mind.

Wonderful Wrist and Hands (August edition)

Wonderful Wrist and Hands (August edition)

4 minutes

Wonderful wrists and hands - Move to Music (August edition)

Wonderful wrists and hands - Move to Music (August edition)

3 minutes

Wonderful Wrists and Hands - Stretch & Cool down (August edition)

Wonderful Wrists and Hands - Stretch & Cool down (August edition)

4 minutes

Wonderful wrist & hands- All together (August edition)

Wonderful wrist & hands- All together (August edition)

11 minutes

Day 4

Spine & Core

Halfway there! Day 4 brings us to your core and spine β€” and before you worry, this is nothing like a traditional core workout. No crunches. No lying on the floor. Just gentle seated movements that wake up your centre, improve your posture and leave you feeling taller and more grounded. Your spine will thank you for this one. Promise.

Core & Spine - Warm up (August edition)

Core & Spine - Warm up (August edition)

6 minutes

Core & Spine - Move to Music  (August edition)

Core & Spine - Move to Music (August edition)

4 minutes

Core and Spine - Stretch & Cool down (August edition)

Core and Spine - Stretch & Cool down (August edition)

4 minutes

Core & Spine - All together (August edition)

Core & Spine - All together (August edition)

12 minutes

Day 5

Hips and Knees

Day 5 and you are doing brilliantly. Today we move down to your knees and hips β€” the joints that carry so much of our daily movement and often need the most gentle attention. These exercises improve circulation, reduce stiffness and build strength gradually and safely from your seat. By the end of today you will feel the difference in how your legs feel. 10-15 minutes. Keep going β€” you are nearly there.

Warm up- Knees and Happy Hips (August edition)

Warm up- Knees and Happy Hips (August edition)

5 minutes

Move to music - Knees and Happy hips (August edition)

Move to music - Knees and Happy hips (August edition)

3 minutes

Stretch - Knees and happy hips (August edition)

Stretch - Knees and happy hips (August edition)

7 minutes

Knees and Happy Hips -  All together (August edition)

Knees and Happy Hips - All together (August edition)

14 minutes

Day 6

Feet & Ankles

Just one more day after this one. Day 6 brings us all the way down to your feet and ankles β€” the parts of our body we so often forget about until they start causing us problems. Today we wake them up, improve circulation and do some genuinely joyful movements that will surprise you with how good they feel. Feet and ankles matter enormously for balance, stability and independence. This session is for them. You have shown up six days in a row. That is extraordinary.

Warm up- Toes and Ankles  (August edition)

Warm up- Toes and Ankles (August edition)

6 minutes

Toes and ankles - Move to Music (August edition)

Toes and ankles - Move to Music (August edition)

4 minutes

Toes and Ankles - Stretch (August edition)

Toes and Ankles - Stretch (August edition)

6 minutes

Toes and Ankles - All together (August edition)

Toes and Ankles - All together (August edition)

16 minutes

Day 7

Day 7 - August edition

Day 7 - August edition

3 minutes

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