Dates: May 17, 24,& 31; June 7,14,& 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Cost: 1,700 THB for the six-week course
Description
Stretch for Balance is designed to improve balance, mobility, and posture through gentle stretching and strengthening exercises. The course includes six sessions, held once per week for six weeks, and is led by Khun Thanase Chatchawanchaisup, a licensed physical therapist specializing in fitness and balance for seniors. Khun Tanase first offered Stretch for Balance at the Lifelong Learning Center in 2024, to excellent reviews.
Balance is a crucial aspect of your fitness that combines flexibility, strength, core stability, and agility. But your balance can diminish with age, affecting mobility and increasing your risk of falls. Stretching not only improves balance but also reduces the risk of injury caused by improper use of muscles. It promotes muscle relaxation that rejuvenates the body and energizes the mind.
This unique course for seniors teaches specific exercises to improve static balance, for standing or sitting still, and dynamic balance, for moving about. The exercises are simple, safe, and effective for improving overall well-being. Participants can learn and practice the exercises sitting or standing, whichever is more appropriate to their individual needs.
Anyone who wishes to improve their mobility and balance is encouraged to join this group class of 10-20 participants.
Instructor: Thanase Chatchawanchaisup
Thanase Chatchawanchaisup is an experienced fitness and balance instructor for seniors. He helps seniors stay active and prevent falls with simple stretching and strengthening routines. This is the second course he has offered for LLL Payap.
Education: Department of Physical Therapy
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
Chiang Mai University, Thailand (2006-2009)
Professional Experience:
– Licensed Physical Therapist (2009-2025)
– Physiotherapist at Sansai Hospital, Community-Based Rehab (2009-2023)
– Physiotherapist at Sansai Hospital, Neurological Department (2023-2025)
– Committee of Chiang Mai Physical Therapists Club (2010-2025)
– Committee of Caring for Osteoarthritis Knee and Falling Risk in Elderly, Chiang Mai Physical Therapists Club (2015-2023)
– Committee of Caring for the Elderly, Chiang Mai Province, Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office (2015-2023)
COST: 1,700 THB for all six weeks course
