What I understand now.
The fitness industry treats aging as a shortage of effort: not enough reps, not enough resistance, not enough discipline. So it tells a tired body to try harder.
But losing mobility after fifty is as much a nervous system problem as a muscle problem. When we stop moving the way we’re built to, the brain stops hearing from the body, and it starts shutting things down. The lights go out. I know, because it happened to me.
With new, attentive, sensory-rich movement, we can:
Wake up the parts that have gone quiet
Sharpen balance and reactions
Restore mobility and control at every joint
Reclaim natural strength and easy, graceful movement
The part I didn’t expect: when the body wakes up, the rest of you does too. People get steadier on their feet and steadier inside. Calmer. More present. More like themselves. I’ve seen it in my students, and I’ve felt it in myself.
That’s what Age Training is really about. We start with the body, because that’s who we are. Then we turn the lights back on. And you finally come home to yourself.
What makes this different
Something new every class. When a movement is unfamiliar, your brain has to pay attention and figure it out. That’s what keeps it sharp.
Movements that wake up the senses. We use balance, eyes, feet, rhythm, and quick reactions, so your brain gets more information from your body.
Natural movement, not just poses. Squatting, reaching, twisting, crawling, getting up off the floor: the way the body was built to move. Poses hold still. Life doesn’t.
How I teach
My guiding principle is wu wei: not forcing. We don’t push through pain. We move with attention to help reinvigorate the body’s original intelligence.
Slow and precise when we’re relearning a movement. Small, careful movements give the brain clear information, so it can relearn how to fire your muscles in the right order. That’s how you get stronger with less effort.
Quick when we’re training reactions, so your body is ready when you trip.
Smooth and fluid. Graceful movement is efficient movement.
Finish calm. Every class ends with breath and rest, so the nervous system can settle and the work can sink in.
Consistency does the rest. That’s why we practice three times a week.
Common questions
I’m stiff and out of shape. Is this for me?
Yes. Stiff and out of shape is exactly where most people start. We begin where you are.
Do I need to get down on the floor?
Yes. Getting down and back up is one of the most valuable things we practice. You can modify or scale anything, and I’ll always give you options.
What do I need?
A mat if you have one, clothes you can move in, and a beginner’s mind. Camera on or off, your call. Nobody’s comparing.
What if I miss a class?
Every class is recorded, and the replay is ready the same day. I’ll send you a private link when you join.
What’s in the bonus library?
12 hour-long yoga classes from my archive, plus a guided meditation. They’re great for off days or a slower practice. You have access to the library and the class recordings while you’re a member.
When can I start?
Anytime.
Is there a commitment?
No. There’s no auto-renewal. Each month, you decide whether to keep going.
I have an injury or health condition. Can I still join?
Check with your doctor first, then email me. I’m happy to talk through whether this is a good fit.
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When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am Pacific
Length: 60 minutes
Start: Anytime
Cost: $99 a month, including class recordings, 12 bonus yoga classes, and a guided meditation
No auto-renewal. Each month, you decide whether to continue.
How to join: Pay with the button below, or Venmo @richardrahn.
Questions I didn't answer? Email me at richard@agecraft.net. I read every message myself.