MEET THE PRO TEAM

Meet April Jones:  Yoga Central / Support Group Facilitator

It’s the people behind the scenes at PRO that makes us the special resource organization that we are. Each month we take our readers behind the scenes and introduce one person from the PRO team.

1. Describe your role with PRO.

“I teach a twice-monthly chair yoga Support Group class via Zoom. Each class is different. They all offer some mobility, strengthening, stretching, balance, and breathwork, with a focus on core strength. A portion of the class can be done standing using the chair for support, but modifications are always offered for those who prefer to stay seated.” 

2. What inspired you to come work with PRO?

“I worked with a married couple for many years. The wife had Parkinson’s, and the two of them sought me out early into her diagnosis. I worked with them both privately over the years, so I witnessed the progression of Parkinson's until her death. I saw firsthand how much our modified yoga practice brought her joy, and near the end of her life – when she was very limited in her mobility and had lost her speech – her husband expressed to me many times that our sessions were the highlight of their week. It’s powerful to be able to give someone that gift and see how the practice of yoga can improve the quality of our lives.”

3. What is a fun fact about you?

“I was a professional dancer and choreographer.”