PEDESTRIAN STRETCH: LEISURELY
Walk freely through the room using your everyday walk; pay attention to how you choose your path and navigate objects; switch directions to walk backwards carefully; practice walking sideways to the right and left

Group Variation: In partners, take turns following one another to imitate the other's gait, rhythm and posture; this mimicry can also be practiced demurely with another pedestrian on the sidewalk

SOUTH PARK LOCATION
Promenade blocks with broad sidewalks and tree canopies that have varying sidewalk and crosswalk widths

Suggestion: Hope and Grand Sts from 8th to 11th Sts

Walk slowly paying attention to the sidewalk surface under your feet; notice any changes in texture or height

Group Variation: Stand side by side with a partner on the sidewalk, facing opposite directions and linking arms; one partner walks backwards while the other provides gentle guidance to communicate changes in the sidewalk; walk a block through an intersection and switch