CHAIR YOGA A Fun, Gentle Approach to Balance and Fitness You heard that Yoga is a great way to improve your balance – but when you went online to find resources, you discovered pages and pages of bendy athletes twisted into impossible positions. How could you possibly dream of getting started? If this scenario rings true to you, don’t fear: Yoga is far more forgiving than social media would have you believe! In fact, there’s even a form of Yoga especially designed for people who struggle with balance and mobility: chair Yoga. Chair Yoga moves through standard Yoga postures like cat/cow or warrior pose – but modified so that you can use a chair to retain your balance. It’s a great choice for older adults or anyone who wants to improve their balance in a safe, relaxing way.
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Cat/Cow Start sitting in a sturdy chair with your feet firmly planted on the floor, hip-width apart. With your hands on your knees,
breathe deeply in and arch your back, looking up to the ceiling. As you exhale, round your spine and drop your chin to your chest. Let the movements flow into each and repeat 5 times each. Chair Side Stretch
Again, sit in your chair with your feet hip- width apart. Inhale deeply as you lift your right hand overhead, then bend gently
to your left. Feeling off-balance? Steady yourself by stretching your left arm across your lap to grip your right thigh or the right side of the chair. Repeat on the other side. Chair Pigeon
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Sit upright in your chair, feet firmly planted. Gently cross your left ankle over your right thigh, flexing your left foot to
protect your knee. You should feel a stretch in your left glute. If this is enough, stay here! If you’d like a deeper stretch, keep your spine straight and slowly hinge forward, leaning your chest forward over your legs. Hold for three seconds, then repeat on the other side. Discover More Chair Yoga with Restore Physical Therapy! Want to explore more chair Yoga postures? Call us to schedule an appointment. We’ll ensure you’re performing the movements correctly and help you develop a regular chair Yoga practice! 856-396-8131
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