Why private specialised chair yoga classes could be just right for you - or someone you know!
One of the greatest benefits and gifts of yoga is its accessibility for everyone. One can tend to think of yoga as only an athletic endeavour that must be done on the floor on a mat, when in fact Yoga offers a wide variety of specialised movement, mindfulness and breathing practices which are suited for everybody and every body type.
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CHAIR YOGA
CHAIR YOGA, a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated on a chair for support, it is especially ideal for people who struggle to get down onto the floor or have limited mobility which makes the practice more accessible. In chair yoga, it’s possible to move into nearly all the regular yoga poses which have been specially adapted to be done from a seated position or with the help of a chair. Yes, I said a gentle form of yoga but this by no means, means it cannot be progressed with challenges to encourage growth within a specialised chair yoga practice.
Let's talk benefits
What are some of the benefits of chair yoga
Flexibility: Gentle stretches help you move more easily, with improved range of mobility in the whole body
Strength: Holding poses helps build muscle, core, and overall strength
Balance: Balance exercises help prevent falls, provide stability and freedom to move with ease
Relaxation: Breathing exercises and mindfulness help you relax and reduce stress, offering mental clarity and overall well-being
Research also shows all forms of yoga including chair yoga are linked to decreased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, improved energy, better sleep quality, less pain, and reduced body mass index.
Overall, it is a great way to work your entire body, explore the different range of motion of the joints and prioritize movement. When you’re sitting down or using a chair for balance, the safety factor goes way up, and although chair yoga is often promoted as a practice for those who may struggle with a mat practice, or the limitations, ANYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS FORM OF YOGA PRACTICE TO EXPLORE MOVEMENT IN A BRAND-NEW WAY!
WHO IS CHAIR YOGA FOR?
Chair Yoga is an accessible approach to yoga that provides many variations to our regular yoga styled classes. It provides the opportunity for a diverse range of people to experience the bliss that yoga and wellness brings without having to worry about any possible limitations such as:
Recovering or rehabilitating from an injury or surgeries
Seniors
Mobility restrictions
People who use Wheelchairs
Chronic Illness
Balance issues
As a quick workout during your workday or while traveling
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Are you interested?
If you are interested in finding out more about how private specialised chair yoga classes can benefit you or someone you know – reach out to me via email and let’s work together to create a program that will bring movement and wellness to the forefront of your everyday life!
