Chair Yoga by Linda, Darwen (2025)

23/07/2025

🌿 Wednesday Wellness Tip 🌿
Open Your Hips, Ease Your Back

Tight hips can tug on your lower back—so show them some love with this gentle Seated Figure Four Stretch. It’s a chair yoga favourite of mine that feels as good as it looks!

🪑 How to Do It:

Sit tall with both feet flat on the floor.

Cross your right ankle over your left knee, forming a "figure four" shape.

Flex your right foot to protect your knee.

Rest your hands on your shin or thigh and sit up tall.

For a deeper stretch, gently hinge forward from your hips—but only if it feels good.

Hold for 5–7 breaths, then switch sides.

💡 Tip: Keep your back long and your breath steady. No need to push—this one works best with patience.

Healthy hips, happy spine! 💫

22/07/2025

💧 Lymph Love Tuesday

Your Immune System’s Secret Ally: Movement

Your lymphatic system is like your body’s natural detox crew—but it doesn’t move unless you do. Gentle movements, like chair yoga, help flush toxins and boost immunity.

👉 The lymph system plays a crucial role in fighting infection, reducing inflammation, and keeping your body in balance—yet it's often overlooked!

🪑 Try this:
While seated, do ankle circles and wrist rolls for 30 seconds each. Then add a gentle neck stretch and shoulder roll. It’s subtle, powerful, and cleansing.

Just a few mindful movements can make a big difference 💚

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21/07/2025

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Monday Tip 🌿
"Ground Yourself with Gratitude"

Take a 2-minute refresh break today: place your feet flat on the floor, rest your hands on your thighs, and take 3 deep, mindful breaths.”

As you inhale, think: “I am here.”
As you exhale, think: “I am grateful.”

🌞 This simple grounding ritual helps reduce anxiety, increase presence, and set a calm, thankful tone for your day — both on and off the mat.

✨ Your chair is your sanctuary. Let your breath be your anchor.

20/07/2025

🧘‍♀️ Sunday Reset: A Seated Meditation for the Week Ahead 🌿

Take a few quiet minutes this evening to pause, breathe, and reset — no stretching required, just your presence.

Settle In
Sit comfortably in your chair 🪑
Feet flat on the floor 👣, spine long ✨, hands resting on your lap 🤲
Close your eyes or soften your gaze 👁️‍🗨️

Begin to Notice
Breathe in slowly to a count of 4...
1... 2... 3... 4️⃣
Pause ⏸️
Breathe out gently to a count of 6...
1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6️⃣

With each exhale, let go of any unwanted thoughts, tension, or discomfort 💨
Let the breath create space in your body and mind 🌬️

Continue for several rounds, letting your breath guide your awareness inward 🔄

Anchor Yourself
Feel the support beneath you — the chair, the ground, your breath 🌍
There’s nothing to fix, nothing to force. Just to be here 🌸

Set an Intention
Ask gently: What quality would I like to bring into the week ahead? 💭
It could be calm, energy, patience, or anything you need 💫
Let that intention rest in your awareness, steady and simple 🕊️

Close
Take one more deep breath in...
Pause...
And a long, steady breath out — releasing anything you don’t need to carry forward ✨

When you’re ready, open your eyes slowly 👁️
You’re grounded. You’re present.
You have everything you need to move forward 🌟

Your calm is your foundation. 🌿

How do you like to prepare for a new week? Share below! 👇

Please like, share, and tag someone who could use a little calm today! 💙

16/07/2025

🌙 Evening Chair Meditation (3–5 minutes)
“Settle, Soften, Let Go”

1. Settle (1 minute)
🪑 Sit comfortably in your chair, feet flat on the ground, hands resting on your thighs.
Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
🌬️ Take a deep breath in through the nose… and exhale slowly through the mouth.
Feel the chair support you. Let your body be held.

2. Soften (1–2 minutes)
Begin to scan your body gently from head to toe.
😌 Soften your forehead…
Unclench your jaw…
Drop your shoulders…
Let the stomach relax…
Feel your legs heavy, your feet grounded.
With each breath, soften a little more.

3. Let Go (1–2 minutes)
As you exhale, imagine the tension of the day leaving your body.
Let go of thoughts, tasks, and to-do lists.
🌊 There’s nowhere to be but here.
Let each breath be a gentle wave, washing the day away.
End with a deep breath in… and a long, sighing breath out.

🧘 When you’re ready, gently open your eyes.
Carry this calm into the rest of your evening.

16/07/2025

Morning Unfurl — A Grounding Gentle Wake-Up (8–10 min)

Start your morning with steady breath and simple movements. These gentle yoga shapes gently wake up your body, release the lower back, and help prepare you to meet the day with a calm and clear mind.

1. 🛏️ Knee-to-Chest Reset (2–3 min)
While lying on your back, hug one knee gently into your chest. The other leg stays long or bent.

Rock slowly side to side if it feels good

Stay here for 5–8 slow breaths

Switch sides

Then hug both knees in together

Gently circle or sway

Lower your legs slowly and let your back sink gently into your bed.

Take 3–5 more breaths

💬 “I meet this day with ease.”

2. 🌙 Banana Pose (Side Stretch) (3 min)
Still lying down, slide your arms and legs over to one side, forming a crescent shape.

Keep both hips grounded

Rest your arms overhead if comfortable. If not, it's OK to fold across your chest.

Feel your breath move into the side body

Stay for 5–10 breaths on each side.

💬 “I'm open to any opportunities the day ahead may bring"

3. ☀️ Come to a Comfortable Seat (2–3 min)

Roll onto your side and sit up tall.

Let your breathing slow. And then, place one hand on your heart, one on your lower tummy.

Set an intention for the day

💬 Such as: “Today, I move gently and with purpose.” Or perhaps one of your own choosing.

🧘‍♀️ Optional Add-ons:

Gentle music or soft light

Open a window or let in fresh air

Sip warm water with lemon (vitamin C boost) before you begin your day 🍋💧

👉 Please like, share, or tag someone who may need a calm and grounding start to their day.

If you’re local to Darwen, come and join me at Darwen Heritage Centre, every Thursday afternoon, 1pm-2pm.

15/07/2025

🌙 Drift Into Rest (5+ min)
Invite your body to rest . This is a time to release the day and welcome deep relaxation

🛏️ Lie down or settle into stillness
Find a comfortable position. Let your body feel fully supported—no effort needed.

🧘‍♀️ Do a gentle body scan
Bring awareness slowly from your head to your toes. Soften each area as your attention arrives there. Simply notice what’s there, without judgment.

🌌 Visualise a calming scene
Imagine yourself lying beneath a vast sky full of stars. With each breath, you feel smaller, quieter, more at peace.

💬 Whisper a closing phrase
Choose one to repeat softly on your exhale:
“I am safe here.”
“I’ve done enough.”
“It’s safe to rest now.”

🌙 Let go of the practice
Allow thoughts to drift. There’s nothing more to do. Just be.

📍Local to Darwen?
Come breathe, move, and unwind with me in person.
Gentle yoga classes and breathwork sessions available . 🌿🧘‍♀️

📣 If this helped you:
Please like, share, or tag someone who could use a moment of calm.
💛

15/07/2025

🌞 Morning: Sunrise Centring (5–7 min)
Begin your day with presence. Let your breath awaken your body and brighten your mind.

🌬️ Inhale Deeply – 4 seconds
Breathe in through your nose, steady and full. Feel your chest expand and energy rise like the morning sun.

🌤️ Hold Gently – 4 seconds
Pause and notice the stillness. Picture golden light filling your body, warming every cell.

🌈 Exhale Slowly – 6 seconds
Release through your mouth with ease. Imagine tension melting away, opening space for calm and focus.

🔁 Repeat for 5–7 rounds
With each breath, feel more grounded, focused, and awake. Visualise sunlight flowing through you, connecting breath to intention.

14/07/2025

🌌 Starlit Stillness: A Bedtime Breathing Ritual (5–7 min)

Let your breath become a gentle lullaby, guiding your body into rest and your mind into peace.

🌬️ Inhale Gently – 4 seconds
Breathe in through your nose, slowly and quietly—like the hush of twilight. Let your belly rise with ease.

🌕 Hold Softly – 4 seconds
Pause in stillness. Picture yourself bathed in moonlight, still and serene.

💫 Exhale Slowly – 6 seconds
Breathe out through your mouth like a sigh of relief. Visualise any stress you feel dissolving into the stars.

🔁 Repeat for 5–7 rounds
With each breath, sink deeper into calm. Picture a soft wave flowing in and out, carrying you toward sleep.

🛏️ Optional Enhancements:
✨ Play ambient music or gentle nature sounds
🕯️ Light a candle or dim the lights
🧘 Whisper a phrase on each exhale like “I’m safe” or “Let it go”

08/07/2025

🍊 Wellness Tip of the Day: The Power of Vitamin C 🍊

Vitamin C is a true wellness hero! It supports your immune system, helps your body produce collagen for healthy skin and joints, and acts as a powerful antioxidant. ✨

While foods like oranges, berries, and bell peppers are great sources, many people don’t get enough from diet alone—especially during busy or stressful times. In that case, a high-quality Vitamin C supplement can help fill in the gaps and keep your body supported.

Pair your daily movement with daily nourishment—breathe, stretch, and glow from the inside out. 💛

07/07/2025

🌿 Daily Wellness Tip: Strong Knees from Your Chair 🌿

🦵 Seated Knee Extensions (With a Foot Flex!) 🦵

Give your knees the support they deserve by strengthening the muscles around them — especially your thighs (quadriceps)!

🪑 How to do it:

Sit tall in your chair with feet flat on the floor.

Slowly extend your right leg straight out in front of you.

Flex your foot by pulling your toes back toward you — feel your thigh (quad) engage!

Hold for 3–5 seconds, then lower slowly.

Repeat on the left leg.

Do 5–10 reps per leg at your own pace.

💡 Why it helps: Strong thigh muscles support the knee joint, reducing strain and improving stability. The foot flex helps you really feel those muscles activate!

✨ Try this once or twice a day to build gentle strength without stress on your joints.

05/07/2025

🪷 From 7 Days of Stillness 🪷
A gentle evening series to help you unwind

🌙 Day 3 – Permission to Rest
Thought: “I am allowed to rest without guilt.”
Prompt: Close your eyes. Take 3 slow, full breaths. With each exhale, feel your body let go—especially through the shoulders, jaw, and belly.

Rest is not a reward—it’s a right. Your body is wise enough to ask for what it needs. Trust it. Tonight, give yourself permission to do less—and feel good about it.

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