Chair Yoga by Linda, Lower Darwen (2026)

26/01/2026

🌸 Chair Yoga for Wrist & Finger Arthritis 🌸

Arthritis affects many people as they age, often showing up as stiffness or discomfort in the hands and wrists. Gentle, mindful movement can help support mobility and bring a little more ease to daily life.

Here's how:

You can do this seated comfortably in your chair. Move slowly and stop if there’s pain.

Warm the Hands
Rub your palms together gently for 10–15 seconds to create warmth and bring awareness to the hands.

Finger Waves
Extend your hands in front of you. Slowly curl the fingers into a soft fist, then gently open them wide.
Repeat 5–8 times, moving with your breath.

Thumb Circles
Touch your thumb to each fingertip one at a time, then make slow circles with the thumb.
Switch hands after 5 circles each direction.

Wrist Rolls
With relaxed hands, make slow circles at the wrists—3–5 circles one way, then reverse.

Release & Rest
Let your hands rest on your thighs, palms up. Take two slow breaths and notice any difference in your joints compared to when you started.

✨ Regular, gentle movement can help maintain mobility and reduce discomfort in the hands and wrists. ✨

18/01/2026

🪑 Try This Chair Yoga Today — And Feel Better

Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor. Move within a range that feels appropriate for you.

🫁 Breathing
Inhale through the nose.
Exhale slowly.
Repeat for 5 steady breaths.

🔄 Shoulders
Roll the shoulders forward 6 times.
Reverse for 6.

🙌 Arm Lift
Inhale, raise both arms to a comfortable height.
Exhale, lower with control.
Repeat 6 times.

✋ Hands & Wrists
Open and close the hands several times.
Circle the wrists in both directions.

🦶 Feet Activation
Lift the heels, lower.
Lift the toes, lower.
Repeat 8–10 times.

🪑 Hip Opening
Cross one ankle over the opposite leg or keep the foot low.
Sit upright. Hinge slightly forward if comfortable.
Hold for a few breaths. Switch sides.

🧘 Neck Release
Tilt the head gently to one side.
Hold for 2–3 breaths.
Return to centre and switch sides.

⏸ Finish
Sit quietly for a few breaths.
Notice how your body feels before you move on to the rest of your day..

10/01/2026

Namaste lovelies 🪷

🪑 Seated Spinal Wave (Chair Cat–Cow) ❄️

On a frosty day, this gentle chair movement helps bring warmth and ease into the body without rushing or strain.

Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor, feeling steady and supported.

Inhale: lift the chest, soften the shoulders, gently arch the back

Exhale: round the spine, draw the chin toward the chest, feeling the back body widen

Move slowly and smoothly, like a wave through the spine, repeating 5–8 times to encourage circulation and comfort.

✨ A simple way to move gently and stay warm on a cold day. ✨

💬 How does your body feel after this movement?

Drop a comment below — I’d love to hear 💭

06/01/2026

🪑 Chair Yoga And Why Keeping Moving Matters on Cold, Wintry Days ❄️ ❄️

During cold, frosty weather, joints and muscles can feel stiffer and slower to warm up. Chair yoga offers a safe, supportive way to keep the body moving, build warmth, and maintain mobility — even when snow and ice keep us indoors ☃️

Gentle, repeated movements through the shoulders, spine, hips, knees, and ankles help encourage circulation and ease aches. Moving regularly during the day, not just during class, can make a real difference to comfort in colder weather ❄️

🌿 Keep movements steady, stay well wrapped up, and allow the body time to warm through — movement helps create warmth from within ☕❄️

❄️

05/01/2026

🪑 What Chair Yoga Reveals That the Scale Never Will

👉 Progress isn’t measured in pounds. It’s measured in balance, strength, and confidence.

We all know the scale isn’t the best way to measure progress. It doesn’t tell us anything about strength, mobility, balance, or how muscle and fat are distributed. A number on the scale is just that—a number. It can’t capture the full picture of your journey or the meaningful changes happening in your body.

Your fitness and wellness journey is really about how you feel and how you move through your day. Maybe you’re able to hold a chair yoga pose a little longer, move through transitions with more ease, or notice better balance and posture when standing up. Perhaps you can lift something more comfortably, walk a bit farther, or simply feel less stiff getting out of your chair. These are all real signs of progress.

Tracking changes like how your clothes fit, how your body feels during daily activities, or even gentle strength and mobility gains can often be far more telling than stepping on the scale.

That said, there are a couple of numbers that can be helpful when used in the right way.

Understanding where your weight falls in relation to your height, and how many calories your body needs at rest to support essential functions like breathing and circulation, can offer useful insight. These numbers provide a snapshot of your body’s basic needs and can help guide thoughtful nutrition and movement choices.

The key is perspective. Think of these metrics as tools in your wellness toolbox—helpful for understanding your body, but never defining your worth or your progress. Your journey is about building strength, mobility, and confidence—one supportive movement at a time.

01/01/2026

A safe, supportive way to keep moving — come and try chair yoga with us 🪑💛🌸

03/12/2025

Wednesday Wellness Tip: 🌿

Bring a dose of ancient nourishment into your week with spirulina! This vibrant blue-green algae, first harvested by the Aztecs, grows naturally in warm, mineral-rich lakes and has become a modern wellness favourite.

Spirulina is packed with B vitamins (B1, B2, B3), iron, magnesium, and beta-carotene, offering natural support for energy and overall vitality.

Research also suggests that spirulina may help support healthy blood pressure, help reduce cholesterol levels, and assist with weight-management efforts when paired with a healthy lifestyle.

Try adding it in powder form to a smoothie or taking it in supplement form for a gentle, nutrient-rich boost to improve health.

(As always, check with a healthcare professional if you have medical conditions or take medications.)

28/11/2025

🌿 Wellness Tip of the Day: Cultivating a Positive Attitude

Research shows that people who have a hopeful viewpoint tend to have healthier mental and physical well-being — and may even live longer, happier lives. Multiple studies have found that positive thinking is associated with lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and a lower risk of heart disease. A positive mindset doesn't just change how you feel… it can literally support a healthier body. 💚

If you're looking to elevate your outlook, here are 6 simple ways to build a positive attitude every day:

✨ 1. Practice daily gratitude – Notice and appreciate life’s blessings, big and small.
➡️ Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s meaningful, helping you stay grounded even when life feels chaotic.

✨ 2. Surround yourself with supportive people – Energy is contagious; choose uplifting company.
➡️ Being around hopeful, kind people reinforces self-belief and makes it easier to stay positive during difficult times.

✨ 3. Reframe negative thoughts – Look for the lesson or opportunity in challenges.
➡️ You don’t have to deny hard emotions — but you can choose the perspective that protects your peace rather than drains it.

✨ 4. Move your body in ways you enjoy – Physical activity releases mood-boosting endorphins.
➡️ Treat movement as an act of self-care, not pressure or a chore, and it becomes something that fills you rather than exhausts you.

✨ 5. Reduce news and social media overload – Constant exposure to negative news can fuel fear and pessimism; create boundaries around your media consumption and balance it with content that inspires or educates.
➡️ Protecting your attention is protecting your mental health — it’s okay to step back for the sake of your peace.

✨ 6. Celebrate small wins – Progress is progress — and it deserves recognition.
➡️ When you acknowledge your growth, you build confidence and motivation, making optimism more natural and accessible.

A positive attitude isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about meeting life with hope, resilience, and self-compassion. Every step you take toward optimism is a step toward better health — mentally and physically. 🌼

25/11/2025

🔥❄️ Wellness Tip for a Cold Day ❄️🔥

A warm fire might be calling your name today — cold weather often makes us want to curl up and hibernate. But even later in the day, a little gentle movement can reset the body and mind. So, why not take a few minutes for chair yoga: movements such as a seated twist, shoulder rolls, or ankle circles. Move with awareness and take slow steady breaths.

You don’t need a full session to feel the benefits. Any time you choose movement, you’re choosing to support your body and your wellbeing. You deserve to feel good. 💙

19/11/2025

🌿 Wednesday Wellness Tip 🌿
Hello chair yoga friends! 🙏 Today’s tip highlights the golden spice superstar: turmeric — especially in supplement form.

✨ Why people love turmeric:
Turmeric (and its key compound curcumin) is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may help ease joint pain, support flexibility, and promote overall wellness — all wonderful companions to our gentle chair yoga practice.

📏 Safe dosage:
Many adults take 500–1,000 mg of curcumin per day from a high-quality turmeric supplement. Look for one that includes black pepper extract or take it with a meal containing healthy fats to help absorption.

⚠️ Safety first:
Turmeric is generally well-tolerated, but it isn’t right for everyone. If you take blood thinners, have gallbladder issues,, or are on regular medication, please check with a healthcare provider before adding turmeric supplements.

🌼 ✔️ Wishing you wellness.

17/11/2025

🌟 5 Reasons to Start Chair Yoga 🌟

🪑 1. Gentle on the body – Move and stretch without strain or pressure on sensitive joints.
✨ 2. Better flexibility and mobility – Loosens stiffness and helps everyday movements feel easier.
💛 3. Helps reduce chronic pain – Slow, mindful movement calms the nervous system and softens tension.
🩸 4. Boosts circulation and energy – Even small movements increase blood flow and reduce fatigue.
🧘‍♀️ 5. Helps support emotional well-being – Movement + breath = less stress, clearer mind, calmer day.

You don’t need to be “fit enough” or “flexible enough” to start.
Start where you are — that’s enough. 💕

16/11/2025

✨ Pausing Before the Week Begins

Sunday evening journal prompts for body & spirit

Quiet Guidance
What is my body quietly asking for as I enter a new week — rest, warmth, steadiness, or gentle movement?

A Place of Stillness
Where do I feel most grounded — a particular chair, window, room, or time of day — and how can I visit that place more often this week?

Returning to Self
When I feel scattered or rushed this week, what simple action could help me return to myself — a breath, a stretch, or a moment of stillness?

Seasonal Trust
Winter teaches slow growth. What can I allow to unfold in its own time, without forcing it?

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