21/05/2025
What happens in a chair yoga practice?
A typical chair yoga practice is a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated in a chair or using a chair for support. It's especially popular among seniors, people with limited mobility, office workers, those recovering from injury or anyone looking for a more accessible approach to yoga. The practice retains the core benefits of traditional yoga—such as improved flexibility, strength, posture, mindful movement and meditation —while removing the need to get down on the floor.
Components of a Chair Yoga Practice:
• Centering and Pranayama (breathwork): Our practice begins with a few minutes of quiet breathing and centering known as Pranayama. This helps calm the mind and bring awareness to the breath and the body.
• Warm-Up: Gentle movements like shoulder rolls, neck stretches, and wrist/ankle circles help increase circulation and prepare the body by mobilising the joints so they are ready for deeper stretching. These are typically done while seated.
• Seated Poses: Traditional poses like Warrior and chair pose are adapted to be performed while sitting.
• Standing or Supported Poses (Optional): If mobility allows, the chair may be used as a support for standing poses or they can be repeated sitting.
• Cool Down and Meditation: Our practice ends with gentle stretches and a guided meditation.
Benefits:
• Improves mobility and flexibility
• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
• Enhances circulation and posture
• Builds strength in a safe, supportive way
• Forms confidence and develops balance
• Creates community and promotes wellbeing
Chair yoga is inclusive, adaptable, and effective for a wide range of abilities, making yoga more accessible to all.
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