What Are the Benefits of Chair Yoga?

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Learn why chair yoga is helpful for all fitness levels and try poses to boost your energy throughout the day.

I used to think exercise meant pushing myself to my limits — and sometimes beyond. It was hard for me to rest, even when I was recovering from an injury or craving a gentler approach. Over the past 10 years of practicing mindfulness and teaching yoga, I’ve learned I can recover faster and get stronger by listening to my body and leaning on the support of props.

Chair yoga has become one of my favorite ways to move my body and get energized throughout the day. It is a low-impact form of movement practiced in a sturdy chair (lock those wheels, please). Chair yoga is accessible to all abilities, ages, and fitness levels. It can be a great way to build strength, recover from an injury, or add movement into your workday.

What are the benefits of chair yoga?

  • Builds stability and strength with support
  • Increases flexibility and mobility safely
  • Improves posture 
  • Helps with pain management and injury recovery
  • Enhances circulation by getting the blood flowing (you may break a sweat!)
  • Boosts mood and energy
  • Increases cognitive function and focus
  • Develops the mind-body-breath connection
  • Reduces stress and anxiety through mindfulness
  • Improves the quality of sleep 

Are you ready to add an energizing chair yoga sequence into your day? Press play on the video below. Please be sure to consult with your physician before beginning physical activity. Always listen to your body and modify when needed.

You can also incorporate any of the postures from the video into your day when you have time. I recommend planting your feet firmly on the ground and making sure you’ve got a sturdy cushion underneath your seat.

  • Spinal movements: seated neck stretches, cactus arms, cat/cow, seated twist
  • Warm up: Seated sun salutations
  • Hip opening: Hug knee to chest, extend and bend leg, goddess pose, warrior 2, reverse warrior, side angle, seated figure 4
  • Feet: ankle circles, foot flexion and extension
  • Restorative postures: seated forward fold, legs up the chair

The best part about exploring chair yoga is you can find a way to do just about any pose in a chair! Comment below and share your favorite poses from this sequence. If you are interested in receiving support through virtual one-on-one classes created just for you, fill out the form on my website or email me at shannonkyeager@gmail.com. I look forward to building stability and strength together!

Let’s get movin’,
Shannon

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