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Active Chair Yoga for Seniors
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(59 ratings)
302 students

Active Chair Yoga for Seniors

A carefully curated program of seated and standing poses for beginners, seniors, and those with limited mobility.
Created byTamara Ulisko
Last updated 9/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn six chair sequences and one wall sequence
  • Develop flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, and coordination
  • Learn how to combine seated and standing poses for a well-rounded practice
  • Optimize your stress response through mindful awareness

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Course content

3 sections • 11 lectures • 5h 20m total length

  • Welcome!1:06

    Learn safety basics and housekeeping, access pdf resources for prep, and follow a guided progression in this chair yoga course; connect via the Q&A tab or Facebook group for help.

  • Safety Considerations1:13

    Prioritize safety by consulting a doctor before starting this chair yoga for seniors, especially with injuries or conditions; use modifications and avoid any pose that causes pain.

  • Set Up for Practice2:04

    Set up with a chair that has a back but no arms, low enough for feet to touch the ground. Place on a non-slip surface and keep the space clear.

Requirements

  • Approval from your doctor to practice chair yoga
  • A chair with a back but no arm rests, that allows your feet to rest on the floor
  • A blank section of wall you can lean against (for one class only)
  • A yoga strap, belt, scarf OR dish towel to use as a prop (optional)
  • No experience required

Description

Movement is medicine. Treat yourself (or a loved one) to this program of movement "vitamins"!

The focus of this program is on actual class time. There are seven classes in total, each one between 40 and 50 minutes long. Six classes use a chair for support and one class uses a wall.

Every class begins and ends with a brief check-in/meditation to help you get centred. Poses are presented along with possible modifications, i.e. ways to adapt these movements to your own particular needs and abilities. At the end of each class there is another brief check-in/meditation to integrate the benefits of your practice.

Each class is a complete and balanced session in itself, but it is the cumulative effect of these classes, done in order, that has the potential to really expand your movement capacity. Designed as a gentle progression, this practice builds flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, coordination and confidence. An "active recovery" class halfway through the program provides an opportunity to release tension and enjoy some ease.

Once purchased, this program is yours to keep. You can practice at home and on your own schedule. And because all classes are available as downloads, you can enjoy them even when you're offline.

Students have access to a Facebook community group where you can ask questions, share your experiences, and find support.

This course is backed by a 30 day money-back guarantee.

Who this course is for:

  • Seniors looking for joint-friendly exercise that is engaging and adaptable
  • Beginners looking for a low-risk, low-stakes way to try yoga for the first time
  • Yoga teachers hoping to add to their repertoire of chair yoga poses
  • Anyone looking for yoga sequences that don't include floor work or freestanding poses
  • Anyone with balance issues who needs the support of a chair or wall
  • Anyone who wants to break up prolonged periods of sedentary work with chair exercises
  • Anyone who could benefit from a convenient and affordable chair yoga program

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