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COVID-19 Concerns
COVID-19 Concerns
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the CDC recommends social distancing and staying home when possible. This is an activity you can safely do while staying home!
WHAT IS CHAIR YOGA?
WHAT IS CHAIR YOGA?
Chair yoga is a modified version of yoga where the chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body. The addition of a chair allows you to perform yoga poses from a seated position, making yoga accessible to those with limited mobility.
Chair yoga is a modified version of yoga where the chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body. The addition of a chair allows you to perform yoga poses from a seated position, making yoga accessible to those with limited mobility.
Advantages of yoga on physical and mental well-being have been well-documented.
Advantages of yoga on physical and mental well-being have been well-documented.
Recent studies have also found that modified chair-yoga can be especially helpful in improving mobility and reducing fear of falling among older adults.
Recent studies have also found that modified chair-yoga can be especially helpful in improving mobility and reducing fear of falling among older adults.
Let's Get Started
Let's Get Started
1) Gather Your Equipment
1) Gather Your Equipment
Must have:
Chair: Chair without arm rests is recommended for increased mobility
Optional equipment:
Yoga Blocks: Blocks can assist in making poses more accessible by providing additional length and support
Straps: Straps assist you in accomplishing a deeper stretch
2) Select a Youtube Course
2) Select a Youtube Course
We recommend the following three videos to begin your Chair Yoga experience!
Live Virtual Classes:
Live Virtual Classes:
Looking for a live virtual chair yoga class? Explore these recommended options.
The live virtual classes are run by outside organizations. For class time and prices please visit their website.
NOTE- Safety is our priority: These movements should not hurt. Only perform them to the best of your physical ability and adapt or skip movements when necessary.
Resources:
Resources:
The photo and video content provided in this page were not created by Emory University or Decatur Active Living Center. They are the intellectual property of the following resources:
- Kealy, Mary Beth. “41-minute gentle chair yoga.” YouTube, uploaded by Living Better, 3 October 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh7jQ-Kx428
- Adriene. “Chair Yoga- Yoga For Seniors| Yoga with Adriene.” YouTube, uploaded by Yoga with Adriene, 23 July 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ts01MC2mIo
- Chronic Pain Service Toronto Rehab, Rumsey Center. “Gentle Chair Yoga Routine.” YouTube, uploaded by Cara Kircher, 14 April 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEjiXtb2hRg
- Mina Legend and Redspystudios. “MinaLegend.”November 4, 2016. Online image. https://www.flickr.com/photos/78899439@N02/30478518970
- Mark Franklin “Chair Yoga” June 19, 2006. Online image. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Followinghandaround.jpg
Other resources used for content on this page:
- Galantino, Mary Lou et al. “Safety and feasibility of modified chair-yoga on functional outcome among elderly at risk for falls.” International journal of yoga vol. 5,2 (2012): 146-50. doi:10.4103/0973-6131.98242
- Voelker, Lakshmi. Who Benefits from Chair Yoga. Get fit where you sit. https://getfitwhereyousit.com/who-benefits-from-chair-yoga-fitness-exercise/. Accessed 1 May 2020
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