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That's why we're proud to announce Chair Yoga for Seniors is NOW WITH PICTURES!
It takes less than an hour a day to start relieving your body from stiffness and unnecessary pain. Are you ready to deeply heal and start sensing your body like never before?
Getting older is a blessing since it brings experience, knowledge, and poise. On the other hand, worry and tension, in addition to other chronic illnesses, might arise during this transitional aging period.
Don't let this happen to you!
With simple poses in supported positions, chair yoga encourages deep relaxation and will reverse soreness due to aging factors. The low-impact activities are designed to ease the discomfort and stiffness in the joints and muscles, all while comfortably sitting on your favorite chair.
Avoid further tension
The essential benefit of yoga is that older people may learn to control their breathing, lowering their tension and anxiety levels.
Yoga may now be practiced even by those with physical restrictions, thanks to chair yoga. It is scientifically proven that practicing yoga on a daily basis improves many aspects of your life, such as stabilizing heart rate, improving focus and regain vitality.
What you'll find inside
An extensive introduction to yoga and its 3 main components
All the benefits of 10-minute sessions yoga for seniors and how it will impact your life
Thoroughly explained sequences to make it easily accessible to anyone
Tips to improve your day-to-day life
The importance of meditation, breathing, volunteering and a healthy diet
And much more!
Author(s): Delgado, Judith
Year: 2022
Language: English
Commentary: Chair Yoga, Seniors, Gentle Poses, Rejuvenation
Pages: 124
Tags: Chair Yoga, Seniors, Gentle Poses, Rejuvenation
Introduction
What Is Chair Yoga?
Benefits
Why Chair Yoga?
What are the Benefits of Chair Yoga?
Examples of Chair Yoga Poses
Precautions
Particular Concerns Regarding Health
Equipment
Clothing
Yoga mat
Safety
General Tips
Get Yourself Warmed Up.
Warming different parts
1. Feet
2. Calves
3. Knees
4. Thighs
5. Belly
6. Arms
7: The Head and the Neck
8. Tapping on the chest
9. Rubbing the Heart
Getting Started
Grounding
Meditation
Exercises for the Breath
Breathing through each nostril in turn
Three Core Components of Chair Yoga
Community
Compassion
Circulation
½ Sun Salutations from a Seated Position
Flexion and Extension (Better Known as Cat/Cow)
Turn both to the right and left.
Lateral bend The Right and the Left
Shoulder Movements to the Front and Back
Wrists
Hips/Ankles
Warrior 2 Seated
Uttkatasana
The "Down Dog"
Plank
Figure 4
Savasana
Warming up
Mountain Pose
The breath
Shoulder Shrugs
Raise your arms above using both of them.
Knee Swings
Exercises for the Ankles Using Both Legs
Neck Bend
Neck Turns
Beginner Program
Mountain Pose
The breath
Side Neck Bend
Neck Turns
Shoulder Shrugs
Wrist Circles
Raise your arms above using both of them
Knee Swings
Complete a set of ankle circles with both legs
Shoulder Twists and Rolls
Bending Forward While Maintaining a Straight Back
Alternating Arm Raises
Twist of the Torso with Arms Raise
Turning of the torso when the arms are extended out to the sides
Lean to the side of your body while raising both arms.
Single Arm and Leg Raises
Single-Leg Raises
Single Knee Raises
Point and Flex with a Single-Leg
Single-Leg Ankle Circles
Each of the Legs Points and Bends
Heel Raises
Toe Raises
Toe Squeeze
Everything on the Table
Deep Relaxation Pose
Increasing the time
The breath
Side Neck Bend
Neck Turns
Shoulder Shrugs
Rings on the Wrists
Raise your arms above using both of them
Knee Swings
Complete a set of ankle circles with both legs
Rolls with the Hands on the Shoulders
Shoulder Twists and Rolls
Bending Forward While Maintaining a Straight Back
Alternating Arm Raises
Extend(ing) Their Arms Palm Rotation
Extend(ing) Their Arms Hand Squeeze
Twist of the Torso with Arms Raise
Turning of the torso when the arms are extended out to the sides
Back Bend
Lean to the side of your body while raising both arms
Twist in the Chair
Single Arm and Leg Raises
Single Knee Raises
Point and Flex with a Single-Leg
Single-Leg Ankle Circles
Each of the Legs Points and Bends
Heel Raises
Toe Raises
Toe Squeeze
Everything on the Table
Position for Deep Relaxation
Intermediate Level of Practice
The breath
Side Neck Bend
Neck Turns
Shoulder Shrugs
Rings on the Wrists
Raise your arms above using both of them
Knee Swings
Complete a set of ankle circles with both legs
Rolls with the Hands on the Shoulders
Shoulder Twists and Rolls
Bending Forward While Maintaining a Straight Back
Arm Raises interspersed with Weighted Exercises
Rotation of the trunk while holding weights in extended arms
Exercise for the Side of the Body Using Weights
Bicep Curls with Weights, Performing Alternating Arms
Raise your arms and legs individually using weights.
With weights, do single knee raises?
Sit-stand up.
Point and Flex with a Single-Leg
Single-Leg Ankle Circles
Each of the Legs Points and Bends
Back Bend
Twist in the Chair
Extend(ing) Their Arms Perform palm rotations while holding weights
Single-Leg Lifts with Weights
Heel Raises
Toe Raises
Toe Squeeze
Everything Dependent upon the Weights
Position for Deep Relaxation
Increasing the time
The breath
Side Neck Bend
Neck Turns
Shoulder Shrugs
Raise your arms above using both of them.
Knee Swings
Complete a set of ankle circles with both legs
Rolls with the Hands on the Shoulders
Shoulder Twists and Rolls
Bending Forward While Maintaining a Straight Back
Arm Raises interspersed with Weighted Exercises
Rotation of the trunk while holding weights in extended arms
Exercise for the Side of the Body Using Weights
Bicep Curls with Weights, Performing Alternating Arms
Raise your arms and legs individually using weights
With weights, do single knee raises?
Sit-stand up.
Point and Flex with a Single-Leg
Each of the Legs Points and Bends
Back Bend
Twist in the Chair
Extend(ing) Their Arms Perform palm rotations while holding weights
Single-Leg Lifts with Weights
Heel Raises
Toe Raises
Toe Squeeze
Everything Dependent upon the Weights
Position for Deep Relaxation
Positions While Standing
1. Forward Fold
2. Raised Knee Balance
3. Hip Half-Circle
4. On Your Tiptoes
7. From the Ground Up to Standing
8. Tree
9. Warrior I
You can do this anywhere!
Gather your friends
feeling a lot better?
Healthy diet
Meditation
Volunteering
Connection to both the community and society
Calming Down
The Palming
Rest and Repose at the End
