One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or "yoga while seated," allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down.
Chair Yoga for Seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing yoga daily, and provides instructions for numerous different exercises, including:
• Full body warm ups
• Joint rolls
• Beginner routines
• Intermediate routines
• Expert routines
• Full body cool downs
The routines found in Chair Yoga for Seniors can help readers make daily exercise a reality and provide invaluable benefits such as increased energy and a boost in confidence.
Author(s): Lynn Lehmkuhl
Publisher: Skyhorse
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 164
Tags: Chair yoga for seniors, or "yoga while seated", easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One: Why Should I Exercise?
Chapter Two: Why Chair Yoga?
Chapter Three: Easy to Do at Home
Chapter Four: Warming Up
Chapter Five: Beginner Twenty-Minute Full Body Program
Chapter Six: Beginner Thirty-Minute Full Body Program
Chapter Seven: Intermediate Twenty-Minute Full Body Program
Chapter Eight: Intermediate Thirty-Minute Full Body Program
Chapter Nine: You Can Do This Anywhere!
Chapter Ten: Invite Friends to Join You
Chapter Eleven: I Feel So Much Better. I Want More!
Chapter Twelve: Advanced Thirty-Minute Full Body Program
Chapter Thirteen: Beginner Program for Osteoarthritis of the Hands, Knees, and Hips
Chapter Fourteen: Intermediate Program for Osteoarthritis of the Hands, Knees, and Hips
Acknowledgments
