Mountain, Half Moon, Seated Twist, Cat/Cow, Sciatica Soother, Chest Expansion/Joint Mobility, Seated Revolved Twist, Warrior II, Triangle/Pyramind, Lunge Warrior/DownDog, Dancer/Tree, Upper body mobility/Cow Arms, Breathing/Counted Breath on the chair!
Great poses to do in the office environment. Allow movement in the body on a regular basis, and avoid repetitive stress challenges in working at the desk for long periods of time
A demonstration of Warrior II posture seated on the chair with dynamic tension running from the hips through the soles of the feet. Contraction of the shoulder blades towards the spine, helps to strengthen the upper back, while a mild twist over the leg toward the front to the chair engages the core in an oh, so interesting way.
We occasionally do some of our warrior postures seated upon the chair, for a bit of variety. On this day, twenty-two of us proceeded to do seated spinal balance, warrior II, reverse warrior, and extended side angle. Sometimes we do these postures also standing, with the chair in front of us. Love using the chair as a yoga prop. Chair Yoga Fitness with Gail P-B.
Enjoy this low impact, heart pumping, brain work fun routine to get the heart rate up! Chair Yoga Fitness with Gail
Is it for frail seniors?
Well, Yes and No.
Chair yoga is for anyone who cannot or wishes not to get down on the floor.
Chair yoga is used in the classroom at schools for helping with focus and attention!
Chair Yoga is used for getting all the benefits of a regular yoga practice!
Chair Yoga is used as a tool for helping with balance, when one is doing standing yoga poses.
And yes, chair yoga is used for seniors, residential life, nursing homes, senior centers and more.
Great article on 12 Reasons Why Chair Yoga is Great for Seniors over at Matthew Cranfield’s Getting Old and Fit Site is worth reading!
Try this video too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6g96lFNTE
Chair Yoga Fitness - Gail Pickens-Barger 
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