Chair Yoga
Chair yoga for seniors is a gentle and accessible form of exercise that promotes physical and mental wellbeing while accommodating individuals with limited mobility or low confidence with balance.
Benefits Of Chair Yoga
For Seniors
Chair yoga for seniors fosters a sense of community and social interaction, combating feelings of loneliness or isolation. It creates an inclusive environment where seniors can connect with others, share experiences, and support each other on their wellness journey. Chair yoga offers a gentle yet effective way for seniors to improve physical fitness, enhance mental wellbeing, and cultivate a sense of belonging in a supportive community setting.
This modified version of a traditional yoga practice allows seniors to perform a variety of yoga poses and stretches while seated on a chair.
Seniors yoga offers a multitude of benefits including:
help to improve flexibility, joint mobility, and range of motion.
the gentle stretching and twisting movements help release tension, increase blood circulation, and promote a sense of relaxation.
enhance strength and balance, which are crucial for maintaining stability and preventing falls.
a safe environment for seniors to build muscle strength and improve their balance gradually.
encourages mindfulness and reduces stress through focused breathing and meditation techniques.
seniors can experience a sense of calm, reduce anxiety, and improve mental clarity
promote better posture, which can alleviate common discomforts associated with sitting for long periods.
What Do Chair Yoga
Sessions Involve?
We offer our seated seniors yoga sessions face-to-face as well as online. Chair yoga sessions for seniors typically run for 45 minutes and are tailored to the unique and varied needs of elderly people, with the use of the chair for support.
Classes are run by highly skilled, friendly and experienced teachers in small group settings so senior residents can enjoy the social connection with other participants while having fun and being active.
The senior’s yoga classes are low impact and gentle on the body.
You can choose to book a once-off seniors yoga class, or you can book an 8-12 class weekly program. The more sessions you book, the cheaper the rates!
We will schedule the class around your lifestyle and wellbeing calendar.
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