Chair Yoga for Seniors: Help Relieve Pain, Prevent Falls, And Boost Mobility For Greater Independence (Fitness Freedom for Seniors)

Say goodbye to sore and stiff joints and hello to a happier, healthier, and more mobile YOU! According to the CDC, you still need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day when you’re over 60. This exercise can include anything from walking to swimming to going for a jog. However, many of us have joints that ache, and moving around at high speeds just isn’t possible anymore. But what if there was a way to exercise without getting out of your chair? Well, luckily for you there is a way! And it’s called chair yoga. Yoga is great because it offers lower-intensity workouts for those who are new to the practice or don’t have the ability to handle more intense exercise. But you aren’t stuck to these low-intensity workouts. There are also moderate and advanced poses that you can work up to over time. No matter what benefit you are seeking from your workouts, chair yoga truly has it all. For instance, chair yoga has been scientifically proven to help ease pain in individuals with arthritis and chronic joint pain. What’s more, it has also proven to help with improving balance, flexibility, and mobility as well. Looking for a more intense cardio workout or a type of exercise designed to help you lose weight? Not to worry! Chair yoga has your back in these areas, too, as long as you’re willing to get your blood pumping! Yoga can even be a great way to build muscle strength. The benefits of chair yoga are endless, and it’s pretty easy to do, too. And having a guide showing you all of the steps along the way couldn’t make it simpler. In this comprehensive guide, you will discover 21 unique chair yoga routines that provide a variety of benefits and positive effects on the body Helpful tips on how to get into the right mindset and get the most out of your chair yoga routines Essential warm-up and cool-down exercises to ensure that you are always safe and comfortable while doing chair yoga All of the amazing benefits of chair yoga, and how anyone can receive positive effects from these simple exercises 3 Chair Yoga routines designed to help you lose weight...all in just 10 minutes or less! Step-by-step instructions on how to do chair yoga poses and transition between them safely Poses and routines for every ability level – regardless of your current mobility, athleticism, or flexibility, there are poses for you! And much more. Contents Medical Disclaimer Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What is Chair Yoga? Elements of Chair Yoga How to Do Chair Yoga The Benefits of Chair Yoga A Former Non-Yogi Turned Yogi 2. How to Get the Most Out of Your Yoga Routine How to Get Into a Good Mindset Before Yoga Purposeful Intention-Setting Overcoming Self-Doubt Tips to Set Your Yoga Intentions Making Your Yoga Routine Work for You Relaxation Techniques 3. Warmup and Cooldown Exercises Warming Up for Chair Yoga Putting the Warmup Yoga Flow Together Cooling Down After Your Yoga Practice Putting the Cooldown Yoga Flow Together 4. Chair Yoga for Balance Balance Improving Chair Yoga Flow 1 Putting Balance Chair Yoga Flow 1 Together Balance Improving Chair Yoga Flow 2 Putting Balance Chair Yoga Flow 2 Together Balance Improving Chair Yoga Flow 3 Putting Balance Chair Yoga Flow 3 Together The Ripple Effect 5. Chair Yoga for Joint and Arthritic Pain Routine for Easing Arthritis Pain Putting the Arthritis Flow Together Routine for Easing Hip Pain Putting the Hip Pain Flow Together Routine for Easing Joint Pain Putting the Joint Pain Flow Together 6. Chair Yoga for Mobility Routine for Increased Mobility 1 Putting Increased Mobility 1 Together Routine for Increased Mobility 2 Putting Increased Mobility 2 Together Routine for Increased Mobility 3 Putting Increased Mobility 3 Together 7. Chair Yoga for Building Strength Strength Building Routine 1 Putting Strength Building Routine 1 Together Strength Building Routine 2 Putting Strength Building Routine 2 Together Strength Building Routine 3 Putting Strength Building Routine 3 Together 8. Chair Yoga for Flexibility Flexibility Enhancing Routine 1 Putting Flexibility Enhancing Routine 1 Together Flexibility Enhancing Routine 2 Putting Flexibility Enhancing Routine 2 Together Flexibility Enhancing Routine 3 Putting Flexibility Enhancing Routine 3 Together 9. Chair Yoga for Cardio Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Yoga Chair Yoga Cardio Routine 1 Putting Chair Yoga Cardio Routine 1 Together Chair Yoga Cardio Routine 2 Putting Chair Yoga Cardio Routine 2 Together Chair Yoga Cardio Routine 3 10. Chair Yoga for Weight Loss Yoga Weight Loss Routine 1 Putting Yoga Weight Loss Routine 1 Together Yoga Weight Loss Routine 2 Putting Yoga Weight Loss Routine 2 Together Yoga Weight Loss Routine 3 Putting Yoga Weight Loss Routine 3 Together Beyond The Pages Conclusion Also by Jackie Jacobs Bibliography