Chair Yoga which is an infusion of exercises which translate from any yoga style to a seated version with from a chair, usually performed and taught amongst groups of people who are recovering or elderly. Chair yoga is usually gentle but can be vigorous and can make a practitioner sweat. This style of yoga is currently alive and kicking. I would know because Waking Within company is associated with teaching and dispatching teachers to over 6 retirement or assisted living communities in North San Diego county. Postures for chair yoga classes include: Eagle Arms and Legs, Back bends, Prayer Mudra variations, Arm Raises, Half Moon (the version that allows one to reach up and lean to the side--stretchs the side body, torso and hips), Toe and Finger Stretchs, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Breath of Fire/Shinning Skull, Belly Breathing, Hip Openers, Shoulder Openers, Chair Holding Cobra Pose, Ragdoll, and coutless others. I encourage all yoga instructors to teach elderly st...
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