Chair Yoga

The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness. 

Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they …