Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways Chair yoga improves flexibility and is easier on the knees and back.
"More than a third of Americans who practice yoga are age 50 and older," according to research by yoga therapist Carol Krucoff. Some have been doing yoga for decades. In fact, many seniors continue to ...
If you’re looking for a safe way to get active again but find traditional exercise routines difficult, chair yoga may be the perfect fit.
Tampa (BLOOM) – Are you a senior citizen feeling overwhelmed by the aches and pains that come with age? Fear not, yoga is here to save the day! You may think of yoga as a practice for young and ...
Who knew you could exercise while sitting down? That’s where chair yoga comes in. It allows you to strengthen your flexibility, muscles and balance without getting up. According to GoodRx Health, ...
For some, the road to enlightenment begins with sitting down. Taking a seat is a first step for participants of chair yoga, a low-impact, high-benefit variation of the physical, spiritual and mental ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last in a series looking at classes and their instructors that cater to area senior citizens. Chuck Lehman has three rules for his senior chair yoga class — Show up, don’t ...
Yoga is a great way to improve your health, but a traditional class might be too difficult for older people. That’s where chair yoga comes in, and the benefits are big. “Chair yoga is ideal for ...