Breath Centric Chair Yoga for All at the Beaches Library

FOBBL sponsors the very popular Breath Centric Chair Yoga class at the Beaches library, held every Tuesday from 1:30 – 3PM in the Community Room.

This 90 minute gentle yoga class adapts traditional yoga poses while using a chair. You will also learn techniques to calm the mind and body that can be practiced anywhere. All levels and abilities are welcome. This is Yoga for Everybody and Every Body

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Chair Yoga: A Gentle Approach to Yoga

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It includes a series of seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance, and strength. This form of yoga is accessible to individuals with mobility issues, older adults, and those who may find it challenging to participate in a traditional yoga class.

Sample Poses:

1. Seated Cat-Cow Stretch: Sit tall in a chair, place your hands on your knees, and exhale as you round your spine like a cat. Inhale as you arch your back and lift your chest, like a cow.
2. Seated Forward Bend: Sit forward in the chair, feet flat on the floor, and slowly bend forward from the hips, reaching for your shins or the floor.
3. Chair Pigeon Pose: Sit tall, cross your right ankle over your left knee, and gently press down on your right knee to feel a stretch in your right hip.

Benefits:

• Improves Flexibility: Chair yoga poses gently stretch and lengthen muscles, promoting flexibility.
• Enhances Strength: Through the use of resistance and body weight, chair yoga can help build and maintain strength.
• Promotes Relaxation: Chair yoga incorporates breathing techniques and meditation, aiding in stress reduction and relaxation.

Who It’s Good For:

• Seniors: Chair yoga provides support and stability, making it suitable for older adults.
• Office Workers: Individuals with sedentary jobs can benefit from the stretching and movement provided by chair yoga.
• Rehabilitation Patients: For those recovering from injury or surgery, chair yoga can be a gentle reintroduction to physical activity.