This session will introduce you to the practice of Chair Yoga - participants can remain seated for the whole session. This session aims to bring yoga to people who may feel that a general yoga class may not suit them for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you have difficulty transitioning from lying to sitting or standing, or feel that a general yoga class may be too strenuous.This Chair Yoga session will have a gentle approach: we will focus on calming breathing techniques, exercises to improve coordination and ease stiffness in the joints, simple seated postures that improve both strength and flexibility as well as a guided relaxation. Yoga improves our physical and mental well being, please join me on International Yoga Day for an enjoyable session of Chair Yoga.
Course aim
The main purpose of this session is to enable participants to enjoy the practice and benefits of Yoga, whilst remaining seated in a chair.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Learn a range of gentle exercises that ease stiffness in your joints.
- Learn to focus on on your breathing and link simple movements with the breath.
What else do I need to know?
Please wear comfortable clothing. You will need a chair to sit on - a dining chair that allows you to sit comfortably upright. You may want a cushion for support. You can practice the relaxation seated, if you are able to lie down comfortably - you may prefer to lie down on a yoga mat or rug.
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